Privacy Policy
We have written this Privacy Policy (version 03.11.2018-111093258) to explain to you, in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Act (DSG), what information we collect, how we use data, and what choices you have as a visitor to this website. Unfortunately, these explanations tend to sound very technical by their nature, but we have made every effort to describe the most important points as simply and clearly as possible.
Automatic Data Storage
When you visit websites today, certain information is automatically created and stored — and the same applies to this website. When you visit our website, as you are doing right now, our web server (the computer on which this website is stored) automatically saves data such as:
The address (URL) of the page accessed
Browser and browser version
Operating system used
The address (URL) of the previously visited page (referrer URL)
The hostname and IP address of the device used to access the site
Date and time
in files (web server log files).
Web server log files are generally stored for two weeks and then automatically deleted. We do not pass this data on to third parties, but cannot rule out that it may be reviewed in cases of unlawful conduct.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (lawfulness of processing), namely the legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of this website by recording web server log files.
Storage of Personal Data
Personal data that you transmit to us electronically on this website — such as your name, email address, postal address, or other personal details submitted via a form or blog comments — is used by us solely for the stated purpose, stored securely, and not passed on to third parties. The time of submission and your IP address are also recorded.
We use your personal data exclusively to communicate with visitors who explicitly wish to be contacted, and to provide the services and products offered on this website. We do not share your personal data without your consent, but cannot rule out that it may be viewed in cases of unlawful conduct. If you send us personal data by email — i.e., outside of this website — we cannot guarantee the secure transmission and protection of your data. We therefore recommend that you never send confidential data unencrypted by email.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (lawfulness of processing), whereby you give us your consent to process the data you have entered. You may withdraw this consent at any time — an informal email is sufficient; our contact details can be found in the legal notice (Impressum).
Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation
Under the provisions of the GDPR and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG), you are generally entitled to the following rights:
Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Article 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
Right to notification — obligation to communicate in connection with the rectification or erasure of personal data or the restriction of processing (Article 19 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
Right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling (Article 22 GDPR)
If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or that your data protection rights have otherwise been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, which in Austria is the Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde), whose website can be found at https://www.dsb.gv.at/.
TLS Encryption via HTTPS
We use HTTPS to transmit data securely over the internet (privacy by design, Article 25(1) GDPR). By using TLS (Transport Layer Security), an encryption protocol for secure data transmission over the internet, we can ensure the protection of confidential data. You can recognise this data transmission security by the small padlock icon in the top left of your browser and by the use of the HTTPS scheme (instead of HTTP) as part of our web address.
Cookies
Our website uses HTTP cookies to store user-specific data.
A cookie is a small data packet exchanged between a web browser and a web server, which is entirely meaningless to both, but gains meaning for the web application — such as an online shop — for example to store the contents of a virtual shopping basket.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. They allow us to recognise your browser on your next visit.
Viewing Cookie Settings and Deleting Cookies
If you would like to find out which cookies are stored in your browser, change cookie settings, or delete cookies, you can do so in your browser settings:
Safari: Managing cookies and website data in Safari
Firefox: Delete cookies to remove data that websites have placed on your computer
Chrome: Delete, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
Internet Explorer: Delete and manage cookies
If you do not wish data to be stored in cookies, you can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and only allow them on a case-by-case basis. You can also delete existing cookies at any time or disable cookies entirely. The procedure varies by browser — you can search for instructions in Google using terms such as "delete cookies Chrome" or "disable cookies Chrome" (replacing "Chrome" with your browser name, e.g. Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Please note that if you do not permit us to use cookies — i.e. if you disable them in your browser settings — some functions and pages may not work as expected.
Embedded Social Media Elements — Privacy Policy
We embed elements from social media services on our website in order to display images, videos, and text.
When you visit pages that display these elements, data is transmitted from your browser to the respective social media service and stored there. We have no access to this data.
The following links take you to the pages of the respective social media services where they explain how they handle your data:
Information on what data Google collects and how it is used can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/
Provider
This website is hosted by Adobe Portfolio, a service offered by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The contact for users residing outside North America is Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited (Adobe Ireland). I endeavour to keep data collection on this website to a minimum and have received confirmation from Adobe that it complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Nevertheless, it is possible that data may be transmitted to Adobe in connection with certain functions of this website. You can learn more about Adobe's privacy policies at the following link: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy.html
Cookies
My website uses cookies. These data sets are stored by the browser on your computer for the purpose of making the service more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Some of these cookies remain on your computer beyond the duration of your visit, enabling the website to recognise your browser on a return visit. If you do not wish this, your browser settings allow you to be informed about the setting of cookies, to permit them only on a case-by-case basis, to delete them when the browser is closed, or to prevent their use altogether. Please note, however, that this may limit the functionality of the website and thus the user experience.
Server Log Files
The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information that your browser transmits automatically. This includes: browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, and the time of the server request. This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. It is not merged with other data sources. Should I become aware of indications of unlawful use, I reserve the right to review this data retrospectively.
Contact Form on This Website
When using the contact form on this website, your message along with (if voluntarily provided) your name and email address, as well as information about the time of submission, will be stored.
Right to Access, Erasure, and Blocking
You have the right at any time to receive free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as the right to have this data corrected, blocked, or deleted. For this and any other questions relating to personal data, you are welcome to contact me at any time using the contact details provided above.
Objection to Use for Advertising Purposes
The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby expressly objected to. In the event of unsolicited advertising communications, such as spam emails, I as the operator of this site expressly reserve the right to take legal action.