PRIVACY POLICY

1- SCOPE

This privacy policy applies to personal data collected:

• through the ASPEX website
• through contact forms
• through partnership, exhibition, or participation forms
• through subscriptions to communications or newsletters
• through any electronic communication related to ASPEX activities

It does not apply to third-party services or sites to which the website may link (social networks, partners, payment platforms, etc.).

2- DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller is:

ASPEX – Africa Space Expo

Initiating organization: Fondation Eburnie Space

Address: Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire

Contact email: contact@aspex.africa

3- DATA COLLECTED

We only collect data necessary for the operation of the site and the organization of the event.

1. Data provided voluntarily

When using the site, you may be asked to provide:

• first and last name
• email address
• organization or company
• role or title
• phone number
• information submitted through forms
• information relating to partnership or exhibition requests
• any content sent in a message or request

2. Data collected automatically

When you browse the site, certain information may be collected automatically:

• IP address
• browser type
• operating system
• pages viewed
• visit duration
• browsing statistics

This information is collected through standard analytics tools.

4- COLLECTION METHODS

• contact form
• partnership form
• exhibitor form
• event registration form
• newsletter subscription
• direct communication by email
• site analytics tools

5- PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

• manage and administer the ASPEX website
• process information requests
• manage registrations and participation in the event
• process partnership or exhibition requests
• organize activities related to ASPEX
• communicate information about the event
• improve site functionality
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations

6- LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

• consent (forms, newsletter)
• legitimate interest (operation and improvement of the site)
• contractual necessity (participation, partnerships)
• legal obligations

7- NEWSLETTER AND COMMUNICATIONS

Users may choose to subscribe to the ASPEX newsletter to receive:

• event news
• institutional announcements
• information about partners
• information on space and technology activities

Users may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link.

8- SHARING OF DATA

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Data may only be shared with:

• technical service providers (hosting, web analytics)
• operational partners involved in organizing ASPEX
• communications or event management service providers

These partners are required to respect the confidentiality of the data.

9- DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Criteria include:

• duration of the relationship with the user
• legal obligations
• organizational needs related to the event

10- COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

The site may use analytics tools to:

• understand how the site is used
• improve the user experience
• analyze traffic

This data is aggregated and anonymous.

11- USER RIGHTS

In accordance with applicable laws, users have the following rights:

• right of access to data
• right to rectification
• right to erasure
• right to object
• right to restriction of processing
• right to withdraw consent

Any request may be sent to: contact@aspex.africa

12- DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against:

• unauthorized access
• loss
• disclosure
• alteration

However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13- PROTECTION OF MINORS

The ASPEX website is not specifically directed at minors.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18.

14- CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This policy may be updated to reflect:

• changes in services
• legal developments
• site improvements

The most recent version will always be published on this page.

15- CONTACT

For any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of personal data, please contact: contact@aspex.africa