Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The protection of personal data is a central concern for us, and we handle it with the utmost care when providing our website. Data processing is carried out in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Telecommunications Act (TKG 2003). This Privacy Policy provides a comprehensive overview of the data processing activities carried out by us.
2. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Mario Schrank
Marktplatz 10, 4490 St. Florian, Austria
Phone: +43 676 971 28 02
Email: mario.schrank@schrank-lohn.at
3. Hosting and Data Processing by Wix.com
Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. As a company based in Israel, Wix.com operates in a country recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. Further information on how Wix.com processes personal data can be found in Wix’s Privacy Policy.
4. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
Contact Form
When using our contact form, the following personal data is collected:
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First name
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Last name
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Company name
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Telephone number
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Email address
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Preferred contact time (morning, afternoon, full day)
This data is transmitted by email and used exclusively to process your inquiry. The data will be deleted after 18 months unless statutory retention obligations require longer storage. Before the retention period expires, an opt-in request will be sent to ask whether you wish to extend the storage period.
Newsletter
When subscribing to our newsletter, we collect the following information:
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First name
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Last name
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Email address
Processing is carried out via the Wix.com systems and serves exclusively to send our newsletter titled “News from Payroll Accounting in Austria.” After 18 months, an opt-in request will be sent to renew your consent; without renewed consent, the data will be deleted.
Telephone Contact
Our website provides a telephone number for direct inquiries. No additional personal data beyond the information provided during the call will be processed or stored.
5. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookie Banner
Our website uses a cookie banner that allows users to decide whether to activate specific cookies. Technically necessary cookies are set regardless of consent.
Google Analytics with IP Anonymization
We use Google Analytics, provided by Google Ireland Limited, to analyze user behavior. IP addresses are anonymized, preventing direct identification of individuals. The data collected is used to optimize our website.
Google Ads and Remarketing
We use Google Ads for personalized advertising. Cookies are used to track user behavior, provided that appropriate consent has been given. Integration is carried out via Google Tag Manager.
6. Data Transfer to Third Parties
Personal data is processed with the involvement of external service providers such as Wix.com, Google Analytics, and Google Ads. Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU; in such cases, providers ensure appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Security Measures
To protect your personal data, we implement technical and organizational measures in line with the current state of the art. These include SSL encryption, access controls, and firewalls.
8. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
The use of Google Ads and Analytics may involve profiling to provide personalized content or advertising. However, no automated decision-making takes place that produces legal effects concerning users.
9. Data Protection for Minors
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that such data has been processed, it will be deleted immediately.
10. Opt-Out Options
Users have the option to object to the processing of their data through tracking technologies. Information about opt-out options can be found in your browser’s privacy settings or directly with the respective providers:
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Google Analytics Opt-Out
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Google Ads Settings
11. Contact Details of the Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. In Austria, this is:
Austrian Data Protection Authority
Barichgasse 40–42
1030 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 52 152-0
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
12. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective processing purposes. After a maximum of 18 months, a renewed opt-in request will be sent. Without consent, the data will be deleted unless statutory retention obligations require otherwise.
13. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you are entitled to the following rights:
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Right of access to stored data
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Right to rectification of inaccurate data
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Right to erasure (unless legal obligations prevent deletion)
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Right to restriction of processing
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Right to object to processing
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Right to data portability
Requests regarding your rights can be directed to the contact details provided above. If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available on our website.
15. Image Credits
The images and graphics used on this website are protected by copyright. We use our own images as well as licensed content from third-party providers. The rights to such content remain with the respective authors or licensors. Reproduction or use by third parties is not permitted without the explicit consent of the rights holders. If you have any questions regarding image sources or licensing rights, please contact us using the details provided above.