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1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Alice Schmidt (Mag., MSc)
Vienna, Austria
office@aliceschmidt.at

2. General Information on Data Processing

We generally only process personal data of website users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services. Processing takes place only with the user's consent or where a legal basis permits it (Art. 6(1) GDPR).

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by Hostinger. The provider automatically processes server log files (including IP address, browser type, date and time of access) to ensure the technical operation of the website. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in a secure and functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Contact Form

If you send us enquiries via the contact form, the information you provide, including the contact details you give us, will be stored by us to process your enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in handling enquiries).

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enable certain functions or make the website more user-friendly. On your first visit, users are informed about the use of cookies and, where required, asked for consent via a cookie consent banner. You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.

6. Analytics Tools

To statistically evaluate visits to this website, we use Google Analytics. This involves processing information about usage behaviour (e.g. pages visited, time spent). The legal basis is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or our legitimate interest in optimising our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

7. Embedded Content and Links

This website contains links to, or embedded content from, third parties, e.g. LinkedIn, YouTube or podcast platforms, or booksellers. Accessing such content may transmit data to the respective providers. The privacy policies of those providers apply.

8. Your Rights

You generally have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection. If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law, you can lodge a complaint with us at office@aliceschmidt.at

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:Austrian Data Protection Authority (Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde), Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria, www.dsb.gv.at

10. Retention Period

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing no longer applies. If you legitimately request deletion of your data or withdraw your consent, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible grounds for retaining it.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services. The updated privacy policy will apply to your next visit.