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PRIVACY NOTICE

Privacy Notice for the Use of the Website of Galapagos Ecological Airport

1. Subject


We comply with the provisions of Ecuador’s Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data (LOPDP), published in the Fifth Supplement of the Official Register No. 459 on May 26, 2021. This notice defines the terms and conditions for the use of personal data collected through the website https://www.ecogal.aero, owned by Galapagos Ecological Airport.

2. Scope


This advice applies to all visitors to the Galapagos Ecological Airport website.

3. Data Collection


At present, the Galápagos Ecological Airport does not collect personal data through this website. However, customers and suppliers may refer to our specific Privacy Policies for each stakeholder and find more information on how we handle and process their personal data in the Data Protection Policy.

4. Cookie Use Policy

The website uses cookies to ensure proper operation and to provide a personalized experience to each of its visitors.

4.1 What are cookies?

They are small text files stored in your browser that contain technical or personalization information. For example, cookies allow a website to remember your preferences or keep your session active for future visits.

4.2 Why do we use cookies?

We use third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons for our website to function properly and are referred to as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also allow us to track and segment our users’ interests in order to enhance their experience on our online properties. Third parties use cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

4.3 How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent Manager available in the notification banner displayed when you first access our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website; however, your access to certain features and areas may be limited, and you will need to enable or disable cookies each time you visit our website.

The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our website and the purposes they serve are described in the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the particular online properties you visit):

4.4 Performance and functionality cookies

These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are not essential to its use. However, without them, certain features (such as videos) may not be available.

The cookies we use are:

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4.5 How can I control cookies in my browser?

You can enable, disable, or delete cookies through your browser’s privacy settings. Please refer to the guides for some of the most common browsers:

5. Rights of Data Subjects

 
In accordance with the LOPDP, data subjects have the following rights regarding their personal data collected upon entering the corporate building:

  • Right of Access: To request confirmation as to whether personal data is being processed and to access the recorded images.
  • Right of Erasure: To request the deletion of personal data under specific circumstances, as long as this does not affect the rights of others.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: To request the limitation of the processing of personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right Not to Be Subject to a Decision Based Solely or Partially on Automated Processing: Data subjects may request not to be subjected to decisions based on automated processes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Data subjects may withdraw the consent they initially provided for the Data Controller to process their data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Data subjects may request to obtain their personal data that is under the responsibility of the Data Controller.
  • Right to File a Complaint: Data subjects may file a complaint before the Superintendence of Personal Data Protection at www.spdp.gob.ec if they believe that the processing of their personal data infringes the LOPDP.

To exercise these rights, data subjects may submit their request—available for download at www.ecogal.aero—through the following channels:

  • Email: dpo@ecogal.aero
  • Submission of Request/Form: In physical form at our offices

Although we work to ensure security, no system is 100% infallible.

5.1 Requirements for the request:

  • Identification of the data subject (copy of ID card or passport)
  • Clear description of the right they wish to exercise
  • In case of representation, documentation proving legal authorization
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5.2 Response Time:

Once the complete request has been received, it will be processed within the maximum period of 15 business days established by the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection.

Note: To ensure the security of your personal data, all requests will be verified before processing.

6. Data Controller


The applicable data protection regulations in Ecuador are the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP) and its Regulation (RLOPDP). Within this legal framework, the Galápagos Ecological Airport acts as the Data Controller for personal data processing.

Below we provide our contact information:

  • Corporate Name: Galápagos Ecological Airport – ECOGAL
  • Address: Baltra Island – Galápagos
  • Phone: 052-534004

7. Changes to the Privacy Notice


This Privacy Notice may be updated at any time to reflect changes in our personal data processing practices or in the applicable regulations. The most recent version will be available on our website www.ecogal.aero and at our facilities.

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