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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 6, 2026

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Patrick Batke e.U.

Mahrweg 9/47

1220 Wien, Österreich

Email: info@patrickbatke.com

Phone: +43 699 1276 9931

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Contact Form Data

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Project description and any information you provide in the contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see the Cookie Policy section below.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you contact us via the contact form or accept cookies
  • Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): To improve our website and services, analyze usage patterns, and prevent fraud
  • Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): To respond to your inquiries and potentially enter into a service agreement

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and project requests
  • To provide quotes and discuss potential projects
  • To communicate about services and project updates
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To analyze website usage and optimize content
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

All third-party service providers are carefully selected and contractually obligated to protect your data in compliance with GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact Form Data: Up to 2 years after your last interaction, unless you request earlier deletion
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for up to 26 months
  • Cookie Consent: 12 months, after which you'll be asked again

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access (Article 15)

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification (Article 16)

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (Article 17)

You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)

You can request that we limit how we use your data.

Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object (Article 21)

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7)

You can withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@patrickbatke.com

8. Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples: Cookie consent preferences, session management

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your activity across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Examples: Advertising networks, social media tracking

8.3 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your cookie consent settings (displayed on your first visit) or through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on this website.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Complaints and Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

For Austria, the supervisory authority is:

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde

Barichgasse 40-42

1030 Vienna, Austria

Website: www.dsb.gv.at

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Patrick Batke

Email: info@patrickbatke.com

Phone: +43 699 1276 9931