Privacy Policy of Albanian Engineering of Switzerland (AES)
Effective Date: 24.06.2025
Introduction
At the Albanian Engineering of Switzerland (AES), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
1. Data We Collect
AES may collect and process the following personal data:
- Full name
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Address
- Education
- Professional information (e.g., job title, company)
- Spoken languages
- Membership-related information (e.g., registration date, event participation)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To manage AES membership records and professional network.
- To send newsletters, updates, and event information.
- To facilitate participation in AES-organized events and workshops.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent provided during membership registration.
- Our legitimate interest in managing AES membership and professional community.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
AES takes the security of your data seriously. Personal data is stored in AES’s systems with the following security measures in place:
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for SharePoint access.
- Encryption of data both at rest and in transit.
- Regular security audits and backups.
- Access controls based on role and responsibility.
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject
As a member of AES, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access your personal data.
- Right to Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Right to Object to certain types of processing.
- Right to Data Portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting AES at contact@albanian-engineering.ch
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with trusted third parties for purposes such as event management, IT services, and system maintenance. AES ensures that third parties adhere to strict security standards.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. After membership ends, we may retain data for up to 1 year unless deletion is requested earlier.
8. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Members will be notified of significant changes.
