Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Viktor Schöll, MA, MFA
Email: contact@schoell-v.com
Phone: +43 664 426 44 25

2. Personal Data

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes in particular name, email address, telephone number, and any data you voluntarily provide to us during registration or contact.

3. Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal data exclusively for the following purposes:

• Registration and participation in the Digital China Talk Hangzhou 2026 (contract performance, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Contact and communication by email (legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or pre-contractual measures)
• Sending information about the event (consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Legal obligations (e.g., retention obligations, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

4. Cookies & Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies only after your explicit consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and the applicable ePrivacy rules (TTDSG/DSG).

Google Analytics 4 (GA4): With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (within the EU: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). GA4 collects pseudonymised usage data (e.g. page views, session duration, device type) via cookies. IP addresses are anonymised before transmission (IP masking). Cookies set: _ga (2 years), _ga_* (2 years). Data is processed in the USA; Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. You may withdraw your consent at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer. Further information: Google Privacy Policy.

Microsoft Clarity: With your consent, we use Microsoft Clarity, a web analytics service by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA. Clarity collects anonymised usage data, heatmaps, and session recordings to improve usability. Cookies: _clck (12 months), _clsk (1 day), MUID (13 months). Data is processed on Microsoft servers in the USA; Microsoft is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Further information: Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Your consent is stored for 180 days. To change or withdraw your decision at any time, click the Cookie Settings link in the footer of this website.

5. Third-Party Services

Google Fonts: This website uses Google Fonts for consistent font display. When loading the page, your IP address is transmitted to Google servers. Legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in consistent presentation). Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Web3Forms: We use Web3Forms (web3forms.com) to process registration form submissions. When you submit a form, your input is transmitted to Web3Forms servers. Legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

LinkedIn (Links): This website contains links to LinkedIn. If you follow these links, data will be transmitted to LinkedIn. We have no influence over LinkedIn's data collection.

6. Storage Duration

We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purposes or as required by legal retention obligations (in particular tax and commercial retention periods of 7 years). Once the purpose ceases to apply or the retention period expires, the data will be deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – You may request information about the data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – You may request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – You may request deletion of your data, provided no legal retention obligations prevent this.
• Right to restriction (Art. 18 GDPR) – You may request restriction of processing.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – You may request receipt of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) – You may object to processing of your data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
• Right to withdraw consent – You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
• Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR) – You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority (dsb@dsb.gv.at).

8. Data Security

As this website is a static HTML page without a database or server backend, personal data is not automatically stored. Data transmission (e.g., by email) is encrypted insofar as your email service supports it. We recommend not transmitting sensitive data via unencrypted channels.

9. Contact for Data Protection Questions

If you have questions about the processing of your personal data or the exercise of your rights, please contact:

Viktor Schöll, MA, MFA
Email: contact@schoell-v.com
Phone: +43 664 426 44 25

10. Version of This Policy

This Privacy Policy is currently valid and has the status of June 2026. Due to further development of our website or changes in legal requirements, an update to this policy may become necessary.