Privacy policy

Privacy Statement NETCONOMY GmbH

Privacy Statement
I) General information on data processing
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Name and address of the data protection officer
3. Why we use data
4. Information on the collection of personal information
5. Legal basis for processing personal information
6. Data deletion and retention period
7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

II) Provision of the website
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
3. Collection of personal information when visiting our website
4. Legal basis for the data processing
5. Purpose of the processing
6. Cookie information
7. Retention period
8. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them
9. Information on voluntary provision of data

III) Use of Cookies
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
3. Description and scope of data collection
4. Legal basis for the data processing
5. Purpose of the data processing
6. Retention period
7. Objection and removal options
8. Types of tools/cookies we are using

IV) E-mail/contact form
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
3. Description and scope of the data collection
4. Legal basis for the data processing
5. Purpose of data processing
6. Retention period
7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them
8. Information on voluntary provision of data

V) Online applications

VI) User registration
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
3. Description and scope of the data collection
4. Legal basis for the data processing
5. Purpose of data processing
6. Retention period
7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them
8. Information on voluntary provision of data

VII) Online appearance in social media
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
3. Description and scope of the data collection
4. Legal basis for the data processing
5. Information on data controllers and mutual relations with operators
6. Retention period
7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them
8. Social networks in detail

VIII) Social plugins (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Xing, Instagram, Youtube)
1. Data privacy statement for use of Facebook plugins
2. Data privacy statement for use of Twitter
3. Data privacy statement for use of Linkedin
4. Data privacy statement for use of Google Maps
5. Data privacy statement for use of Youtube

IX) NETCONOMY e-mail communications (newsletter)
1. Name and address of the data controller
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
3. Description and scope of the data collection
4. Legal basis for the data processing
5. Purpose of data processing
6. Retention period
7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them
8. Information on voluntary provision of data

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Protecting the individual’s privacy on the Internet is crucial to the future of Internet-based business and the move toward a true Internet economy. We have created this Privacy Statement to demonstrate our firm’s commitment to the individual`s right to data protection and privacy. This Privacy Statement outlines how we handle information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify an individual (“Personal Data”).

The following explains the actions we take when you visit our website – naturally in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, which information we collect and how we process it. Should our data privacy statement change, it will be updated on this page in order to keep you informed as to which data NETCONOMY GmbH stores and uses. The most important data privacy information can be found below. We have organized the information by topic.

I) GENERAL INFORMATION ON DATA PROCESSING

1. Name and address of the data controller

Responsible for the collection, processing and use of your personal data pursuant to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is:

NETCONOMY GmbH
Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7
8020 Graz
Austria
E-mail: [email protected]

(hereinafter referred to as “NETCONOMY GmbH”, or “data controller” or “we”)

Should you wish to object to the collection, processing or use of your data by NETCONOMY GmbH and/or exercise any of your rights as set forth in these data privacy policies as a whole or regarding specific measures, please send your e-mail to the email address of the Data protection officer, as indicated in the section below.

2. Name and address of the data protection officer

Data protection officer of the data controller in the EU, Switzerland and the Republic of Serbia is:

Eva M. Silberschneider
NETCONOMY GmbH
Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7
8020 Graz
Austria
E-mail: [email protected]

3. Why we use data

We wish to constantly improve our offers and make them more attractive. The only way for us to optimize the contents of the NETCONOMY GmbH website to better meet your demands is to identify which sections of our website are most visited and on which the most time is spent. Should you entrust us with your personal information, NETCONOMY GmbH shall use such information for the technical administration of the website, customer management, product surveys and marketing; however, we shall only do so to the extent that is necessary. In addition to the information you share with us, we also analyze how you use our services and offers in order to lead you more quickly to the information that might interest you and to constantly optimize our service. The more we understand what you want, the faster you will be able to find the information you are looking for on our website. Each particular purpose of data processing is specified in the relevant section of this Privacy Statement.

4. Information on the collection of personal information

The following provides general information on the collection of personal information when using our website. Personal information includes all information that relates to you personally, e.g., name, address, e-mail address, user behavior, etc.

