Privacy policy

Published: September 5, 2024

1. limitation of liability

The content of this website has been prepared with the utmost care and to the best of our knowledge. However, the provider of this website does not guarantee that the pages and content provided are up-to-date, complete, or accurate.

As a service provider, the operator of this website is responsible under Section 7(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG) for its own content and the information provided on these pages in accordance with general laws; however, pursuant to Sections 8 through 10 of the TMG, it is not obligated to monitor third-party information that is transmitted or stored. Such content will be removed or access to it blocked immediately upon becoming aware of a specific legal violation. Liability arises only from the time such awareness is gained.

2. external links

The website contains so-called “external links” (hyperlinks) to other websites over whose content the website provider has no control. For this reason, the provider cannot assume any liability for this content. The respective provider of the linked website is responsible for the content and accuracy of the information provided. At the time the link was created, no legal violations were apparent. Should such a legal violation come to light, the link will be removed immediately.

3. copyright / ancillary copyright

The content, works, and information published on this website are subject to Austrian copyright law and ancillary copyright law. Any form of reproduction, adaptation, distribution, storage, or any other use beyond the scope of copyright law requires the prior written consent of the respective rights holder. Unauthorized copying or storage of the information provided on these web pages is prohibited and punishable by law.

4. data protection

When you visit this website, information (date, time, page viewed) regarding your visit may be stored on the server. No personally identifiable information (e.g., name, address, or email address) is stored.

If personal data is collected, this is done, whenever possible, only with the prior consent of the website user. The data will not be disclosed to third parties without the user’s express consent.

The provider notes that the transmission of data over the Internet (e.g., via email) may involve security vulnerabilities and that complete protection of the data against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed. The provider assumes no liability for any damages resulting from such security vulnerabilities.

The use of contact information by third parties for commercial purposes is expressly prohibited, unless the provider has given prior written consent.

The provider reserves the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, e.g. via spam e-mails.

Contact form

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, the data you submit—including your contact information—will be stored so that we can process your inquiry or respond to any follow-up questions. This data will not be shared without your consent.

The processing of the data entered in the contact form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time. To do so, simply send an informal email. The lawfulness of the data processing operations carried out up until the withdrawal of consent remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Data submitted via the contact form will remain with us until you request that we delete it, revoke your consent to its storage, or there is no longer a need to store the data. Mandatory legal provisions—in particular retention periods—remain unaffected.

Cookies

Our website uses HTTP cookies to store user-specific data.

A cookie is a short data packet that is exchanged between the web browser and the web server, but is completely meaningless to them and only acquires meaning for the web application, e.g. an online store, such as the contents of a virtual shopping basket.

There are two types of cookies: first-party cookies are created by our website, third-party cookies are created by other websites (e.g. Google Analytics).

Exemplary cookie data:

  • Name: _ga
  • Expiry time: 2 years
  • Use: Differentiation of website visitors
  • Example value: GA1.2.1326744211.152211088598

There are three categories of cookies: strictly necessary cookies to ensure the basic functions of the website, functional cookies to ensure the performance of the website and targeted cookies to improve the user experience.

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 recognize your browser the next time you visit.

View cookie settings and delete cookies

If you want to find out which cookies have been stored in your browser, change cookie settings or delete cookies, you can find this in your browser settings:

  • Safari: Managing cookies and website data with Safari
  • Firefox: Delete cookies to remove data that websites have stored on your computer
  • Chrome: Delete, activate and manage cookies in Chrome
  • Internet Explorer: Deleting and managing cookies

If you do not want data to be stored in cookies, you can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow them only on a case-by-case basis. You can delete cookies that are already on your computer or disable cookies at any time. The procedure for doing this varies by browser; it’s best to search for instructions on Google using the search terms “delete cookies in Chrome” or “disable cookies in Chrome” if you’re using the Chrome browser, or replace the word “Chrome” with the name of your browser, e.g., Edge, Firefox, or Safari.

If you generally do not allow us to use cookies, i.e. deactivate them in your browser settings, some functions and pages may not work as expected.

OpenStreetMap privacy policy

OpenStreetMap® is open data, licensed under the Open Data Commons Open Database License (ODbL) by the OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSMF). The data is available under the Open Database License, which can be viewed at this link:
https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright

Google Maps privacy policy

We do not use Google Maps from Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) on our website.

Google Analytics privacy policy

We use Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), on this website to analyze visitor data statistically. Google Analytics uses targeted cookies for this purpose.

Cookies from Google Analytics

_ga

  • Expiry time: 2 years
  • Use: Differentiation of website visitors
  • Example value: GA1.2.1326744211.152211088598

_gid

  • Expiry time: 24 hours
  • Use: Differentiation of website visitors
  • Example value: GA1.2.1687193234.152211088598

_gat_gtag_UA_

  • Expiry time: 1 minute
  • Purpose: Used to throttle the request rate. If Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, this cookie is named _dc_gtm_.
  • Exemplary value: 1

Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Pseudonymization

Our goal, in accordance with the GDPR, is to improve our services and our website. Because we value our users’ privacy, user data is pseudonymized. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the legal provisions of Section 96(3) of the Telecommunications Act (TKG) as well as Article 6(1)(a) (consent) and/or (f) (legitimate interest) of the EU GDPR.

Deactivation of data collection by Google Analytics

Using the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js), website visitors can prevent Google Analytics from using their data.

You can prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Google Analytics reports on demographic characteristics and interests

We have enabled the advertising reporting features in Google Analytics. The reports on demographic characteristics and interests include information on age, gender, and interests. This allows us to gain a better understanding of our users—without being able to link this data to specific individuals. You can learn more about the advertising features at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/3450482?hl=de_AT&utm_id=ad.

You can stop the use of the activities and information of your Google account under “Settings for advertising” at https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated via a checkbox.

Google Analytics IP anonymization

We have implemented IP address anonymization for Google Analytics on this website. This feature was developed by Google to enable this website to comply with applicable data protection regulations and the recommendations of local data protection authorities when they prohibit the storage of full IP addresses. IP anonymization or masking takes place as soon as the IP addresses enter the Google Analytics data collection network and before the data is stored or processed.

You can find more information on IP anonymization at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2763052?hl=de.

Source: Created with the data protection generator of firmenwebseiten.at in cooperation with beautyintown.de

Real Cookie Banner

We use the “Real Cookie Banner” consent tool to manage the cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) we use, as well as the related consents. For details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works, please visit https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context is Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR and Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used, as well as the related consents.

Providing personal data is neither required by contract nor necessary for entering into a contract. You are not obligated to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.

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