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Privacy Policy

General

he protection of your data is of particular concern to us. We therefore process your data exclusively on the basis of the legal provisions (EU GDPR / DSGVO in German; TKG: Law on Telecommunication, Austria). In this data protection information, we inform you about the most important aspects of data processing within the scope of our website.

 

When you visit our website, your IP address, start and end of the session are recorded for the duration of this session. This is necessary for technical reasons and thus constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR. Unless otherwise regulated in the following, this data will not be further processed by us.

 

Legal basis consent

 

You have voluntarily provided us with data about yourself and we process this data based on your consent for the following purposes:

To receive information about our services; to receive a newsletter; to be informed about new entries on a blog.  You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If consent is withdrawn, we will no longer process your data for the above-mentioned purposes. To withdraw your consent, contact us via: see “Contact” below.

 

Legal basis legitimate interests

 

We process data about you based on our legitimate interests or those of a third party within the meaning of Art 6 (1) f GDPR/DSGVO. This legitimate interest is, for example, the transfer of personal customer data within the company; the further processing of personal customer data; the necessary data processing by third parties as operators of computer systems in order to maintain IT security. Each case of legitimate interest is subject to individual consideration. 

 

Storage period / deletion period

 

The fact that we only store personal data for as long as is absolutely necessary for the provision of our services and products applies as a general criterion with us. This means that we delete personal data as soon as the reason for processing the data no longer exists. In some cases, we are legally obliged to store certain data even after the original purpose has ceased to exist, for example for accounting purposes.

Should you wish your data to be deleted or revoke your consent to data processing, the data will be deleted as soon as possible and insofar as there is no obligation to store it.

Your data will not be passed on to third parties.


 

Processor

 

For this data processing, we use commissioned processors.

This concerns the External Hosting as well as the Content Management System (see below in sequence).

 

Contact

 

You can reach us at the following contact details:

 

Dr. Mariella Julia Franz

Email: contact@mjf-sustainability.com 

Tel.: +43 676 47 31 361 

 

Information on legal remedies

 

As we process the data in our legitimate interests, you generally have the right to object if you have reasons arising from your particular situation that speak against this processing.

As we (also) process the data for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing for direct marketing purposes at any time.

You are generally entitled to the rights of information, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability and objection. To do this, please contact us.

If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or your data protection rights have otherwise been violated in some way, you can complain to the supervisory authority. In Austria, the data protection authority is responsible.

 

Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

 

EXTERNAL HOSTING

This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster(s)' servers. This may include, but is not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contractual data, contact details, names, website accesses and other data generated via a website.

 

External hosting is carried out for the purpose of contract fulfilment vis-à-vis our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO) and in the interest of a secure, fast and efficient provision of our online offer by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). Insofar as a corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG (Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.

 

Our hoster(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil their performance obligations and follow our instructions in relation to such data.

 

We use the following hoster(s):

World4You – Internet Services GmbH

Hafenstrasse 35

4020 Linz – Austria

 

COMMISSIONED PROCESSING

We have concluded a contract on order processing with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the provider only processes the personal data of our website visitors in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Content Management System

 

Our website was created using the services of the cloud-based platform wix.com. Wix is a website builder that offers various tools and functions for the creation of websites.  

 

Wix.com Ltd.

Nemal St. 40

6350671 Tel Aviv

Israel

 

COMMISSIONED PROCESSING

We have concluded a contract on order processing with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors in compliance with the GDPR.


The following privacy policy therefore applies when using our website:

 

Introduction

We take the protection of the data of users of our website and/or mobile app (the "Website" and the "Mobile App" respectively) very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our Website and/or Mobile App (together: "Digital Assets"). Furthermore, we undertake to protect and use your data in accordance with applicable law (GDPR/DSGVO, TKG).

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your information through your use of our digital assets (the "Services") when you access the Services through your devices.

Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and make sure you fully understand our practices regarding your information before using our services. If you have read this policy, fully understand it and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our digital assets and services. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any changes to it.

In this privacy policy you will learn:

  • How we collect data

  • What data we collect

  • Why we collect this data

  • Who we share the data with

  • Where the data is stored

  • How long the data is retained

  • How we protect the data

  • How we deal with minors

  • Updates or changes to the privacy policy

What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

 

  • Non-identified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-Personal Information does not identify who it was collected from. Non-Personal Information that we collect consists primarily of technical and aggregate usage information.

  • Individually identifiable information, which is any information by which you can be identified or could reasonably be identified ("personal data"). Personal information we collect through our Services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat it as personal data as long as it is in combination.

 

How do we collect data?

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

 

  • We collect data when you use our services. So when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record and store usage, sessions and related information.

  • We collect data that you provide to us yourself, for example when you contact us directly via a communication channel (e.g. an email with a comment or feedback).

  • We may collect data from third party sources as described below.

  • We collect data that you provide to us when you sign up to our services through a third party provider such as Facebook or Google.

 

Why do we collect this data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

 

  • to provide and operate our services;

  • to develop, adapt and improve our services;

  • to respond to your feedback, enquiries and requests and to offer assistance;

  • to analyse demand and usage patterns;

  • for other internal, statistical and research purposes;

  • to be able to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;

  • to investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable law, regulations or government orders;

  • to send you updates, news, promotional material and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can decide for yourself whether you want to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

 

Who do we share this data with?

We may share your information with our service providers to operate our services (e.g. storing data via third party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defence; (iii) to protect our rights, property or personal safety and the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of us or any of our affiliates (by way of merger, acquisition or purchase of (substantially) all of our assets, etc.); (v) to collect, maintain and/or manage your information through authorised third party providers (e.g. cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes.(v) to collect, maintain and/or manage your information through authorised third party service providers (e.g. cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work with third party service providers to improve your user experience. For the avoidance of doubt, we may transfer or disclose non-personal data to third parties or use it in any other way at our discretion.

