Privacy Policy

We, Peter Baumgartner Marketingberatung GmbH & CoKG, take the protection of users' data on our websites very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our websites (free-your-brand.com, pitch-pros.com, green-marketing-award.at, austrianvintageposters.com). Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you access our services through your devices.

Please read the privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our approach, you must cease using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your consent to this privacy policy and any amendments to it.

This privacy policy explains:

How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
Who we share the data with
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we handle minors
Updates or changes to the privacy policy

What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

Non-identifiable and non-identifying information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our services (“Non-Personal Data”). Non-Personal Data does not allow us to identify the individual from whom it was collected. It mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that identifies you or could with reasonable effort be used to identify you (“Personal Data”). The Personal Data we collect through our services may include information such as names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. If we combine Personal Data with Non-Personal Data, we will treat the combined information as Personal Data for as long as it remains combined.

How do we collect data?

Here are the main methods we use to collect data:

We collect data when you use our services. When you visit our digital assets and use our services, we may collect, record, and store usage sessions and related information.
We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).
We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.
We collect data that you provide when you sign in to our services via a third party such as Facebook or Google.

Why do we collect this data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

To provide and operate our services;
To develop, customize, and improve our services;
To respond to your feedback, requests, and queries and to offer support;
To analyze request and usage patterns;
For internal, statistical, and research purposes;
To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;
To investigate violations and enforce our policies and terms as well as comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal orders;
To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in those emails.

Who do we share this data with?

We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g., data storage through third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances:
(i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other wrongdoing;
(ii) to establish or exercise our legal rights;
(iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as that of our users or the public;
(iv) in the event of a change of control in our company or one of our affiliates (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets, etc.);
(v) to collect, hold, and/or manage your data via authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes;
(vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience.

To avoid misunderstandings: We may transfer or share Non-Personal Data at our discretion and use it freely.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services ("Tracking Technologies"). These Tracking Technologies may allow third parties to collect your data automatically to improve navigation on our digital assets, enhance their performance, deliver a customized user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

We will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks without your consent.

Where do we store the data?

Non-Personal Data
Please note that our company and our trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. For the purposes described in this privacy policy, we store and process all Non-Personal Data we collect in various jurisdictions.

Personal Data
Personal Data may be stored and processed in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and, as required for the proper provision of our services and/or by law, in other jurisdictions.

How long do we retain the data?

We retain the collected data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We may correct, complete, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion at any time.

How do we protect the data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform that allows us to offer our services. Your data may be stored through our hosting provider’s data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and offer secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.

Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, post, or otherwise share with us or others.

We encourage you to set strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information with us or others that, if disclosed, could cause significant or lasting harm. As email and instant messaging are not considered secure communication channels, we ask that you do not share confidential information through these means.

How do we handle minors?

The services are not intended for users who have not reached the legal age of majority. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, do not download or use the services or provide us with any information.

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to ensure that minors are not using our services. If we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit and block access and delete any data stored about that user. If you believe a minor has provided us with data, please contact us as described below.

We only use your personal data for the purposes set out in this privacy policy and only when we believe:

the use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer service and technical support);
the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations; or
the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided this is done in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

As an EU resident, you may:

Request confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning you is being processed and access your stored Personal Data along with additional information;
Request to receive the Personal Data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;
Request correction of your stored Personal Data;
Request the deletion of your Personal Data;
Object to the processing of your Personal Data;
Request the restriction of processing of your Personal Data;
File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and legal requirements. If you have general questions about the Personal Data we collect and how we use it, please contact us as indicated below.

In providing the services, we may transfer data cross-border to affiliates or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions around the world. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

If you reside in the EEA, your Personal Data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection for Personal Data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have suitable contractual arrangements with our third parties to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, modification, deletion, loss, or theft of your Personal Data and that these third parties act at all times in compliance with applicable laws.

Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may revise this privacy policy at our sole discretion from time to time. The version published on the website is always current (see "Effective Date"). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. In the event of material changes, we will post a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after such notice constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the changes in the privacy policy and your consent to be bound by the terms of those changes.

Contact

If you have general questions about the services or the data we collect and how we use it, please contact us:

Name: Peter Baumgartner Marketingberatung GmbH & CoKG
Data Protection Officer: Dr. Peter Baumgartner
Address: 1010 Vienna, Kleeblattgasse 5/9
Email: peter@peterbaumgartner.biz