Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 2nd, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Hermann Kudlich Consultancy (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG).
2. Who We Are (Controller Information)
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Hermann Kudlich
3021 Pressbaum, Austria
Email: hermann@kudlich.net
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at the email above.
3. What Data We Collect & Why
We collect the following personal data for the specified purposes:
Contact Information (Name, Email, Message): Used to respond to inquiries via the contact form.
Newsletter Signup Data (Email): Used to send updates and marketing communications.
Website Analytics Data (IP, browser type, referrer): Used to improve website experience and analyze user behavior via Google Analytics and Hotjar.
Heatmap & Session Recordings (Hotjar): Used to understand website interactions and enhance usability.
The legal basis for processing your data under the GDPR is your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a)).
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, track user behavior, and analyze website traffic via Google Analytics and Hotjar.
The types of cookies used include:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.
Analytics Cookies: Used for website insights (Google Analytics, Hotjar).
Marketing Cookies: Used for measuring ad performance.
You can manage your cookie preferences via our [Cookie Settings] page or configure your browser settings to disable cookies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
6. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access – Request a copy of your data.
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
Right to Object – Object to tracking/processing.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, email us at hermann@kudlich.net.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the EEA (e.g., Google Analytics servers in the U.S.), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other safeguards approved by the EU.
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no online service is 100% secure, so we encourage caution when sharing sensitive information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.
10. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your personal data:
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax authorities).
To protect our legal rights in case of fraud or abuse.
If required by a court order or government request.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated on our website.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Hermann Kudlich
3021 Pressbaum, Austria
Email: hermann@kudlich.net
