Privacy Policy

We take the protection of personal data of users of our website and/or mobile application very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information you provide in connection with the use of our website and/or mobile application. Furthermore, we are committed to processing your data in accordance with applicable legal regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG).

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This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when accessing our services via your devices.

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Please read this privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read and fully understood this policy but do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our digital services. By using our services, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy. Continuing to use the services indicates your agreement to this privacy policy and any changes made.

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In this privacy policy, you will learn about:

• How we collect data

• What data we collect

• Why we collect this data

• Who we share the data with

• Where the data is stored

• How long the data is retained

• How we protect the data

• How we handle minors

• Updates or changes to the privacy policy

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What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

• Non-identifiable and non-personally identifiable information provided during the registration process or collected through the use of our services (“non-personal data”). This does not allow identification of the person from whom it was collected. Non-personal data we collect mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

• Personally identifiable information, i.e., information that can identify a person or can reasonably identify a person (“personal data”). Personal data we collect through our services may include, from time to time, information such as name, email address, address, phone number, IP address, and others. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, this will be treated as personal data as long as they are combined.
   

How do we collect data?

Here are the main methods through which we collect data:

• We collect data during your use of our services. When you visit our digital offerings or use our services, we may collect and store data related to usage, sessions, and related information.

• We collect data that you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., email with feedback or inquiries).

• We may collect data from third-party sources, as described below.

• We collect data that you provide to us when registering through third-party providers such as Facebook or Google.
   

Why do we collect this data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate our services;

• To develop, personalize, and improve our services;

• To respond to your feedback, inquiries, and requests, and provide support;

• To analyze usage patterns;

• For internal statistical and research purposes;

• To improve security and prevent fraud;

• To investigate violations and enforce our terms and conditions, and to comply with applicable legal regulations;

• To send you updates, messages, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. You can opt-out of receiving such messages at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in these emails.
   

Who do we share this data with?

We may share your data with our service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., hosting providers, technical support services).

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) for the investigation, detection, prevention, or response to illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to assert or exercise our legal claims; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as that of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control in our company or an affiliated company (e.g., through merger, acquisition, or sale of substantial assets); (v) to collect, store, and manage your data through authorized third parties (e.g., cloud service providers) for business purposes; (vi) to collaborate with third parties to improve your user experience.

Please note that we may share or otherwise use non-personal data at our discretion.
 

Data Storage

• Non-personal Data: We and our trusted partners and service providers are based worldwide. To fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data in various countries.

• Personal Data: Personal data may be processed and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and, if required for the provision of our services or as legally mandated, in other countries.
   

How long do we store the data?

We retain the collected data for as long as it is necessary to provide our services, fulfill our legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
 

Data Security

Our hosting providers store your data on secure servers behind firewalls and offer secure HTTPS access in most areas of our services. Despite the measures taken, we cannot guarantee absolute protection or security of the data you transmit.

Your Rights under the GDPR
 

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access: You have the right to request information about whether and what personal data we process about you.

• Right to rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Right to erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, if legally permissible.

• Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.

• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time.
   

To exercise these rights, please contact the details provided in this statement.

Contact:

Marktgemeinde Turnau
Turnau 18
A-8625 Turnau
Tel: +43 3863 2111
gde@turnau.at
https://www.turnau.gv.at