Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Paul Fassam Geomatics Ltd ("we", "us", "our") operates the FASM (Fassam Aerodrome Safeguarding Management) platform. We are a UK company providing aerodrome safeguarding, planning application, and survey approval services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Contact details (name, email, phone number, company)
• Account information when you register
• Planning application and survey data you submit
• Communications with our support team
• Professional credentials and certifications

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data and analytics
• Device and browser information
• IP addresses and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes under UK GDPR:

• Service Delivery: Providing aerodrome safeguarding and planning services (Contract/Legitimate Interest)
• Account Management: Creating and managing your account (Contract)
• Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing support (Legitimate Interest)
• Compliance: Meeting aviation regulatory requirements (Legal Obligation)
• Improvement: Enhancing our platform and services (Legitimate Interest)
• Marketing: Sending relevant updates with your consent (Consent)

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the platform to function:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Core platform functionality and preferences
• Load balancing and performance optimization

These cookies are essential for the service you have requested and do not require consent under UK GDPR Article 6.1(b) (contract performance) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with:

• Aviation Authorities: CAA, local planning authorities as required by law
• Service Providers: Hosting (Vercel), databases (Neon), email (Resend)
• Professional Partners: Surveyors, consultants working on your projects
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We ensure all third parties maintain appropriate data protection standards and process data only as instructed.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@paulfassamgeomatics.co.uk. We'll respond within one month.

7. Data Security and Retention

We protect your data using industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by aviation regulations.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO.

9. Contact Us

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of FASM after changes indicates your acceptance.