Any personal information you are prompted to enter on our website, such as your name, address or telephone number, shall be subject to these specific policies. Each processing activity is specified in the relevant section of this Privacy Statement.

Information shall not be forwarded to third parties outside NETCONOMY GmbH. The only exception hereto are the subsidiaries of NETCONOMY GmbH.

5. Legal basis for processing personal information

Legal basis for each processing activity might be different, depending on the purpose of processing personal data. That is why legal basis is specified in the relevant sections of this Privacy Statement. In general, we are using the following legal basis:

  • Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR forms the legal basis for any consent we obtain from relevant persons for the operations involved in processing personal information; and
  • Article 6, paragraph 1, item f) of the GDPR forms the legal basis for any processing necessary to ensure a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, as long as such processing does not outweigh the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the person in question.

6. Data deletion and retention period

The personal information of the relevant person shall be deleted or locked as soon as the purpose for which such information was stored is no longer applicable. Storage beyond this period is possible if provided by the European or national legislators in the laws or other regulations to which the data controller is subject to. Data shall also be locked or deleted once the retention period prescribed in the respective provisions expires unless storage of the data is still required to conclude or fulfill a contract.

7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

Individuals have certain rights over their personal data and data controllers are responsible for fulfilling these rights. If we are the ones deciding how and why personal data is processed, we are the data controller, and we are responsible for complying with such right. This Privacy Statement includes further information about certain rights that individuals have and how to exercise them.

II) PROVISION OF THE WEBSITE

Fulfilling the obligations according to Article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR”, the data controller informs you of the following:

1. Name and address of the data controller

NETCONOMY GmbH, Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7, 8020 Graz, Austria („NETCONOMY GmbH”, “we”) will be the controller of your personal data.

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

If you have any questions or complaints regarding your personal data being processed by NETCONOMY GmbH, and/or the rights you possess, please contact the Data Protection Officer via e-mail: [email protected].

3. Collection of personal information when visiting our website

The only personal information we collect when you visit our websites is the information your browser communicates to our servers. When you browse our website, we collect the information required on the technical side to display our website and to ensure stability and security. The following information is collected in such cases:

  • user’s IP address;
  • date and time of your inquiry;
  • content of the request (specific site);
  • respective data volume transmitted;
  • website from which the inquiry is received;
  • information on the browser type;
  • user’s operating system;
  • language and version of the browser software;
  • websites from which the user’s system accesses our website; and
  • websites the user’s system accesses from our website.

This information is also stored in our system’s log files. This information is not stored together with other personal information.

4. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Article 6, paragraph 1, item f) of the GDPR – legitimate interest of the data controller.

5. Purpose of data processing

The IP address must be temporarily stored by the system in order to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. To that end, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. IP addresses are required for problem diagnosis, website administration and demographic information.

The information recorded is solely used for data security reasons, specifically to prevent attack attempts on our web server as well as for statistical analysis.

6. Cookie information

We use small text files called ‘cookies’ which are placed on your hard drives to assist in personalizing and enriching your browsing experience by displaying content that is more likely to be relevant and of interest to you. If you are uncomfortable with the use of cookies, most browsers now permit users to opt-out of receiving them. We use the necessary cookies regardless of your consent. They are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. After the termination of the visit to our site, you can always delete the cookie from your system if you wish. You can find out more details regarding the use of cookies on our Cookie page.

7. Retention period

Personal data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose they were collected. Any information collected in order to provide the website will be deleted as soon as the respective session is terminated.

After that, personal data might be stored only for the period indicated by provisions of law or as long as you or us may assert any claims towards each other.

8. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

  • In relation to the processing of your personal data you have the following rights:
    right of access, right to rectification (updating), right to request deletion, right to restrict the processing, right to data portability and right to object; and
  • if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the member state of your place of residence, your place of employment, or the location of the alleged breach.

9. Information on voluntary provision of data

The provision of personal data is voluntary, but personal data must be collected, and information must be stored in log files in order to operate the website.

III) USE OF COOKIES

Fulfilling the obligations according to Article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR”, the data controller informs you of the following:

1. Name and address of the data controller

NETCONOMY GmbH, Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7, 8020 Graz, Austria („NETCONOMY GmbH”, “we”) will be the controller of your personal data.

