Privacy Policy
Information pursuant to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for Afilli Homes e.U.
The use of the websites of Afilli Homes e.U. is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services of our company through our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. 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 carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Afilli Homes e.U.
With this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects will be informed about their rights under this privacy policy.
Afilli Homes e.U. has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures as the data controller to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can generally have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, it is up to the data subject to provide personal data to us by alternative means, such as by phone.
The privacy policy of Afilli Homes e.U. is based on the terminology used by the European Directive and Regulation Makers when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easily readable and understandable for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.
We use the following terms in this privacy policy:
a) Personal Data
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to 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 is any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, alteration or 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 is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
e) Profiling
Profiling is 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, in particular 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 is the processing of personal data in such a way that 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 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
The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of member states, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be laid down in Union law or the law of member states.
h) Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to whom personal data is disclosed, whether or not a third party. Authorities that may receive personal data in the course of a specific investigation under Union law or the law of member states shall not be considered recipients.
j) Third Party
A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process the personal data.
k) Consent
Consent is 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 & Address of the Data Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other applicable data protection laws in the member states of the European Union, and other data protection-related regulations is:
Afilli Homes e.U.
Yeliz Kurt
Salzburgerstrasse 43
5500 Bischofshofen
Email: info@afilli-homes.at
3. Cookies
The websites of Afilli Homes e.U. use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.
Many websites 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 can be used to recognize the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows websites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the data subject from other browsers that contain other cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, Afilli Homes e.U. can provide users with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.
Through the use of cookies, the information and offerings on our website can be optimized for the user. Cookies enable us, as already mentioned, 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 user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter their login data every time they visit the website because 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.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all commonly used internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
4. Website Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies," text files that are stored on your computer and allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. If IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within the European Union member states or other contracting states of the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the website operator to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activities, and to provide other services related to website usage and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to fully use all functions of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
You can prevent the collection of your user data by Google Analytics only on this website by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents the collection of your data during future visits to this website: Deactivate Google Analytics.
If you delete the cookies in this browser, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again.
Further information on the Google Analytics terms and privacy policy can also be found at https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html.
5. Collection of General Data and Information
Each time the website of Afilli Homes e.U. is accessed by an affected person or an automated system, a range of general data and information is collected. This general data and information are stored in the server's log files. The data collected can include (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 comes to our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages accessed through an accessing system on our website, (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 the defense against dangers in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, Afilli Homes e.U. does not draw conclusions about the affected person. This information is needed to (1) correctly deliver the contents of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertisements for it, (3) ensure the long-term 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. These anonymized data and information are evaluated statistically and also 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.
6. Subscription to Our Newsletter
The website of Afilli Homes e.U. gives users the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the data controller during the subscription to the newsletter is derived from the input form used for this purpose.
Afilli Homes e.U. informs its customers and business partners regularly via a newsletter about the company’s offers. The newsletter can generally only be received if (1) the affected person has a valid email address and (2) the affected person has registered for the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address first provided for the newsletter subscription via the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
Upon registration for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the affected person at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to trace any misuse of the email address at a later time and thus serves the legal protection of the data controller.
The personal data collected during the newsletter registration is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Subscribers may also be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or for a related registration, such as in the case of changes to the newsletter service or changes to the technical conditions. The personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will not be passed on to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be canceled by the affected person at any time. The consent to store personal data, which the affected person has given us for the newsletter distribution, can be withdrawn at any time. For the purpose of withdrawing consent, a corresponding link is included in each newsletter. Additionally, it is possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on the website of the data controller or by informing the data controller in another way.
7. Newsletter Tracking
The newsletters of Afilli Homes e.U. contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such emails that are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. With the embedded tracking pixel, Afilli Homes e.U. can determine whether and when an email was opened by an affected person and which links in the email were clicked on by the affected person.
Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and analyzed by the data controller to optimize the newsletter distribution and better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the affected person. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Affected persons are always entitled to withdraw their separate consent, given via the double opt-in procedure, for this purpose. After a withdrawal, this personal data will be deleted by the data controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter will automatically be considered by Afilli Homes e.U. as a withdrawal.
