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Privacy Policy

1. General Information

Protecting your personal data is a special concern for us. We process your data exclusively on the basis of the legal provisions (GDPR, Austrian Data Protection Act, TKG 2021). This privacy policy informs you about the most important aspects of data processing on our websites.

2. Data Controller

Mag. (FH) Nikolaus Jilch
E-Mail: contact@nikolausjilch.com
Websites: www.nikojilch.com / www.nikolausjilch.com

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

3.1 Access Data / Server Log Files

When you visit our websites, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits. This includes:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Name of the accessed file
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Notification of successful retrieval
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing device

These data cannot be assigned to specific individuals and are not combined with other data sources. They are used exclusively to ensure the smooth operation of the website and to improve our services.

3.2 Contacting Us

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

3.3 Newsletter

If you sign up for our newsletter, we use the data you provide exclusively for sending the newsletter. The signup process uses double opt-in. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter. Newsletters are sent via [e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo, etc.], with whom we have concluded a data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device and do not cause any harm.

We use cookies to make our website 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.

You can configure your browser to notify you about the use of cookies and to allow them only in individual cases. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

5. Web Analytics / Tracking

5.1 Matomo (Self-Hosted) 

We use the web analytics software Matomo, which is hosted on our own server. No data is transferred to third parties. IP addresses are anonymized before storage.

5.2 Alternatively: Google Analytics 

If Google Analytics is used, the privacy policy must include information about IP anonymization, opt-out options, and a processing agreement with Google.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 YouTube

Our website may embed videos from the platform YouTube. YouTube is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When using the service, data may be transferred to Google.

6.2 Social Media Plugins / Links

Our website contains links to external social networks (e.g., Twitter/X, YouTube, LinkedIn). These services are integrated via external links only. No data is transmitted to these providers when you visit our website.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access (Art. 15)
  • Rectification (Art. 16)
  • Erasure (Art. 17)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18)
  • Data portability (Art. 20)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21)

If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law, you can lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:
Austrian Data Protection Authority, Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna,  dsb@dsb.gv.at

8. Data Processing by Third Parties

We use external service providers (e.g., hosting companies, newsletter services) who process data on our behalf. All processors are bound by agreements in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access. These measures are continuously updated in line with technological developments.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy if necessary. The version published on this page is always the current version.