Privacy Policy

The data controller for this website and the contact person for data protection matters is:

3.1 Log Files

Our website is hosted by Ledl.net GmbH, Lederergasse 6, 5204 Straßwalchen, Austria.

To optimize and maintain our website, we log technical errors that may occur when accessing our website. Furthermore, when using this website, information is automatically collected that your device’s browser transmits to our hosting provider. This includes:
– The IP address and operating system of your device,
– Browser type, version, language,
– Date and time of the server request, – The requested file,
– The website from which access occurred (referrer URL),
– The status code (e.g., 404), and
– The used transmission protocol (e.g., HTTP/2).

This data is collected and stored by our hosting provider to optimize processes and procedures, particularly in connection with the use of our website and the security and stability of the computer system.
Further information can be found in the privacy policy of Ledl.net GmbH at https://www.domaintechnik.at/datenschutzerklaerung/.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

3.2 Contact & Application Form

If you use our contact or application form, your information from the inquiry form will be processed by us to handle your inquiry and to answer any follow-up questions. We generally require the following information, besides other information related to the individual case:
– First and last name
– Company
– Email address
– Address
– Phone number
– Subject
– Message content

We use the data you provide to answer your inquiry. If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for this data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

3.2 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Some cookies are deleted automatically when you leave the website (session cookies), while others remain stored until you delete them or until they expire automatically (persistent cookies).

• Cookies serve various purposes, including:
• Ensuring technical functionality
• Providing specific website features
• Improving user experience
• Statistical and analytical purposes (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Managing consent preferences

You can configure your browser to notify you before cookies are stored, allow or block cookies on a case-by-case basis, or block them entirely. However, disabling cookies may limit the website’s functionality.

If the GDPR applies:

• Essential cookies are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a functional website).
• Analytics, statistics, and marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

3.2 Newsletter

We offer a newsletter that you can subscribe to. When you register for the newsletter, we will at least collect your email address. Our external newsletter service provider may collect additional data; please refer to their privacy policy (see below, in Section 4).

We use your email address to send you the newsletter via email. If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

3.2 Newsletter Analytics

We use an analytics service to measure the reach of our newsletter. We measure how often the newsletter is opened and which links the recipients click on. If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

On our website, we use various services provided by third parties. Below, we explain in detail which services these are, what we use them for, and what data is collected.

According to current European case law, the integration of external services can be problematic. The transfer of personal data to external providers (e.g., analytics, advertising, CDN, fonts, videos, etc.) should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis.

4.1 Slider Revolution (ThemePunch)

We use Slider Revolution, a plugin provided by ThemePunch OHG, Königinstr. 11A, 80802 Munich, Germany.
Slider Revolution enables animated sliders, hero sections, visual effects, and media content on our website. For technical reasons, the plugin may process usage data (such as IP address, device information, or browser type) to provide its functionality.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) for any external content loaded via the plugin or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in providing an appealing and interactive website design.

Privacy Policy: https://www.sliderrevolution.com/privacy-policy/

4.2 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts, a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
(or Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland for users within the EU/EEA).

If Google Fonts are loaded dynamically from Google servers, your browser may transmit personal data (e.g., IP address) to Google.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Google Fonts are only activated after users have provided their consent through our cookie/consent banner.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.3 Font Awesome

We use icon libraries from Fonticons, Inc., 307 S Main St Ste 202, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA.
If icons are loaded from an external CDN, technical usage data (e.g., IP address, browser information) may be transmitted to the provider.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in consistent and optimized icon display.

Privacy Policy: https://fontawesome.com/privacy

4.4 Avada Theme (ThemeFusion)

We use the Avada Theme, provided by ThemeFusion (ThemeFuse LLC), PO Box 300912, Austin, Texas 78703, USA.
The theme itself does not process user data beyond technically necessary information, such as server logs or browser metadata required for rendering the website.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in ensuring the functionality, performance, and security of our website.

Privacy Policy: https://theme-fusion.com/privacy-policy/

4.5 Yoast SEO

We use the SEO plugin Yoast SEO, provided by Yoast BV, Don Emanuelstraat 3, 6602 GX Wijchen, The Netherlands.
Yoast SEO analyzes metadata, content structure, and technical website parameters to improve search engine optimization.
The plugin may process technical data such as IP addresses (within log files generated by WordPress) and structured metadata required for SEO features.

Yoast SEO does not transfer personal data to the provider unless specific integrations (e.g., readability analysis API) are activated.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in optimizing our website for search engines.

Privacy Policy: https://yoast.com/privacy-policy/

4.6 Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (or Google Ireland Limited for users in the EEA).

Google Analytics collects information such as:

IP address (anonymised)

device and browser information

pages visited

time spent on pages

interactions and events

IP anonymization is enabled by default in GA4.
Data may be transferred to the USA under Google’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Google Analytics is only activated after users provide their consent via our cookie/consent banner.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out using Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

4.7 Google Search Console

Our website is connected to Google Search Console, a service provided by Google LLC (or Google Ireland Limited for EEA users).
Search Console helps us monitor our website’s search performance and indexing status on Google.

Google may process aggregated technical data such as:

• search queries
• indexing status
• crawling statistics
• URL performance metrics

Search Console does not process personal data of website visitors in a directly identifiable manner.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in ensuring proper indexing and visibility of our website.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.8 Ledl.net GmbH (Hosting Provider)

We use hosting services provided by Ledl.net GmbH, Lederergasse 6, 5204 Straßwalchen, Austria.
The hosting provider processes all data necessary for the operation of the website, including server log files (e.g., IP address, date and time of access, referrer, browser type, and other technical information).
This is required to ensure secure and stable hosting.

If the GDPR applies, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in stable and secure website operation).

Privacy Policy: https://www.domaintechnik.at/datenschutzerklaerung/

Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of external websites that you may access via these links. Please check the privacy policies of these websites directly.

To provide you with the information on our website, we work with various service providers, in particular IT service providers, to offer you a modern website. These providers use your data only within the scope of their contractual obligations to us.

With the exception of the provisions in section 3.4 of this Privacy Policy, we will only transfer data to parties outside Switzerland and the European Union (third country) without your consent if this is necessary under the respective contract, to fulfill legal obligations, or to safeguard our legitimate interests.

To the extent permitted by the applicable data protection law, you can request, free of charge, information about the personal data stored about you, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right, under the applicable legal requirements, to request the correction, deletion, or restriction of processing of your data, as well as to object to its processing. Furthermore, if the GDPR applies, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transmission to another controller.

You may revoke any consent you have given at any time with effect for the future. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient for this purpose.

Please note that the aforementioned rights are subject to legal limitations and may, in certain circumstances, affect or preclude our ability to provide our services.

You are entitled to enforce your rights in court or to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority. In Switzerland, the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner is the competent authority (http://www.edoeb.admin.ch).

We may amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version of the Privacy Policy can be accessed at https://aletschmed.com/privacy-policy (as in, this website).