1. Data Controller

 

Angelika Kowol
Karlsgasse 31, 2500 Baden
E-Mail: kunst@angelikakowol.at

A data protection officer has not been appointed, as there is no legal requirement to do so.

 

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2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data, as well as the Type and Purpose of Their Use

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a) When Visiting the Website

When you access this website, information is automatically sent to the website’s server by the browser on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The data collected includes:

• IP address of the requesting device

• Date and time of access

• Name and URL of the accessed file

• Website from which the access was made (referrer URL)

• Browser used and, if applicable, your operating system

 

Purpose of Processing:

• Ensuring a smooth connection to the website

• Guaranteeing comfortable usage

• Evaluating system security and stability

Legal Basis:

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the functionality and security of the website)

Storage Duration:
Server log files are usually deleted automatically after [? days].

 

Recipients:
This website is operated via my hosting provider, world4you.com, which processes the data on my behalf.

 

b) Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small files automatically created by your browser and stored on your device when you visit the site.

 

Types of Cookies:

• Technically necessary cookies: Required to ensure the basic functionality of the website.

• Optional cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing): Set only with your explicit consent.

 

Legal Basis:

• Technically necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

• Non-essential cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

You can change your cookie settings at any time in your browser or withdraw consent previously given.

 

c) Contact via Email

If you contact me by email, the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, content of the message) will be processed for the purpose of handling your inquiry.

 

Legal Basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures)

 

Storage Duration:
The data will be deleted after the inquiry has been processed, unless legal retention obligations exist.

 

Disclosure:
Data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

 

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3. Disclosure of Data

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Your personal data will only be transferred to third parties if:

• You have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

• Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

• A legal obligation exists (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

• There is a legitimate interest and no overriding protected interests on your part (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

 

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4. Data Transfer to Third Countries

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Personal data is generally not transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA. Should services such as Google (e.g., Google Fonts, YouTube, Analytics) be used, this will be indicated separately.

 

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5. Data Security

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This website uses SSL/TLS encryption. This ensures that data you transmit cannot be read by third parties. In addition, technical and organizational measures have been implemented to protect your data.

 

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6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

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Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification of incorrect or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to certain processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Right to withdraw consent at any time for the future (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

• Right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

 

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7. Obligation to Provide Data

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Providing personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, failing to provide certain data may prevent the use of certain website functions or the possibility of contacting me.

 

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8. Automated Decision-Making

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Automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Art. 22 GDPR, does not take place.

 

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9. Updates and Changes to this Privacy Policy

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This privacy policy is currently valid as of September 2, 2025. I reserve the right to amend it if necessary to comply with applicable legal requirements.