Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how ARSADA Consult KG processes personal data of website visitors and clients in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Austrian data protection laws.
We place great importance on the protection of personal data and process such data exclusively within the scope of applicable legal requirements.
1. Data Controller
ARSADA Consult KG
Trauttmansdorffgasse 34–36, Top 13
1130 Vienna, Austria
(hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”, or “us”)
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may process the following categories of personal data:
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first and last name,
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company name,
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email address,
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phone number,
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content of messages submitted via contact forms or email,
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technical data (such as IP address, browser type, date and time of access), insofar as necessary for website operation and security.
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 GDPR without a lawful basis.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
Personal data is collected:
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when you submit inquiries via contact forms on our website,
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when you contact us by email or phone,
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in the context of contractual or pre-contractual relationships,
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automatically, to the minimum extent required for the proper functioning and security of the website.
4. Purposes of Data Processing
We process personal data solely for legitimate purposes, including:
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responding to inquiries and communicating with clients and partners,
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providing consulting services,
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preparing and managing contractual relationships,
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fulfilling legal and accounting obligations,
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ensuring the security and proper operation of the website.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed on the basis of:
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Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures,
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Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with legal obligations,
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Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (business communication, website security),
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Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent, where applicable.
6. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
We do not sell or disclose personal data to third parties, except:
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where necessary for the performance of a contract,
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where required by law,
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when involving professional advisors (e.g. lawyers, accountants) on a lawful basis,
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when using technical service providers (e.g. hosting, email services) under data processing agreements.
All such parties are required to comply with GDPR requirements.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes of processing or as required by applicable legal retention obligations.
8. Communication with Website Visitors
If you contact us by email, via website forms, or by other means, the data you provide will be used exclusively to process your request and for subsequent business communication.
9. Data of Minors
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data of minors. If such data comes to our attention, it will be deleted without undue delay.
10. Rights of Data Subjects
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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access your personal data,
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rectification of inaccurate data,
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erasure (“right to be forgotten”),
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restriction of processing,
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data portability,
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object to processing,
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withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent),
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lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Austrian Data Protection Authority – Datenschutzbehörde).
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy in response to changes in legislation or our data processing practices. The current version is always available on our website.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the processing of personal data, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.
Important Notice
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal assessment tailored to your specific situation, we recommend consulting a qualified legal professional.