Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how this website (“Site”) collects, processes, and protects personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Austrian law. By using this Site, you consent to the practices described below.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Maria Veretenina — Official Representation Vienna, Austria Email:
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
3.1 Data you provide directly
- Contact form submissions (name, email address, message content)
- Newsletter subscriptions (email address)
- Press or booking inquiries (name, email, organization, message)
3.2 Automatically collected data
When you visit the Site, standard technical data may be collected:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites
- Cookies (see Section 7)
This data is used for security, analytics, and improving the Site.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries and communication requests
- Managing newsletter subscriptions
- Providing press materials or booking information
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Ensuring security and preventing misuse
- Fulfilling legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of a contract or pre‑contractual steps
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests (security, analytics, site optimization)
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR — legal obligations
6. Data Sharing
Your data may be shared with:
- Technical service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Authorized representatives of Maria Veretenina
- Legal authorities when required by law
All service providers operate under GDPR‑compliant agreements.
We do not share data with advertisers or social media platforms unless you explicitly interact with embedded content.
7. Cookies and Analytics
This Site may use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functions
- Improve performance and usability
- Analyze visitor behavior (e.g., via privacy‑friendly analytics tools)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
If you want, I can also prepare a Cookie Banner text.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
- Contact form messages: up to 12 months
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Technical logs: typically 30–90 days
- Legal records: according to statutory requirements
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB)
To exercise your rights, contact:
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
11. External Links
This Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised version.
13. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, please contact:
Maria Veretenina — Official Representation Email: