In the following privacy policy we inform you about the most important aspects of data processing within the framework of our website. We collect and process personal data only on the basis of the statutory provisions (General Data Protection Regulation, Telecommunications 2003).

As soon as you access or visit our website as a user, your IP address, start and end of the session are recorded. This is for technical reasons and therefore constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Contact with us

If you contact us, either via our contact form on our website or by email, the data you send us will be stored by us for six months for the purpose of processing your inquiry or in the event of further follow-up questions. Your transmitted data will not be passed on without your consent.

Cookies

Our website uses so-called cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your end device with the help of the browser. They do not cause any damage. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. They enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit. If you do not want this, you can set up your browser so that it informs you about the setting of cookies and you only allow this in individual cases. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of our website may be restricted.

Google Maps

Our website uses functions of the web map service “Google Maps”. The service provider of this function is:

Google Ireland Limited Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 543 1000

In the course of using Google Maps, it is necessary to store and process your IP address. Google generally transfers the data to a server in the USA and stores it there. The processing is carried out by the service provider (mentioned above); the operator of this website has no influence on the transmission of the data.

Data processing is carried out on the basis of the legal provisions of Section 96 (3) TKG and Article 6 (1) (f) (legitimate interest) of the GDPR. The use of Google Maps makes it easier to find the locations provided on our website.

Further information on the handling of user data by the service provider “Google” can be found in the privacy policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de  .

Google also processes the data in the USA, but has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield.

https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework

Google Fonts

Our website uses fonts from “Google Fonts”. The service provider of this function is:

Google Ireland Limited Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland

Tel: +353 1 543 1000

When you access this website, your browser loads fonts and saves them in the cache. Since you, as a visitor to the website, receive data from the service provider, Google may set or analyze cookies on your computer.

The use of “Google Fonts” serves to optimize our service and the uniform presentation of content. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Further information on Google Fonts can be found at the following link:

https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq

You can find more information about how Google handles user data in the privacy policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

Google also processes the data in the USA, but has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield.

https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework

Pinterest Conversion Tag and Pinterest Ads

We use the Pinterest Conversion Tag and Pinterest Ads on our website. Pinterest conversion tags are small code snippets embedded on our website that allow Pinterest to track user behavior after they click on a Pinterest ad. The data collected by the conversion tag is anonymized and is used to measure and improve the effectiveness of our Pinterest ads. Further information on Pinterest’s privacy policy can be found on the Pinterest website.

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager, a service provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to manage and integrate various tracking codes on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not collect any personal data. Further information on the Google Tag Manager privacy policy can be found on the Google website.

Font Awesome

Our website uses icons from Font Awesome. When loading the icons, Font Awesome may retrieve data from your browser to ensure that the icons are displayed correctly. You can find more information about Font Awesome’s privacy policy on the Font Awesome website.

Meta Events Manager

The Meta Events Manager enables us to track and analyze events on our website. This is anonymized data that gives us insights into user behaviour. This data is not linked to personal information.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms on our website from spam and misuse. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s privacy policy, which you can find on the Google website.

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect and analyze information about the use of our website. The data collected is anonymized and is used to improve our website and our services. You can find more information on the Google Analytics privacy policy on the Google website.

Contact form

When you use our contact form, we collect the information you enter in order to process your request. Your data will be treated confidentially and will not be passed on to third parties without your consent.

Direct registration

If you register directly on our website, we collect the information required for registration. This data is treated confidentially and used in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.

Server log files

This website and the associated provider automatically collects information in the course of website use in the form of so-called “server log files”. This applies in particular to

• IP address or host name
• the browser used
• Length of stay on the website as well as date and time
• Pages viewed on the website
• Language settings and operating system
• “Leaving page” (on which URL did the user leave the website)
• ISP (Internet Service Provider)

The information collected is not processed on a personal basis or associated with personal data.

The website operator reserves the right to evaluate or check this data in the event that unlawful activities become known.

Newsletter

You have the option of subscribing to our newsletter via our website. To do this, we need your e-mail address and your declaration that you agree to receive the newsletter.

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or the use of your personal data, you can contact us at any time. You can find the contact details on our website. Please note that we may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our privacy practices or legal requirements. Please check this Privacy Policy regularly to stay up to date. Last update: 20.09.2023

Your rights as a data subject

As the data subject, you have a fundamental right to access your data stored by us:

• Information
• Deletion of data
• Correction of the data
• Data portability
• Revocation and objection to data processing
• Restriction

If you suspect that breaches of data protection law have occurred in the course of processing your data, you have the option of complaining to us(info@paulandernst.com) or the data protection authority.

You can reach us using the following contact details:

Website operator: paul&ernst GmbH Telephone number: +43(0)1 36166100 Email: info@paulandernst.com

Data Protection Officer

You can reach our data protection officer at Name: Paul Kogelnig Email: paul@paulundernst.com Phone: +43(0)1 36166100