The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Therefore, we process your data strictly in accordance with legal regulations (GDPR, TKG 2003). This privacy policy provides an overview of the main aspects of data processing in connection with our website.

Server Log Files

When you visit our website, we collect your IP address and the start and end times of your session. This collection is technically necessary and serves our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Unless otherwise regulated, no further processing of these data is carried out by us.

The following data are collected and automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the visiting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Transferred data volume
  • Message about the success of the retrieval (HTTP status code)
  • Browser and operating system information
  • Website from which access was made

These data are processed for connection establishment, system security, technical administration of the network infrastructure, and optimization of the internet offer.

Your data will be stored for a maximum of one year. We do not process any further personal data unless you explicitly consent to it. Pseudonymous usage profiles for web analysis may be created.

Contact with Us

If you contact us via a form on our website or by email, we will store the data you provide for six months to process your request and for any follow-up questions. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored by your browser on your device. They do not cause any damage. These cookies help us make our website more user-friendly. Some cookies remain on your device until you delete them. They enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

If you do not want cookies, you can set your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and only allow them in individual cases. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Essential Cookies

We also use essential cookies necessary for the operation of the website. These cookies are indispensable for the website to function and for its features and tools to run smoothly. They allow access to the website, help verify functionality, prevent fraud, and improve security. These cookies are usually only stored for the duration of your internet session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies).

We use the following essential cookies:

Name Function Validity
cookie-agreed Stores settings in the cookie banner, including the chosen options. 100 days
cookie-agreed-categories Stores settings in the cookie banner, including the chosen options. 100 days
cookie-agreed-version Stores settings in the cookie banner, including the chosen options. 100 days

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to analyze the use of the website and thus measure and improve its performance.

Your Rights

You have the right to information, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, revocation, and objection regarding your data stored with us. If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or your data protection rights have otherwise been violated, you can contact us at [email protected].

As a user, you also have the right to contact the supervisory authority: 
Austrian Data Protection Authority 
Barichgasse 40-42
1030 Vienna
Phone: +43 1 52 152-0
Email: [email protected]

Your Rights as a Data Subject

  • Right to Confidentiality (§ 1 Abs. 1 DSG)
    • Everyone has the right to have their personal data treated confidentially, provided that a legitimate interest exists.
  • Right to Information (Art. 13 and 14 GDPR)
    • You have the right to be informed about the processing of your data according to Art. 13 and 14 GDPR.
  • Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
    • You can learn from the controller whether and what data about you are being processed. A corresponding form is provided by the Data Protection Authority.
  • Right to Correction (Art. 16 GDPR)
    • You can request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data and, if necessary, request a restriction of processing until the accuracy of the data is clarified.
  • Right to Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
    • Under certain conditions, you have the right to request the deletion of your data, e.g., if they are no longer needed or have been processed unlawfully.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
    • You can request the restriction of the processing of your data if the accuracy of the data is disputed or the processing is unlawful.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
    • You have the right to receive your data in a machine-readable format and to transfer them to another controller if the processing is based on consent or contract.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
    • You can object to the processing of your data for reasons arising from your particular situation, especially against direct advertising.
  • Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decisions (Art. 22 GDPR)
    • You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that has legal consequences for you.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
    • You can file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority if you believe that the processing of your data violates the General Data Protection Regulation.

Contact

You can reach us at the following contact details:

Yordanka Weiss Ph.D.
Curator Infeld Collection

Tel.: + 43 1 545 80 46
Email: [email protected]
Thomastik-Infeld GmbH
Diehlgasse 27
1050 Vienna
Austria