Effective Date: 25 August 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Aetherion Sentinel, operated by James Serra, collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit this website or interact with our services.

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French and European data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Aetherion Sentinel
Operated by: James Serra
Legal status: Sole Proprietor (Entrepreneur Individuel)
Country of establishment: France (European Union)

Website: www.aetherionsentinel.com
Email: jamesserra@aetherionsentinel.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name

• Professional information: role, business activity

• Communication data: messages submitted via contact forms, email, or other communication channels

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date and time of access

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

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is collected and processed solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries submitted via the website

• Discussing or delivering operational systems and reliability-focused services

• Managing client and prospect relationships

• Ensuring website security, integrity, and performance

• Complying with legal, regulatory, or accounting obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We do not engage in advertising profiling or data brokerage.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent, when you voluntarily submit information or contact us

• Pre-contractual necessity, when discussing potential services

• Legitimate interest, to operate, secure, and improve our website and services

• Legal obligation, where required under applicable law

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Manage ongoing business relationships

• Fulfil legal, regulatory, or accounting obligations

When data is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymised unless retention is legally required.

6. Data Hosting & International Transfers

This website is hosted by Squarespace Ireland Ltd., which may process certain technical data (such as IP addresses and usage metrics) on our behalf.

Some data may be processed outside the European Union.
Where applicable, such transfers are safeguarded using appropriate measures, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request rectification or deletion

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. CNIL – France)

To exercise these rights, contact:
jamesserra@aetherionsentinel.com

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure hosting infrastructure

• Encrypted communications where applicable

• Restricted access to personal data

• Periodic review of security practices

No system can guarantee absolute security, but we take data protection seriously and act proportionately.

9. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Ensure proper site functionality

• Analyse traffic and usage patterns

• Improve user experience

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Additional details may be provided in a dedicated Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
Aetherion Sentinel has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of such third parties.

Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

James Serra
Aetherion Sentinel
Email: jamesserra@aetherionsentinel.com