Privacy Policy
1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our privacy policy listed below this text.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Notice concerning the responsible party” in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us – for example, data you enter in a contact form. Other data is automatically collected or obtained with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page visit). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contractual offers, orders, or other requests.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you may revoke it at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. You can contact us at any time with further questions on the subject of data protection.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This happens primarily with analytics programs. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider: WIX
Provider: Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (“WIX”).
WIX is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, WIX analyzes user behavior, visitor sources, geographic region of visitors, and visitor numbers. WIX stores cookies on your browser that are necessary for website display and security purposes (essential cookies). The data collected via WIX may be stored on various servers worldwide, including in the USA.
Details can be found in WIX’s privacy policy: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy
WIX states that data transfers to the USA and other third countries are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or comparable guarantees under Art. 46 GDPR. Details: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users
The use of WIX is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in a reliable presentation of our website. If appropriate consent was requested, the processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG (for storage of cookies or access to user device information). Consent may be revoked at any time.
WIX is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This agreement ensures compliance with European data protection standards in the U.S. Certified companies commit to adhering to these standards. More info: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5626
3. General Notes and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When using this website, various personal data will be collected. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and why this happens.
We note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Notice Concerning the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Dr. Sebastian P. Nischwitz
Nibelungengasse 66, 8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 681 2073 3816
Email: office@drnischwitz.com
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who decides alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing it (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law).
Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special data categories are processed. If you have explicitly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.
If data processing is necessary for contract performance or pre-contractual measures, it is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. In case of legal obligations, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. It may also occur based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Specific legal bases are stated in the following sections.
Recipients of Personal Data
We work with various external parties during our business activities. Sometimes, this requires transferring personal data. We only share data if necessary for contract fulfillment, if legally required (e.g., to tax authorities), based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), or other legal grounds.
If processors are involved, we only transfer data based on valid processing contracts. In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of processing before the revocation remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Data Processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E OR F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS.
IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ESTABLISH, EXERCISE OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR DATA IS USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING RELATED TO DIRECT MARKETING. AFTER YOUR OBJECTION, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
In case of GDPR violations, affected persons have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in their habitual residence, workplace, or the location of the alleged violation. This does not affect other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a common, machine-readable format. You may also request direct transmission to another controller, if technically feasible.
Access, Correction, Deletion
Within the applicable legal framework, you have the right to request information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances:
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If you contest the accuracy of your data.
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If processing is unlawful but you request restriction instead of deletion.
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If we no longer need the data but you require it for legal claims.
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If you object under Art. 21(1) GDPR and the balance of interests is pending.
If processing is restricted, your data may – apart from storage – only be processed with your consent or for legal claims or to protect the rights of another person or for important public interests.
Objection to Promotional Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact details published in accordance with legal notice obligations for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional materials, such as spam emails.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our websites use “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not harm your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored until you delete them manually or your web browser automatically deletes them.
Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of specific services provided by third-party companies (e.g., cookies for payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions wouldn’t work without them (e.g., shopping cart or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies necessary for the electronic communication process, for providing specific functions you requested (e.g., shopping cart), or for optimizing the website (e.g., measuring audience metrics) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure a technically error-free and optimized service.
If consent to store cookies and similar technologies was requested, processing is based solely on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG). Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies and allow them only in individual cases, block cookies entirely or for specific cases, and enable automatic deletion when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
For details on the cookies and services used on this website, please refer to this privacy policy.
Requests by Email or Telephone
If you contact us by email or telephone, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us to handle your concern. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if it was requested; consent may be revoked at any time.
The data sent to us via contact requests remains with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for storage no longer applies (e.g., once your request is resolved). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
5. Plugins and Tools
Google Fonts
This site uses Google Fonts for consistent font display. When a page is accessed, your browser loads the required fonts into its cache to display text correctly.
To do this, your browser must connect to Google’s servers. This allows Google to know that your IP address was used to access this website.
The use of Google Fonts is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in a uniform presentation of text and fonts. If consent was requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG (for storage of cookies or device data access); consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If your browser does not support Google Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used instead.
For more information, visit:
Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), ensuring compliance with European data protection standards in the U.S. Certified companies commit to these standards. More info: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780
Google Maps
This site uses the Google Maps service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Maps enables the integration of maps on our website.
To use Google Maps, your IP address must be stored. This information is usually transferred to and stored on a Google server in the U.S. We have no control over this data transmission.
If Google Maps is enabled, Google may use Google Fonts for consistent font display. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into the browser cache.
The use of Google Maps is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the appealing presentation of our online offers and easy findability of locations mentioned on the website. If consent was requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG (for cookie storage or access to user device data); consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details:
More about how Google handles user data: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For details: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780
Source: https://www.e-recht24.de