Privacy Policy for AeroEngineS

Last updated: September 2025

AeroEngineS is an educational and research mobile application developed by the School of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle data.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data: AeroEngineS does not require you to create an account and does not collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, email, or phone number).

Usage Data: The app may collect anonymized data about your interactions (such as app performance, crash reports, and general usage statistics) to improve functionality.

Device Information: Standard technical information (such as device type, operating system version, and app version) may be collected for diagnostic purposes.

2. How We Use Data

The data collected is used solely for:

• Improving app performance and reliability
• Supporting research and educational purposes within AUTH
• Ensuring compliance with technical and security requirements

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared internally within AUTH research teams for academic purposes. Third-party services (e.g., Google Play Services, crash analytics) may process anonymized usage data as part of app functionality.

4. Data Retention

We retain anonymized usage data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. User Rights (GDPR)

As an EU-based institution, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data (if any)
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

For inquiries, please contact us at: aeroenginesim@gmail.com or at the postal address below.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

7. Contact

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
School of Mechanical Engineering
54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
📧 Email: aeroenginesim@gmail.com