8. Contact via the Website
The website of Afilli Homes e.U. contains information required by law that enables rapid electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, which includes a general address for so-called electronic mail (email address). If an individual contacts the data controller via email or through a contact form, the personal data provided by the individual will be automatically stored. Such personal data provided voluntarily by an individual to the data controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the individual. There will be no transfer of this personal data to third parties.
9. Routine Deletion & Blocking of Personal Data
The data controller processes and stores personal data of the individual only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or if required by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations that the data controller is subject to.
Once the purpose for storage no longer applies, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator has expired, the personal data will routinely and in accordance with the legal requirements be blocked or deleted.
10. Rights of the Data Subject
a) Right to Confirmation
Every individual has the right granted by the European legislator to request confirmation from the data controller whether their personal data is being processed. If an individual wishes to exercise this right, they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
b) Right to Access
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller free access to the personal data stored about them, as well as a copy of this data. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to access the following information:
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in relation to the transfer. If an individual wishes to exercise this right, they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, also by means of a supplementary statement, considering the purposes of the processing. If an individual wishes to exercise this right, they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate erasure of personal data concerning them if one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:
If one of the above reasons applies and an individual wants the personal data stored by Afilli Homes e.U. to be erased, they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time. The Data Protection Officer or another employee will ensure that the deletion request is promptly followed.
If the personal data was made public by Afilli Homes e.U. and our company is required to erase the personal data as the controller under Article 17(1) of the GDPR, Afilli Homes e.U. will take reasonable measures, including technical ones, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data about the erasure request, considering available technology and implementation costs.
e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to request the restriction of processing from the controller if one of the following conditions is met:
If any of the above conditions are met and an individual wishes to request restriction of personal data stored by Afilli Homes e.U., they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time. The Data Protection Officer or another employee will ensure the restriction of processing is carried out.
f) Right to Data Portability
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the original controller, provided the processing is based on consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract under Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the 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 controller.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request that personal data is directly transferred from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided this does not impair the rights and freedoms of other individuals.
To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject can contact the Data Protection Officer or any other employee of Afilli Homes e.U. at any time.
g) Right to Object
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to object, for reasons related to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This applies also to profiling based on these provisions.
Afilli Homes e.U. will no longer process the personal data in case of 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 Afilli Homes e.U. processes personal data for direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Afilli Homes e.U. processing for direct marketing purposes, Afilli Homes e.U. will no longer process the personal data for such purposes.
Moreover, the data subject has the right to object, for reasons related to their particular situation, to processing for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes under Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the data subject can contact the Data Protection Officer of Afilli Homes e.U. or any other employee at any time.
h) Automated Decisions 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, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision:
If the decision is based on the necessity for a contract or is based on the explicit consent of the data subject, Afilli Homes e.U. will take appropriate measures to protect the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of the data subject, including the right to obtain human intervention, express their point of view, and contest the decision.
If an individual wishes to assert their rights in relation to automated decisions, they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
i) Right to Withdraw Consent for Data Processing
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.
If an individual wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
11. Legal Basis for Processing
Article 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 in processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our business were injured, and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be shared with a doctor, a hospital, or other third parties. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, if the processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override these interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator, who considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed when the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).
12. 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 conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and stakeholders.
13. Duration of Personal Data Storage
The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the period expires, the relevant data will be routinely deleted, provided they are no longer required for the fulfillment of the contract or for pre-contractual measures.
14. Legal or Contractual Requirements to Provide Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Not Providing Personal Data
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may arise from contractual provisions (e.g., details about the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that a data subject provides us with personal data, which will then be processed by us. For example, the data subject is required to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would result in the inability to conclude a contract with the data subject. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact our Data Protection Officer. Our Data Protection Officer will inform the data subject, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contractually for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and the consequences of not providing the personal data.
15. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.
16. Competent Authority
Austrian Data Protection Authority
Wickenburggasse 8
1080 Vienna
Austria
This privacy policy was created using the Privacy Policy Generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as an external data protection officer for Freising, in cooperation with data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke.