1. Introduction
The University of the Aegean is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in connection with the MBA in Air Transport Management programme (the “Programme”) and its website.
2. Data Controller and Contact
The University of the Aegean is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and the MBA in Air Transport Management Programme.
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Email: matba_akad_gram@aegean.gr
Address: University of the Aegean, Michalon 8, Chios 821 00, Greece.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact details (name, email, phone number, postal address)
- Application and academic information (education history, CV, transcripts, motivation letter, references)
- Payment and financial information (where applicable)
- Technical information (IP address, browser type, and usage data from our website through cookies and analytics tools)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To process and evaluate applications to the MBA Programme
- To administer enrolment and academic records
- To communicate with applicants, students, and alumni
- To manage events, newsletters, and marketing communications (where consent is given)
- To comply with legal, regulatory, or university obligations
- To analyse and improve our website and services
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (for marketing communications or optional information you provide)
- The performance of a contract (for applicants and enrolled students)
- Legal obligations (such as reporting to education authorities)
- Our legitimate interests (such as programme administration and improvement)
6. Sharing of Information
We may share data with:
- University departments and administrative services
- External service providers (such as application platforms, IT support, and payment processors)
- Partner institutions or organisations involved in the MBA programme
- Public authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to protect your data and only process it on our instructions.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Application data is normally kept for [X years] after a decision is made. Student records are retained according to university policy and legal requirements.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Object to processing or request restriction of use
- Request data portability
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will always be available on this website with the date of the latest revision.