Who are we?

The Johannes Kepler University Linz (also referred to as “we”, “us”, “JKU”, “TransEET”) acts as Data Controller for the TransEET Website and Newsletter. This privacy policy will explain how we use the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

What data do we collect?

TransEET collects the following data:

  • Access data (date of access, location)
  • Personal identification information (email address)

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide TransEET with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

  • Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.
  • Sign up for our newsletter on our Website.

How will we use your data?

TransEET collects your data so that we can:

  • Email you our newsletter (if you have signed up for it).
  • Collect information about access and usage of the TransEET Website.

How do we store your data?

We use the services by World4You Internet Services GmbH to store and manage the data collected. 

We will keep your email address until you unsubscribe from our newsletter. All other data is de-identified, so it can no longer be used to identify an individual person and is only used for anonymous statistical information.

What are your data protection rights?

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

The right to rectification—You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate and to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure—Under certain conditions, you have the right to request that we erase your personal data.

The right to restrict processing—Under certain conditions, you have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

The right to object to processing—Under certain conditions, you have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.

The right to data portability—Under certain conditions, you have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization or directly to you.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond. Please contact us if you would like to exercise any of these rights.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

TransEET uses cookies to improve your experience on our website and to fulfill reporting duties, including:

  • Understanding how many individuals use our website in what way

What types of cookies do we use?

There are many different types of cookies; however, our website uses the following:

  • Functionality—TransEET uses these cookies to recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and your location. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies is used.

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser.

Privacy policies of other websites

The TransEET website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so you should read their privacy policy if you click a link to another website.

Changes to our privacy policy

We regularly review our privacy policy and post any updates on this web page. This policy was last updated on October 9th, 2024.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy and the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: transeetcde@gmail.com

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that we have not addressed your concern satisfactorily, you may contact the Austrian Data Protection Authority:

Telefone: +43 1 52 152-0

Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at

Address: Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria