Data Protection Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance to us. It is generally possible to use the websites of Blaue Lagune Illmitz without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services of our company through our website, it may become necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always done in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the national data protection regulations applicable to Blaue Lagune Illmitz. Through this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data collected, used, and processed by us. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects about their rights.

Blaue Lagune Illmitz, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, it is up to each data subject to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone, if preferred.
 
1. Definitions
The privacy policy of Blaue Lagune Illmitz is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used:
 
a) Personal Data
Personal data refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter „data subject“). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, especially by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more specific features, which are an expression of the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data Subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

d) Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, especially to analyze or predict aspects concerning work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements of that natural person.

f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization means the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or Data Controller
Controller or data controller means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor
Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient
Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to which personal data is disclosed, whether or not a third party. However, authorities that may receive personal data in the course of a specific inquiry under Union or Member State law are not considered recipients.

j) Third Party
Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or the processor, are authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent
Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.
 
2. Name and Address of the Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions with data protection character is:
Blaue Lagune Illmitz
Ernst M. Albert
Webseite: www.blaue-lagune-illmitz.at
E-Mail: info@blaue-lagune-illmitz.at
 
3. Cookies
The websites of Blaue Lagune Illmitz use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many internet pages and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows internet pages and servers to be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows the visited websites and servers to recognize the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, Blaue Lagune Illmitz can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.

With the help of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the interest of the user. Cookies allow us, as mentioned earlier, to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a website user who uses cookies does not need to enter access data each time they visit the website, as this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart through a cookie.

When you leave a comment on our site, this may involve storing your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is a convenience feature so that you do not have to re-enter all your data when you write another comment.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and only refers to the post ID of the article you just edited.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the used internet browser and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the used internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

To manage the cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool „Real Cookie Banner.“ Details on the functionality of „Real Cookie Banner“ can be found at https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/.

Providing personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obligated to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we cannot manage your consents.
 
4. Collection of General Data and Information
The website of Blaue Lagune Illmitz collects a range of general data and information with each access to the website by an affected person or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following can be collected: (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system arrives at our website (known as the referrer), (4) the subwebsites that are accessed on our website through an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet Service Provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve to protect against dangers in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, Blaue Lagune Illmitz does not draw conclusions about the affected person. Instead, this information is needed to (1) deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) optimize the contents of our website and the advertisements for it, (3) ensure the permanent functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information in the event of a cyberattack. Therefore, Blaue Lagune Illmitz evaluates these anonymized data and information statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymized data in the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by an affected person.
 
5. Registration on Our Website
The affected person has the option to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. The specific personal data transmitted to the data controller is derived from the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the affected person is collected and stored solely for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may instruct the transfer to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the data controller.

By registering on the data controller’s website, the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the affected person, the date, and the time of registration are also stored. The storage of this data is done to prevent misuse of our services and to enable the clarification of committed criminal offenses if necessary. Thus, the storage of this data is required to secure the data controller. Generally, this data will not be shared with third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or it serves the purpose of law enforcement.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email.

Registration of the affected person with voluntary provision of personal data enables the data controller to offer content or services that can only be provided to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered individuals are free to change the personal data provided at registration at any time or to have it completely removed from the data controller’s records.

The data controller provides each affected person with information about which personal data is stored about them upon request. Additionally, the data controller will correct or delete personal data at the request or indication of the affected person, provided there are no statutory retention obligations. The entire staff of the data controller are available as contact persons in this context.
 
6. Contact Possibility via the Website
The website of Blaue Lagune Illmitz contains information required by law that allows for quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, including a general electronic mail (email) address. If an affected person contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the affected person will be automatically stored. Such voluntarily transmitted personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the affected person. There will be no disclosure of this personal data to third parties.
 
7. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data
The data controller processes and stores personal data of the affected person only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as provided by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.

When the storage purpose no longer applies or a storage period prescribed by European or other competent legislation expires, personal data will be routinely and in accordance with legal requirements blocked or deleted.
 
8. Rights of the Affacted Person
a) Right to Confirmation
Every affected person has the right granted by the European legislator to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If an affected person wishes to exercise this right, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

b) Right to Information
Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain free information from the data controller at any time about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the affected person the right to be informed about the following:
– the purposes of processing
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– the categories of personal data being processed
– the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, especially if recipients are in third countries or international organizations
– if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration
– the existence of the right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the data controller or to object to such processing
– the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
– if the personal data was not collected from the affected person: All available information about the source of the data
– the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, according to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and—at least in these cases—meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the affected person
Furthermore, the affected person has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the affected person also has the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If an affected person wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

c) Right to Rectification
Every affected person has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the affected person has the right to request, taking into account the purposes of processing, the completion of incomplete personal data—also by means of an additional statement.

If an affected person wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Every affected person has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the data controller that personal data concerning them be erased immediately, provided one of the following reasons applies and processing is not necessary:
– The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
– The affected person withdraws their consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
– The affected person objects to the processing according to Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the affected person objects to the processing according to Article 21(2) GDPR.
– The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
– The erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.
– The personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services according to Article 8(1) GDPR.
If one of the above reasons applies and an affected person wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Blaue Lagune Illmitz, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Blaue Lagune Illmitz will ensure that the erasure request is promptly complied with.

If the personal data has been made public by Blaue Lagune Illmitz and our company, as the data controller, is obligated to erase the personal data according to Article 17(1) GDPR, Blaue Lagune Illmitz will take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the affected person has requested the erasure of all links to these personal data or of copies or replications of these personal data, as far as processing is not necessary. The employee of Blaue Lagune Illmitz will ensure that the necessary actions are taken in each case.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every affected person has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the data controller the restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:
– The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the affected person, for a period enabling the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
– The processing is unlawful, the affected person opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of the use of the personal data.
– The data controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, but the affected person requires it for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
– The affected person has objected to processing according to Article 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the data controller override those of the affected person.
If one of the above conditions is met and an affected person wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by Blaue Lagune Illmitz, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Blaue Lagune Illmitz will ensure that the restriction of processing is implemented.

f) Right to Data Portability
Every affected person has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a data controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another data controller without hindrance from the data controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract according to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the data controller.

Furthermore, the affected person has the right, when exercising their right to data portability according to Article 20(1) GDPR, to have the personal data transmitted directly from one data controller to another, where technically feasible, and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise the right to data portability, the affected person can contact an employee of Blaue Lagune Illmitz at any time.

g) Right to Object
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to object, at any time and for reasons related to their particular situation, to the processing of their personal data based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

Blaue Lagune Illmitz will no longer process personal data in the event of an objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If Blaue Lagune Illmitz processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of their personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the processing of their data for direct marketing purposes, Blaue Lagune Illmitz will no longer process the personal data for those purposes.

Additionally, the data subject has the right to object, for reasons related to their particular situation, to the processing of their personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes under Art. 89 (1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject can contact any employee of Blaue Lagune Illmitz or another employee directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC, through automated procedures that use technical specifications.

h) Automated Decision in Individual Cases Including Profiling
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — that has legal effect or significantly affects them, unless the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on Union or Member State regulations to which the controller is subject, and these regulations provide appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and the legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject.

If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject, Blaue Lagune Illmitz will implement appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and the legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain intervention from a person on the part of the controller, to present their own point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise their rights regarding automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

i) Right to Withdraw Consent
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
 
9. Legal Basis for Processing
Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures, such as in the case of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as to fulfill tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing personal data may be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another person. For example, if a visitor to our premises is injured and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information needs to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third parties, the processing would be based on Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by any of the above legal bases, if the processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they are specifically mentioned by the European legislator. It is considered that a legitimate interest may be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
 
10. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the operation of our business for the benefit of all our employees and stakeholders.
 
11. Duration for which Personal Data is Stored
The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is generally the respective statutory retention period unless explicit exceptions are specified. After the expiration of the period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided that they are no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or for the initiation of a contract.

When you leave a comment, it will be stored indefinitely, including metadata. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. All users can view, modify, or delete their personal information at any time (the username cannot be changed). Website administrators can also view and modify this information.
 
12. Legal or Contractual Requirements for providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Providing
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may arise from contractual arrangements (e.g., information about the contracting party). It may be necessary to provide personal data to conclude a contract, which will subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is required to provide personal data when entering into a contract with our company. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract not being concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the contract conclusion, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and the consequences of not providing the personal data.
 
13. Existance of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.
 
14. Embedded Content from other Websites
Posts on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, posts, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking services, and record your interaction with this embedded content, including your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.