Privacy Policy

General Information

The protection of your personal data is of particular importance to us. We process your personal data exclusively in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Telecommunications Act (TKG 2003).

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on the website connectlaa.eu.

Data Controller

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, BOKU University
Institute of Landscape Architecture
Peter-Jordan-Straße 65
1180 Vienna
Austria

Contact Person: DI Dr. Ulrike Krippner
Email: ulrike.krippner@boku.ac.at

General Enquiries: info@connectlaa.eu

Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We only collect and process personal data when necessary for the operation of the website or when you voluntarily provide such data (e.g., via contact forms or email communication).

Personal data may include, for example:

Name
Email address
Content of your message
Technical usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type)

Contacting Us

If you contact us via email or a contact form, the data you provide will be processed for the purpose of handling your inquiry and any follow-up questions.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

Your data will be stored only for as long as necessary to process your request and will be deleted thereafter, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device via your browser.

We use cookies to ensure proper website functionality, improve user experience, and analyze website usage.

Some cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. You can configure your browser to notify you about the use of cookies and allow them only in individual cases.

Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Manage your Cookies

You can actively manage your cookie preferences in the cookie notice pop-up or via the following settings:

Server Log Files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits. This may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Date and time of the request

This data is not directly assigned to specific individuals and is used for technical monitoring, security, and improvement of the website. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

SSL / TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” in the browser address bar and the lock symbol.

Third-Party Services

Google Web Fonts

This website may use external font libraries such as Google Web Fonts to ensure consistent presentation. When loading these fonts, your browser connects to external servers, which may involve the transmission of technical data such as your IP address.

Embedded YouTube Videos

This website may embed videos from YouTube. When visiting a page with embedded content, a connection to YouTube servers is established, and data such as your IP address may be transmitted. If you are logged into your YouTube account, your browsing behavior may be associated with your profile. You can avoid this by logging out before visiting our website.

Social Media Links

Our website may contain links to social media platforms. These are simple links and do not automatically transmit data to third parties unless you click on them. Once you access external platforms, their privacy policies apply.

Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), to analyze how visitors use the website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as anonymized IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the website. This information is used to evaluate website usage, compile statistical reports, and improve our services. IP anonymization is enabled on this website, meaning that your IP address is shortened within the European Union or European Economic Area before being transmitted to Google. Data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings. Further information on how Google processes data can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data will be used solely for sending you email communications. Newsletter distribution is carried out using Mailchimp. In this context, your email address and optional additional data necessary for newsletter delivery and analysis are stored and processed by the service provider. Mailchimp may process data to analyze newsletter performance (e.g., open rates, click behavior) and improve communication. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing via the link provided in each newsletter email.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable legal retention obligations.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Austria, this is the Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect legal requirements or changes in our services. The version published on this website at the time of your visit applies.