Privacy Policy

Table of Contents

1. General Information

We care deeply about the protection of your personal data and handle it in accordance with the applicable data protection laws (GDPR, TKG 2003). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website.

2. Contacting Us

If you contact us via a contact form or email, your data will be stored for six months to process your request and for possible follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

3. Data Collection on This Website

a) Server Log Files

Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores data in server log files that your browser transmits. This includes:

Visited pages
Time and date of access
Browser type/version
Operating system
Referrer URL
IP address (anonymized where applicable)

This data is not merged with other data sources and is used only for technical monitoring and security.

b) Cookies

We use cookies to optimize your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies remain stored until you delete them. They allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can set your browser to inform you about cookie use and allow cookies only in specific cases. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

4. Analytics and Tracking Tools

a) Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze website usage. The information is transmitted to Google servers in the USA and stored there.

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization, which means that Google truncates/anonymizes the last part of your IP address.

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

b) Rank Math SEO

We use the Rank Math SEO plugin to analyze and improve the performance and visibility of our content in search engines. Rank Math may collect anonymous analytics data about how content performs in search results. This does not include personal data.

c) Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA) to track conversions and optimize Facebook ads. This allows us to understand your actions after you are redirected to our website from a Facebook ad.

If you are logged into Facebook, Facebook can associate your visit to your user account. You can opt out of Facebook’s data collection via: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

5. Embedded Content from Third Parties

Our website includes embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos). These services may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content.

YouTube

Videos embedded from YouTube (YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA) may collect personal data. We use YouTube in privacy-enhanced mode when possible to limit tracking. However, if you interact with the video (e.g. click Play), data may be sent to YouTube.

6. Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts (Google LLC) to ensure uniform display of fonts. When you open a page, your browser loads the required fonts directly from Google’s servers. This may involve transmitting your IP address to Google.

You can learn more here: https://fonts.google.com/
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Email Marketing / Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and possibly your name (depending on the form). We use this data to send you relevant content and updates.

We may use external providers such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or MailerLite. These services comply with GDPR regulations and offer unsubscribe options in every email.

Your data is only stored as long as you are subscribed and will be deleted upon request.

8. Affiliate Links & Advertising

This website uses affiliate links (e.g. Amazon PartnerNet). When you click on such a link, a cookie may be set by the affiliate program to track your purchase or interaction. This does not result in any additional cost for you.

We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links. Affiliate tracking complies with GDPR and does not collect personally identifiable data.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. You may also object to data processing or request data portability.

If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country.

In Austria, the responsible authority is:
Austrian Data Protection Authority
https://www.dsb.gv.at/

10. Data Controller

Michael Fuchs
Dornbacherstraße 13a
2392 Grub im Wienerwald
Austria
Email: michiges@gmx.at