The website uses a blog or forum

Please note that our services allow for social interactions (e.g. posting content, information and comments publicly and chatting with other users). Please be aware that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected and used by others. We discourage posting or sharing information that you do not wish to make public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available as part of using a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public with access to your data or content. You acknowledge and hereby confirm that copies of your data may remain retrievable even after it has been deleted from cached and archived pages or after a third party has made a copy/stored your content.

Cookies and similar technologies

When you visit or access our Services, we authorise third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts and other technologies and analytics services ("Tracking Technologies"). These Tracking Technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to improve the navigation experience on our Digital Assets, optimise their performance and provide a tailored user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To find out more, please read our Cookie Policy (see below).

The website is NOT connected to any advertising service

We will not share your email address or other personal information with advertisers or advertising networks without your consent.

Where do we store the data?

Non-personal data

Please note that the Processor's companies and its trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy, any non-personal data collected will be stored and processed in different jurisdictions

The website collects personal data​

Personal data

Please note that we will retain the information we collect for as long as is necessary to provide our services, to comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, to resolve disputes and to enforce our agreements.

We may correct, amend or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our sole discretion.

 

How long will the data be retained?

Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir die erfassten Daten so lange aufbewahren, wie es für die Bereitstellung unserer Dienste, zur Einhaltung unserer gesetzlichen und vertraglichen Verpflichtungen gegenüber Ihnen, zur Beilegung von Streitigkeiten und zur Durchsetzung unserer Vereinbarungen erforderlich ist.

Wir können unrichtige oder unvollständige Daten jederzeit nach eigenem Ermessen berichtigen, ergänzen oder löschen.

How do we protect the data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer our services to you. Your data can be stored via our hosting provider's data storage, databases and general applications. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and it provides secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.

Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, post or otherwise share with us or others.

For this reason, we ask that you set strong passwords and, where possible, do not provide us or others with confidential information that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. In addition, as email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we ask that you do not disclose confidential information through either of these communication channels.

 

How do we deal with minors?

The Services are not intended for users who are under the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are under the age of majority, you should not download or use the Services or provide any information to us.

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time so that we can check whether minors are using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit such users from accessing our services and block them, and we may delete any data we hold about that user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has disclosed data to us, please contact us as explained below.

Use of personal data

We will only use your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only if we are satisfied that:

 

  • the use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (for example, to provide you with the services themselves or customer care or technical support);

  • the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations; or

  • the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that at all times this is done in a way that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).

As an EU resident, you can:

  • request confirmation as to whether or not personal data relating to you is being processed and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;

  • request to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;

  • request the correction of your personal data that is stored by us;

  • request the deletion of your personal data;

  • object to the processing of your personal data by us;

  • request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or

  • file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

However, please note that these rights are not unlimited and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have any general questions about the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us as set out below.

In the course of providing the Services, data may be transferred across borders to affiliates or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that there is an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual arrangements in place with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place so that the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss or theft of your personal data is minimised and that these third parties act at all times in accordance with applicable laws.

Rights under the California Consumer Protection Act

f you use the Services as a California resident, then you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your information under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").

To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please read below on how to contact us.

We do not sell users' personal information for the purposes of the CCPA.

 

Websites with a blog or forum

Users of the Services who are California residents and under the age of 18 may request and obtain removal of their Posted Content by emailing us at the address provided in the "Contact Us" section below. These requests must all be marked "California Removal Request". All requests must include a description of the content you wish to have removed and sufficient information to help us locate the material. We will not accept notices that are not marked or properly submitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be fully or completely deleted. For example, material posted by you may be republished or re-posted by other users or third parties.

 

Updates or changes to the privacy policy​​

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion, the version posted on the Website is always current (see the "Status" statement). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for changes. In the event of material changes, we will post a notice to that effect on our website. Your continued use of the Services after we have posted notice of changes on our Website will constitute your acknowledgement and acceptance of the changes to the Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of those changes.

 

Contact

If you have any general questions about the Services or the information we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

Name: Dr Mariella Julia Franz

Address: 1170 Vienna, Hormayrgasse 53, 1-2

E-mail address: contact@mjf-sustainability.com

 

​Cookie Policy

 

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain websites. Usually, cookies enable a website to recognise a user's computer.

The most important thing to know about the cookies placed by Wix is that they make our website a little more user-friendly, for example by storing website preferences and language settings.

Why do we use cookies?

We may use cookies and similar technologies for a variety of purposes, including: i) for security and fraud protection and to detect and prevent cyber-attacks; ii) to provide you with the services you have selected; iii) to monitor and analyse the performance, operation and effectiveness of our services; and iv) to improve your user experience.n.

Cookie overview:

Check here which cookies can be used on Wix websites.

Your options:

o learn more about cookies, including how to tell which cookies have been set and how to manage, delete and block them, visit www.aboutcookies.org  or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Alternatively, it is also possible that your browser blocks cookies as a matter of principle. To do this, you must change the cookie settings in your browser accordingly. You can usually find these settings in the menu of your browser under "Options" or "Preferences".

Please note that deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies or tracking technologies may result in certain areas or features of our services being unavailable to you or otherwise affecting your user experience.

The following links may be useful, or you can access the "Help" option in your browser.

To opt-out and prevent Google Analytics from using your data on all websites, please read the following instructions: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We may update this cookie policy. We ask that you check this page regularly to keep up to date with the latest information regarding our use of cookies.


 

Wherever the various language versions of this data protection statement / privacy policy differ, the German text shall prevail.

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