Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected and used when you visit the Aurora Sector Studio website and when you use Aurora Sector Studio (the “Software”), including its licensing and validation functions.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for processing your data in connection with the Software and this website is:

Aurora Sector Studio / Peter Skaarup
Email: support@sectorstudio.eu

2. Information Collected via the Website

When you visit this website, the following information may be collected automatically by the hosting environment for technical and security purposes:

• IP address
• Date and time of request
• Requested URL and HTTP status codes
• Basic information about your browser and operating system

This information is typically stored in server logs and is used to operate, secure and debug the website. It is not used to build user profiles or for marketing purposes.

3. Information Collected for Licensing

Aurora Sector Studio is proprietary software and uses a license system to control access. In this context, the following information may be collected and processed:

• License key – the key assigned to you or your division.
• Machine ID – a unique identifier generated by the Software for the computer where it is installed.
• Basic license metadata – for example, license type (End-User or Division), status (active/expired/revoked) and validity period.

This information may be processed when:

• You request a license via email or other communication.
• You use the License Validation Tool on this website.
• You activate or validate a license from within the Software (now or in future versions).

The purpose of this processing is to administer licenses, prevent unauthorized use, and ensure that Aurora Sector Studio is used in accordance with the license terms.

4. Trial Period

The Software includes a 7-day trial period per machine. During the trial, the Software may internally record the initial activation date and Machine ID to determine when the trial expires. This is used solely to manage the trial period and is not used for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking

This website is intended to operate with minimal tracking. At the time of writing:

• No analytics services (such as Google Analytics) are intentionally used.
• No marketing or third-party tracking cookies are intentionally set.

The hosting environment or underlying framework may set strictly necessary technical cookies required for security or basic functionality. These are not used for profiling or advertising.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under EU/EEA data protection rules, the legal bases for processing your data in relation to Aurora Sector Studio and this website may include:

• Legitimate interest – to operate, secure and maintain the Software and website, and to prevent abuse.
• Contractual necessity – where data processing is required to provide you with a license or trial.
• Consent – where you voluntarily provide information (for example, by emailing a license request).

7. Data Retention

Data related to licensing (such as Machine IDs, license keys and license status) may be retained for as long as necessary to:

• Manage active licenses and trial periods.
• Maintain auditability and security of the licensing system.
• Ensure compliance with the license terms.

Server logs and other technical records are typically kept for a limited period necessary for security, troubleshooting and operational reasons, after which they may be deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Sharing

Collected data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared only:

• With hosting or infrastructure providers that process data on behalf of the controller (for example, server or email hosting).
• Where required by law, regulation, or valid legal request from a competent authority.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:

• Right of access (to know what data is held about you).
• Right to rectification (to correct inaccurate data).
• Right to erasure (in certain circumstances).
• Right to restriction or objection to certain types of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, or to ask questions about how your data is handled, you can contact: support@sectorstudio.eu.

10. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access. However, no system can be guaranteed to be perfectly secure, and you are encouraged to store your license keys and Machine ID information securely on your side as well.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the Software, website, license system or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is processed, please contact: support@sectorstudio.eu.