Privacy Policy
Data Protection Information
1. Controller (Data Protection Officer)
Samuel Ziegler, BSc
Email: office@vetosec.at
Website: https://vetosec.at
Address: Universitätsstraße 65/67, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, company name, phone number - collected when you submit contact forms or inquire about our services
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, pages visited, referrer information - collected via server logs
- Cookie Data: For analytics and website functionality (only with your explicit consent)
- Form Submission Data: Information you voluntarily provide in contact forms or service requests
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries and service requests
- Providing cybersecurity consulting services and support
- Improving our website functionality and user experience
- Website analytics and performance optimization (with your consent)
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations (Austrian and EU law)
- Legitimate business interests in understanding user behavior and service effectiveness
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
- Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: Your explicit consent (e.g., Google Analytics, marketing communications)
- Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Contract performance (service delivery, consulting)
- Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: Legal obligations (tax law, Austrian Corporate Code)
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interests (security, website optimization, fraud prevention)
5. Data Retention Periods
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purpose:
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 3 years or until legal obligations are fulfilled
- Server Logs: Retained for 30 days (IP addresses, access logs)
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (26 months by default)
- Customer Service Data: Retained for 7 years (Austrian tax and business law requirements)
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
6. Cookies and Web Analytics
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website usage, visitor behavior, and traffic sources. This processing is only activated with your explicit consent via our cookie banner. Google Analytics may transfer data to the United States under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- Tracking ID (if enabled): Google Analytics
- Data Controller: Google Ireland Limited
- Processing Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior analysis
- Cookies Set: _ga, _ga_[measurement-id], _gid
- Retention: 26 months (configurable)
- Manage your Google data
Essential Cookies: We may set essential cookies for website functionality without consent (e.g., CSRF tokens, session identifiers).
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences via our cookie settings or your browser settings.
7. External Resources and Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services, which may process your data:
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Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior (with consent)
Google Analytics Privacy Policy - Email Service: Contact form submissions may be processed via secure email (office@vetosec.at)
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data under GDPR and Austrian Data Protection Law:
- Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Obtain confirmation of whether your data is processed and receive a copy
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure/Right to be Forgotten (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde)
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)
9. Data Security and Protection Measures
We implement comprehensive technical and organizational security measures:
- All data transmission encrypted using TLS 1.2+ (HTTPS)
- Secure server infrastructure with access controls
- Regular security updates and patches
- Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
- Monitoring for unauthorized access attempts
- Secure disposal of data when no longer needed
10. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or automated profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
11. Data Transfers and International Transfers
Personal data may be transferred to the United States for Google Analytics processing. These transfers are safeguarded under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses. You have the right to obtain information about safeguards applied to such transfers. Web fonts are served locally and do not result in international transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes, new technologies, or improvements to our services. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.
13. Contact and Data Subject Rights Requests
To exercise any of your rights or for privacy-related inquiries, please contact us:
Samuel Ziegler, BSc
Email: office@vetosec.at
Website: https://vetosec.at
Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde):
If you wish to lodge a complaint: www.dsb.gv.at
Last updated: March 2026