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

If you have any questions or complaints regarding your personal data being processed by NETCONOMY GmbH, and/or the rights you possess, please contact the Data Protection Officer via e-mail: [email protected].

3. Description and scope of data collection

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in or by an Internet browser on the user’s computer system. A cookie can be stored to the user’s operating system anytime they access a website. Cookies contain a distinctive character string that enables the unique identification of the browser when the same website is accessed again. Cookies cannot execute programs or transfer viruses to your computer.

Cookies are divided into: necessary, performance and advertising cookies.

a) Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will then not work.

b) Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to find out which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

c) Advertising Cookies

NETCONOMY GmbH may present ads to you on other websites to promote relevant services, articles or events. Advertising cookies track activity across websites in order to understand your interests, and to direct specific marketing to you. They also perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously re-appearing. These advertisements are solely intended to make you aware of the relevant NETCONOMY GmbH promotions. NETCONOMY GmbH does not sell your data to any third parties.

4. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal information when using cookies is Article 6 paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR – website visitors consent, except for the necessary cookies, where we are relying on Article 6 paragraph 1, item f) of the GDPR – legitimate interest.

5. Purpose of data processing

Cookies that are necessary for technical reasons are used to make the website easier for users to use. A few functions on our website cannot be offered without using cookies. In those cases, our system must be able to recognize the browser again even after a user has switched to a different site.

The user data collected by cookies required for technical reasons are not used to create user profiles. In addition, we are using the cookies for a better performance of our website and for advertising purposes.

6. Retention period

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and communicated from said computer to our website. Thus, the user has full control over the use of cookies. You can disable or limit the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser.

7. Objection and removal options

Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can be done automatically as well. However, disabling the necessary cookies used by our website may mean you will not have full access to all functions of our website.

8. Types of tools/cookies we are using

NETCONOMY GmbH uses the following tools/cookies:

a) Google analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). Google Analytics uses a functional cookie. Google Analytics also creates a Remarketing Tag to retarget a user via Google Ads, which is an advertising cookie.

It cannot be excluded that the collected information may be transferred to a Google server in a third country and saved there, especially a server of Google’s parent company, Google LLC, based in 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, USA. In that case, personal data will be transferred to the USA based on Article 46 paragraph 2 item c) of the GDPR – standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission.

The IP anonymization function is activated on this website and Google will shorten your IP address prior to storing it; this shall be done for all member states of the European Union or in other states where the agreement pertaining to the European Economic Area applies. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use said information to analyze your use of this website, to create reports on website activities and to provide other services affiliated with the website usage and internet usage for the operator of the website. It this case, pseudonymous user accounts can be created based on the processed data. The IP address delivered from your browser and shortened by Google Analytics will not be combined with other data of Google.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by activating the corresponding setting in your browser software. However, disabling the cookies used by our website may mean you will not have full access to functions of our website.

You may also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by cookies and data related to your use of the website (including your IP address), as well as the processing of said data by Google, by downloading and installing the Browser Add on: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

For browsers on mobile devices, please click the following link. This sets an opt-out cookie that prevents your data from being collected by Google Analytics during any future visits to the website. Please note that this opt-out cookie only works with this browser and this domain. If you delete your cookies in this browser, you must click the link again.

More information on Google’s use of data for advertising purposes and possibilities concerning the settings and contradiction can be found on Google’s websites:

– https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners/ („Google’s use of data when you use websites or apps of partners”),
– http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads („Use of data for advertising purposes“),
– https://www.google.com/settings/u/0/ads/authenticated?hl=de („Determine which advertisements Google shows you“)

b) Google Ads

Our websites use Google Ads, a web analytics service that uses advertising cookies. Google Ads also uses “cookies” stored on your computer that allow analysis of your use of the website. Google Ads also creates a Remarketing Tag to retarget a user via Google Ads, which is an advertising cookie. It helps us in understanding what actions users are taking and in targeting them more specifically based on their interests and actions. We can’t see any individual information of the users, it just gives us an option to retarget the groups of people that have taken certain action. We access this information through Google Analytics and Google Data studio. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transmitted to a Google server in the US and stored there. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and providing other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or in so far as third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google will in no case connect the data with other data from Google.

c) Facebook Ads Manager

Our online activities include the usage of the “Facebook Pixel” developed by Facebook, Inc. (1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA). This tool is an advertising cookie that makes it possible to track the behavior of users who have clicked on a Facebook ad and been directed to the website of the provider in question. The effectiveness of Facebook ads can then be assessed for statistical and market research purposes, which in turn can help optimize future advertising measures. The data we obtain through this process are anonymous, meaning it gives us no means of tracing the identity of any user – we can only target certain groups through Facebook Business manager. This information is stored and processed by Facebook on servers in the USA, in order to facilitate a connection to each user’s profile. Facebook can then use the data for its own advertising purposes in line with its data usage guidelines (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/). As a result, Facebook and its partners can insert ads both on and outside of Facebook. A cookie may also be stored on your computer for these purposes.

d) LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Our online activities include the usage of the “LinkedIn Insight Tag”, an advertising cookie, provided by LinkedIn Corporation (2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag to track conversions, retarget website visitors, and unlock additional insights about members interacting with our LinkedIn ads. The LinkedIn Insight Tag enables the collection of metadata such as IP address information, timestamp, and events such as page views. All data are encrypted. The LinkedIn browser cookie is stored in a visitor’s browser until they delete the cookie, or the cookie expires. With the help of the LinkedIn Insight Tag we are able to analyze the success of our campaigns within the LinkedIn platform or determine target groups for them based on the interaction of the users with our website. We can never see individual data – we can only target certain groups through LinkedIn campaign manager. If you are registered with LinkedIn, it is possible for LinkedIn to associate your interaction with our online services with your user account. You can permanently opt out on this link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out. For more information on the Linkedin Privacy Policy, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

e) Pixel by ADITION Technologies AG

To track the advertising conversions, run retargeting campaigns and measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities, we are using the Pixel by ADITION Technologies AG. By accepting the cookies, you give consent for collection of data such as device, browser and usage information, IP address, click path, reference and conversions. The data is stored on the servers of ADITION Technologies AG, Düsseldorf. The retention period is the time span the collected data is saved for the processing purposes and it will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the processing purposes. For more information on the Privacy Policy of ADITION Technologies AG, go to: https://www.adition.com/en/privacy/

f) Pixel by WiredMinds GmbH 

Our website uses the tracking pixel technology of WiredMinds GmbH (www.wiredminds.de) to analyze visitor behavior. With this tracking pixel the IP address of a visitor is processed. The processing takes place exclusively for the purpose of collecting company-relevant information such as the company name. IP addresses of natural persons are excluded from further use (whitelist procedure). The IP address will not be stored in LeadLab under any circumstances. When processing the data, it is our special interest to protect the data protection rights of natural persons. Our interest is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. (f) GDPR. The data we collect does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about an identifiable person at any time.

WiredMinds GmbH uses this information to create anonymous user profiles based on the visit behavior on our website. The data obtained in this way is not used to personally identify the visitor to our website.

IV) E-MAIL/CONTACT FORM

Fulfilling the obligations according to Article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR”, the data controller informs you of the following:

1. Name and address of the data controller

NETCONOMY GmbH, Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7, 8020 Graz, Austria („NETCONOMY GmbH”, “we”) will be the controller of your personal data.

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

If you have any questions or complaints regarding your personal data being processed by NETCONOMY GmbH, and/or the rights you possess, please contact the Data Protection Officer via e-mail: [email protected].

3. Description and scope of the data collection

Our website offers a HubSpot contact form that can be used to contact us electronically. When a user takes advantage of this option, the information they enter on the input screen is transferred to us and stored. That data is:

  • first name (required field)
  • last name (required field)
  • function
  • company
  • Country
  • Industry
  • your e-mail address (required field)
  • telephone
  • your message (required field)

The following information is also stored when you submit your message:

  • The user’s IP address
  • Date and time of registration

Alternatively, we can also be contacted using the e-mail address provided. In that case, the personal information the user includes in the e-mail is stored.

