1. Introduction

Wiener Nachrichten ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

• Contact information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details submitted through consultation or contact forms.
• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and general interaction patterns, typically collected automatically through standard web technologies.
• Device and technical information including browser type, operating system, and approximate location derived from IP address.
• Communications you send to us, including any correspondence related to inquiries or consultation requests.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information or consultations;
• Operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of our website;
• Communicate with you about updates, services, or matters relevant to your inquiry;
• Monitor usage trends to enhance user experience;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users, remember your preferences, and analyze how the site is used. You can set your browser to refuse some or all browser cookies, or to alert you when a website sets or accesses cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to respond to your request, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website and services, and compliance with legal obligations.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or communication tools, under appropriate confidentiality obligations;
• Professional advisors where necessary for legal, accounting, or business purposes;
• Authorities or third parties where required by law, regulation, or legal process.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you reside, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, as well as the right to data portability and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us so that we can address the matter.

12. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the country in which our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date, and we encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through the contact details listed on our website's footer or contact page.