Privacy Policy

1. Overview of Data Protection

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the Legal Notice (Imprint) of this website.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in two ways: You provide it to us directly, for example, by entering data in a contact form or by contacting us directly. Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This includes technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, time of page visit). These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter the website. What do we use your data for? Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior and improve our services.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw your consent at any time. Under certain circumstances, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant regulatory authority.

For any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us using the address provided in the Legal Notice (Imprint).

2. General Information and Mandatory Notices

Data Protection The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy. When you use this website, various personal data are collected. This privacy policy explains: What data we collect How we use it The purpose of data collection We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible. Responsible Entity The entity responsible for data processing on this website is: Whistlemedia, ML OG Bauernfeldstraße 29 2231 Strasshof, Austria The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or together with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.). Data Retention Period Unless a specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data remains with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless legally permitted reasons require further storage (e.g., tax or business retention periods). In such cases, deletion occurs after these reasons no longer apply. Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your already given consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before revocation remains unaffected. Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Article 21 GDPR) If your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If you object, we will no longer process your affected personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims. If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for direct marketing. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Regulatory Authority In case of GDPR violations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority in your country. In Austria, the relevant authority is: Austrian Data Protection Authority (Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde) Right to Data Portability You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or contract in a machine-readable format.

3. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are essential for website functionality, while others help analyze user behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality. Contact Form If you contact us via contact form, email, or phone, we store the provided data to process your inquiry.

Data processing is based on: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract-related inquiries) Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in effective communication) Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (if consent is required)

4. Plugins and Tools Google Web Fonts (AWS Hosting)

We use Google Web Fonts for uniform font display. The fonts are locally hosted, so no data is sent to Google. More information: Google Fonts FAQ Instagram Data Processing Our website includes links to Instagram (owned by Meta). We have no control over their data processing. Their privacy policy is available here: Instagram Privacy Policy YouTube Plugin We embed YouTube videos in enhanced privacy mode. No data is sent to YouTube unless you play a video. More details: Google Privacy Policy Telegram Data Processing If you join our Telegram channel, we may collect: Your Telegram username Your phone number Your profile picture Chat history (messages & clicks) More information: Telegram Privacy Policy Newsletter Subscription If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your data to send updates.

We use a double opt-in procedure to verify your consent. Your data is stored until: You unsubscribe Legal retention periods expire

5. Objection to Promotional Emails We explicitly object to the use of our contact details for sending unsolicited advertisements or spam emails. Legal action may be taken against violations.