The information obtained in this context is not transferred to third parties outside NETCONOMY GmbH. The information is only used to process the conversation.

4. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for processing data sent to us by e-mail is Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR – consent of the data subject.

5. Purpose of data processing

The personal information provided on the input screen is used for the sole purpose of handling the contact request. Any other personal information processed during the transmission is processed to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the safety of our IT systems.

6. Retention period

Personal data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose they were collected. Regarding personal information from the input screen of the contact form and personal information sent by e-mail, such information will be deleted when the respective conversation with the user is terminated. A conversation is considered terminated when the circumstances indicate that the subject under discussion has been fully clarified. Any further personal information collected during the transmission will be deleted no later than within a period of seven days. After that, personal data might be stored only for the period indicated by provisions of law or as long as you or us may assert any claims towards each other, in which case, we are relying on our legitimate interest as the legal basis for this type of data processing.

7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

In relation to the processing of your personal data you have the following rights:

  • right of access, right to rectification (updating), to erasure, right to restrict the processing, right to data portability and right to object;
  • to withdraw consent, at any time, by sending an [email protected]. Withdrawal of the consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent prior to its withdrawal;
  • if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the member state of your place of residence, your place of employment, or the location of the alleged breach.

8. Information on voluntary provision of data

The provision of personal data is voluntary but necessary to answer your question.

V) ONLINE APPLICATIONS

NETCONOMY GmbH does not share said data with third parties outside the group of companies.

VI) USER REGISTRATION

Fulfilling the obligations according to Article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR”, the data controller informs you of the following:

1. Name and address of the data controller

NETCONOMY GmbH, Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7, 8020 Graz, Austria („NETCONOMY GmbH”, “we”) will be the controller of your personal data.

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

If you have any questions or complaints regarding your personal data being processed by NETCONOMY GmbH, and/or the rights you possess, please contact the Data Protection Officer via e-mail: [email protected].

3. Description and scope of the data collection

Our website offers users the option to register by providing personal information via HubSpot form (e.g., in order to register for events/webinars or career events). During that process, information is entered on an input screen and transmitted to us in encrypted form and stored. The information is not shared with third parties outside the group of companies. The following information is collected during the registration process:

  • Form of address (required field);
  • First name (required field);
  • Last name (required field); and
  • E-mail (required field).

Further personal information may be requested depending on the event.

4. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for processing information once the user’s consent has been obtained is Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR – consent of the visitors of the website during the registration process.

5. Purpose of data processing

User registration is required for the purpose of provision of certain content and services on our website, such as:

  • Registering for events or career events (e.g., university fairs); or
  • Publication requests (e.g., customer magazines, studies or whitepapers).

6. Retention period

Your personal data will be retained until:

  • the end of the event or withdrawal of consent;
  • the resignation from receiving publications; or
  • the withdrawal of consent – applies to data subjects who decided to receive an invitation to participation in the data controller’s recruitment process.

7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

In relation to the processing of your personal data you have the following rights:

  • right of access, right to rectification (updating), to erasure, right to restrict the processing, right to data portability and right to object;
  • to withdraw consent, at any time, by sending an email [email protected]. Withdrawal of the consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent prior to its withdrawal; and
  • if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, specifically in the member state of your place of residence, your place of employment or the location of the alleged breach.

8. Information on voluntary provision of data

When the provision of personal data is processed for the purpose of sending publications and invitations for participation in events and the data controller’s recruitment process, the provision of personal data is voluntary.

Provision of personal data is also voluntary when the data is being processed for the purpose of event organization, but necessary to participate in the event.

VII) ONLINE APPEARANCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA

Fulfilling the obligations according to Article 14 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR”, the data controller informs you of the following:

1. Name and address of the data controller

NETCONOMY GmbH, Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7, 8020 Graz, Austria („NETCONOMY GmbH”, “we”) and relevant social network will be the controller of your personal data.

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

If you have any questions or complaints regarding your personal data being processed by NETCONOMY GmbH, and/or the rights you possess, please contact the Data Protection Officer via e-mail: [email protected].

3. Description and scope of the data collection

We operate publicly available profiles in social networks to get in touch with active users, interested parties and customers and to inform them about our services.

