GDPR Alignment

Privacy Policy

We only collect the information we need to build a more sustainable archaeology community. This summary explains what data flows through PastForwardHub, why we collect it, and how you can exercise your rights.

1. Data Controller

PastForwardHub Collective
Amsterdam / Vienna (EU)
Contact: pastforwardplatform@proton.me

2. Data We Collect

  • Contact informationWhen you email us or submit a form, we store your name, email address, and message so that we can reply.
  • Usage dataAnonymous metrics (e.g., page views, browser type) help us understand which sections are most helpful.
  • Cookies & analyticsEssential cookies keep the site functional. Privacy-first analytics tools (Plausible, Matomo) may be used to improve UX without fingerprinting visitors.

3. Purpose & Legal Basis

Answering your requests

Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – contractual necessity or steps prior to a contract.

Improving the platform

Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in maintaining a secure, usable website.

Legal obligations

Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with EU and national regulations.

4. Third-Party Services

We prioritise privacy-friendly tools and only integrate services that meet EU data-protection standards.

  • Plausible Analytics (self-hosted/EU hosted)
  • Embedded forms that deliver messages directly via email
  • Occasional embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Instagram) which follow their own policies

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or to comply with legal requirements. Technical and organisational safeguards (encryption, limited access) protect your data from unauthorised use.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR you may request:

Access to the personal data we store
Correction or deletion of inaccurate data
Restriction of processing and data portability
Objection to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdrawal of consent where applicable
Complaints to your supervisory authority

7. Contact & Updates

Questions about privacy or data handling? Email us at
pastforwardplatform@proton.me

We review this policy regularly. Last updated: 27 March 2025.