Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement
Last updated: September 2026

  1. Who are we?
    The As Consortium is an industry consortium without separate legal personality. Secretariat
    and administrative services, including operation of the website www.as-consortium.eu , are
    provided by ROSC BV on behalf of the consortium members.
    As Consortium
    c/o ROSC BV
    Haverstraat 8
    BE-2350 Vosselaar
    Belgium
    VAT number: BE 0630.838.609
    For privacy-related questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:
    Email: secretariat@as-consortium.eu
    Telephone: +32 14 75 45 76
    For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, ROSC BV acts as the controller of
    personal data processed through this website.
  2. What personal data do we collect?
    Information you provide to us.
    When you contact us through the website contact form, email, or other communication
    channels, we may collect:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Message content
  • Any information you voluntarily include in your communication
    Providing personal data through the contact form is voluntary. However, without the
    information requested, we may be unable to respond to your enquiry.
    Technical website information
    When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by
    the website hosting infrastructure, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website (where available)
  • Other technical information necessary for the operation and security of the website
  1. Cookies and tracking
    This website uses only technically necessary cookies required for the operation and security of
    the website. No analytics, advertising, profiling, or comparable tracking technologies are used.
  2. Purposes and legal basis for processing
    We process personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:
  • Website operation and security (e.g., technical log files): To ensure the stability,
    security, and proper functioning of the website, based on our legitimate interest in
    maintaining a secure online presence (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
  • Responding to enquiries: To communicate regarding consortium-related matters and
    manage correspondence, based on our legitimate interest in administering consortium
    activities, responding to enquiries, maintaining stakeholder relations, and ensuring
    website security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or to take steps at your request prior to entering into
    a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Legal compliance: To comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations to which
    we are subject (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
    We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making, including profiling.
    Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without
    affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
  1. How long do we retain your data?
    Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in
    this Privacy Statement.
    Technical website data (such as server log files) is typically deleted automatically after 7 to 14
    days.
    Correspondence and enquiry-related information
    Enquiry-related correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to answer and follow up
    on your request.
    Where correspondence forms part of contractual, administrative, legal, or accounting records,
    retention periods required under applicable Belgian law may apply.
  2. Who has access to your data?
    Your personal data may be accessed by persons responsible for the management and
    administration of the As Consortium.
    Personal data may also be processed by service providers acting on our behalf, including:
  • Website hosting providers
  • IT support providers
  • Email service providers
  • Other technical service providers necessary for the operation of the website and
    communications systems
    Such service providers process personal data only as necessary to provide their services and
    under appropriate contractual and confidentiality safeguards.
    We do not sell, rent, or commercially distribute personal data to third parties.
  1. International transfers
    Personal data is generally processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).
    Where data is transferred outside the EEA, such transfers will be based on:
  • an adequacy decision of the European Commission; or
  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission; or
  • another transfer mechanism permitted under applicable data protection legislation.
  1. Your rights
    Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the right to:
  • Access your personal data;
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
  • Request deletion of your personal data;
  • Request restriction of processing;
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
  • Request data portability, where applicable;
  • Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority. We encourage you to
    contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve your concerns.
    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
  1. Complaints
    If you believe that your personal data has not been processed in accordance with applicable
    data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data
    Protection Authority:
    Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de Protection des Données
    Website: https://www.dataprotectionauthority.be
  2. Website security
    We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data
    against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
    However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed
    to be completely secure.
  3. Website hosting
    This website is hosted by external service providers who may process technical data necessary
    for the operation, security, and maintenance of the website.
    Appropriate contractual arrangements are in place where required under applicable data
    protection legislation.
  4. Changes to this Privacy Statement
    We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time.
    Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated revision date. We
    encourage visitors to review this Privacy Statement periodically to remain informed about how
    personal data is processed.
    Where required by law, users will be informed of material changes through appropriate means.