Data of social network users like Facebook or Google + may be processed in third countries – for example the USA. Therefore, the enforcement of the user’s rights can be more difficult. In that case, personal data will be transferred to the USA based on Article 46 paragraph 2 item c) of the GDPR – standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission.

If you are logged into your social media account and visit our social media presence, the operator of the social media portal can assign this visit to your user account. Your personal data can possibly also be collected if you are not logged into or do not have an account with the respective social media portal. This data collection is due to cookies saved on your device or the record of your IP-address.

With the collected data, the operators of the social media portals can create user profiles in which their preferences and interests are saved. Normally, the data are saved for market research and advertisement. In this way, personalized advertisement can be shown to you within and outside the respective social media presence.

If you have an account with the respective social network, the interest-related advertisement may be shown on all devices and platforms where you are or were logged onto.

Please also note that we cannot reconstruct all processes on the social media portals. Depending on the provider, operators of social media portals may carry out further processes. More details concerning the terms of use and privacy policies can be found on the respective social media portals.

4. Legal basis for the data processing

Our appearance in social media should ensure a various presence on the internet. It is considered a legitimate interest as defined in Article 6, paragraph 1, item f) of the GDPR. The analytic processes initiated by social networks may be based on a different legal basis that is to be indicated by the social network operators (e.g., consent based on Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) and Article 7 of the GDPR).

5. Information on data controllers and mutual relations with operators

If you visit one of our social media appearances (e.g., Facebook), both you and us and the operator are responsible for the data processes that has been performed.

Despite having a common responsibility with the operators, please note that we do not have an extensive influence over the data processing of the social media portals. Our options are determined by the company policy of the respective provider.

6. Retention period

Data directly collected by us through social media presence will be deleted from our systems as soon as the purpose of the storage is invalid, you ask for deletion, you retract your consent for storage or the purpose of data storage is invalid. Saved cookies will still be saved on your device until you delete them. Urgent legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

We do not have any influence over the storage time of your data collected by the social network operators for their own purpose. For more details, please contact the provider of the respective social network (e.g., data privacy statement, see below).

7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

In relation to the processing of your personal data you have the following rights (which you can exercise towards us and the operator of the respective social media portal (e.g., Facebook):

  • right of access, right to rectification (updating), right to erasure, right to restrict the processing, right to object and right to data portability; and
  • if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, specifically in the member state of your place of residence, your place of employment or the location of the alleged breach.

8. Social networks in detail

VIII) SOCIAL PLUGINS (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, LINKEDIN, XING, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE)

So-called “social plugins” are used on our website. These currently include plugins for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, XING and YouTube services. Information, including personal information, may be sent to service providers when using these plugins, including providers in the USA, and may be used by them.

1. Data privacy statement for use of Facebook plugins

Plugins for the social media network Facebook (provider: Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA) are integrated into our sites. The Facebook plugins on our site can be identified by their Facebook logo or the “Like” button. An overview of the various Facebook plugins can be found at: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When you visit our websites, the plugin is used to establish a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. That informs Facebook that you visited our site from your IP address. Clicking the Facebook “Like” button on our sites while still logged onto your Facebook account allows you to link content from our sites to your Facebook profile. This permits Facebook to assign your visit to our websites to your user account. We would like to point out that as a provider of the websites, we do not receive any information on the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by Facebook. More information can be found in Facebook’s data privacy statement at: http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

You will need to log out of your Facebook account if you do not want Facebook to assign your visit to our websites to you Facebook account.

2. Data privacy statement for use of Twitter

The functions of the Twitter service are integrated into our sites. These functions are provided by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Using Twitter and the “re-tweet” function links the websites you visit to your Twitter account and shares them with other users. Information is also sent to Twitter when you do so. We would like to point out that as a provider of the websites, we do not receive any information on the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by Twitter. More information can be found in Twitter’s data privacy statement at: http://twitter.com/privacy.

You can modify the data protection settings of your Twitter account at: http://twitter.com/account/settings.

