Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Marcin Stawowczyk, the data controller, uses and protects any information that you give when you use the website https://stawowczyk.me. This policy is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Introduction and Overview

We have created this Privacy Policy to explain to you in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 and applicable national laws what personal data (short: data) we process as a controller – and which data are processed by entities we authorize (e.g. service providers). The terms used should be understood in a gender-neutral manner.

In short: We inform you comprehensively about the data we process about you.

Privacy policies usually sound very technical and use specialized legal terms. This Privacy Policy aims to explain the most important things to you as simply and transparently as possible. Where it promotes transparency, technical terms are explained in a reader-friendly manner, links to further information are provided, and graphics are used. We inform you in a clear and simple way that within the scope of our business activities we process personal data only when there is an appropriate legal basis.

Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by us within our business and all personal data processed by authorized companies (data processors). Personal data means information as defined in Article 4 No. 1 of the GDPR, such as for example name, email address and postal address of a person. Processing personal data allows us to offer and invoice our services and products, both online and offline.

The scope of this Privacy Policy includes:

• All online presences (websites, online shops) that we operate
• Our social media profiles and email communication
• Mobile applications for smartphones and other devices

In short: The Privacy Policy applies to all areas in which personal data is structured processed within the business through the mentioned channels.

Legal Basis

We only process your data when at least one of the following conditions is met:

1. Consent (Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR): You have given us consent to process your data for a specific purpose. An example would be the storage of data entered in a contact form.
2. Contract (Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR): To fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations with you, we process your data. For example, if we conclude a sales agreement with you, we need personal information in advance.
3. Legal Obligation (Article 6 (1) lit. c GDPR): If we are subject to a legal obligation, we process your data. For example, we are legally required to retain invoices for accounting purposes. They usually contain personal data.
4. Legitimate Interests (Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR): In case of legitimate interests that do not restrict your fundamental rights, we reserve the right to process personal data. For example, we must process certain data to safely and economically efficiently operate our website. This processing constitutes a legitimate interest.

Contact Details of the Controller

If you have questions about data protection or the processing of personal data, below are the contact details of the controller:

Marcin Stawowczyk EU
Gutenbergstraße 2/3
6020 Innsbruck
Austria

Email: hi@stawowczyk.me
Phone: +43 6763438865

Data Storage Period

As a general criterion, we only store personal data as long as it is absolutely necessary to provide our services and products. This means we delete personal data once the reason for processing the data no longer exists. In some cases, we are legally required to retain certain data even after the original purpose ceases to exist, for example for accounting purposes.

If you wish to delete your data or revoke consent for data processing, your data will be deleted as quickly as possible and to the extent that no retention obligation exists.

Your Rights

In accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, we inform you of the following rights that apply to you:

• Right of Access: You have the right to information about whether we process your data. If so, you have the right to receive a copy of that data and obtain information such as the purpose of processing, categories of data, recipients of data, storage period, and other rights.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of data if it contains errors.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that data be stored but not further processed.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing and profiling purposes.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe that the processing of your data violates the GDPR.

Data Processing Security

We have implemented both technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. Where possible, we encrypt or pseudonymize personal data. Cookies are stored in encrypted form and we use HTTPS protocol for secure data transmission over the internet.

Communication

When you contact us via email, telephone, or through an online form, personal data may be processed. Data is processed to handle your correspondence and related business matters. Data is deleted when the business matter is concluded and applicable laws allow.

The legal basis for processing is:

• Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (Your consent)
• Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract or pre-contractual obligations)
• Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (our legitimate interest in conducting professional communication)

Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by a professional hosting provider. When you visit our site, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores data such as your IP address, time of visit, browser used, and other data. Data is typically stored for two weeks and then automatically deleted.

We do not transmit this data to third parties, but we cannot exclude that it may be reviewed by authorities in case of violation of law.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use them to:

• Remember your preferences
• Track visit statistics
• Improve site functionality
• Display personalized content

You can control cookies in your browser settings. You can delete all cookies or set your browser to notify you before saving a cookie.

The legal basis for cookies requiring consent is Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. For cookies necessary for site operation is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (our legitimate interests).

Sensitive Data

We do not intend to process special categories of personal data, such as health data, racial origin or political views, unless it is absolutely necessary to perform our business functions and you have explicit consent.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the new terms.