3. Data privacy statement for use of Linkedin

Our website uses the functions of the LinkedIn network. Provider is the LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

A connection to the LinkedIn servers is established anytime our websites that contain LinkedIn functions are accessed. LinkedIn is informed that you visited our website from your IP address. Clicking the “Recommend” button by LinkedIn while you are stilled logged onto your LinkedIn account allows LinkedIn to assign your visit to our website to you and your user account. We would like to point out that as a provider of the websites, we do not receive any information on the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by LinkedIn.

More information can be found in LinkedIn’s data privacy statement at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

4. Data privacy statement for use of Google Maps

We use Google Maps on this website to visualize geographical information and to construct directions. Google Maps is a map service operated by Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland („Google“).

While using Google Maps, Google will collect data concerning your use of google maps functions including your IP address. It cannot be excluded that the collected information may be transferred to a Google server in a third country and saved there, especially a server of Google’s parent company, Google LCC, based in 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, USA. In that case, personal data will be transferred to the USA based on Article 46 paragraph 2 item c) of the GDPR – standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission.

If you are logged onto your Google account, Google can add the processed data to your account and treat them as personal data. This depends on your account settings (https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/partners/).

You have the possibility to deactivate the service of Google Maps to provide the data transfer to Google by deactivating the JavaScript in your browser. However, we want to point out that you cannot use the map display in this case.

The possibility of visualization and this type of processing is based on consent as legal basis defined in Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR.

More information on the terms of use and the data processing can be found in Google’s data privacy statement at:

5. Data privacy statement for use of Youtube

YouTube videos are embedded into our website. Operator of the relevant plugins is YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. It works with the double click procedure. At first, our website just shows a thumbnail without establishing a connection to YouTube. When clicking on the thumbnail, a connection to YouTube will be established and your IP address will be transferred to the YouTube servers. YouTube will be informed that our website has been visited with your IP address. We do not receive information about these data and their use.

YouTube LCC is a subsidiary of Google LCC based in 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, USA.

If you are logged onto your YouTube or Google account, Google can add the processed data to your account and treat them as personal data. This depends on your account settings (https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/partners/).

We embed YouTube videos into our website which allows you to watch them directly. By integrating external videos, we relieve our servers and can use corresponding resources elsewhere in order to increase the stability of our servers. This data processing is based on consent as legal basis defined in Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR.

Further information on the data processing by Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

IX) NETCONOMY E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS (NEWSLETTER)

Fulfilling the obligations according to Article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter referred to as the “GDPR”, the data controller informs you of the following:

1. Name and address of the data controller

NETCONOMY GmbH, Bahnhofgürtel 77-79 / 7, 8020 Graz, Austria („NETCONOMY GmbH”, “we”) will be the controller of your personal data.

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

If you have any questions or complaints regarding your personal data being processed by NETCONOMY GmbH, and/or the rights you possess, please contact the Data Protection Officer via e-mail: [email protected].

3. Description and scope of the data collection

When subscribing for our newsletter via HubSpot form, you provide us with your email address and where applicable, other contact information.

4. Legal basis for the data processing

Legal basis for processing data sent to us by e-mail is Article 6, paragraph 1, item a) of the GDPR – consent.

5. Purpose of data processing

We use this data solely for the purpose of sending you the newsletter.

6. Retention period

We retain the data that you disclose in your newsletter registration until you cancel your subscription. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter intended for this purpose, or by sending us the appropriate notification. By unsubscribing, you revoke the use of your email address. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

After that, personal data might be stored only for the period indicated by provisions of law or as long as you or us may assert any claims towards each other, in which case, we are relying on our legitimate interest as the legal basis for this type of data processing.

7. Individuals’ rights and how to exercise them

In relation to the processing of your personal data you have the following rights:

  • right of access, right to rectification (updating), right to erasure, right to restrict the processing, right to data portability and right to object;
  • to withdraw consent, at any time via the unsubscribe link which will be available in every e-mail communication conducted for these purposes, or by sending an email at the address [email protected] or [email protected]. Withdrawal of the consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent prior to its withdrawal; and
  • if you are of the opinion that processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, specifically in the member state of your place of residence, your place of employment or the location of the alleged breach.

8. Information on voluntary provision of data

The provision of personal data is voluntary but necessary for obtaining newsletters.