Data Protection & Privacy Policy

I am very pleased about your interest in my offers. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously.

We have drafted this privacy policy to explain, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, what information we collect, how we use data, and what options you have as a visitor to this website. Unfortunately, such explanations tend to sound very technical, but we have made an effort to describe the most important points as simply and clearly as possible.

We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Using our website is generally possible without providing personal data. If personal data (such as name and email addresses) is collected on our pages, it is always done voluntarily whenever possible. This data is not shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Automatic Data Storage
When you visit websites nowadays, certain information is automatically created and stored, including on this website.

When you visit our website as you are now, our web server (the computer on which this website is stored) automatically saves data such as your device's IP address, the addresses of the visited subpages, details about your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.), and the date and time. We do not use this data and generally do not pass it on, but cannot exclude the possibility that this data may be reviewed in the case of illegal behavior.

Storage of Personal Data
Personal data that you electronically transmit to us on this website, such as name, email address, address, or other personal details as part of submitting a form or comments on the blog, is used by us solely for the specified purpose, securely stored, and not passed on to third parties.

We use your personal data only for communication with those visitors who explicitly request contact and for the processing of the services and products offered on this website. We do not pass on your personal data without consent, but cannot exclude the possibility that this data may be reviewed in the case of illegal behavior.

If you send us personal data via email—outside this website—we cannot guarantee secure transmission and protection of your data. We recommend that you never send confidential data via email without encryption.

Your Rights
Access, Deletion, Restriction

You have the fundamental rights to access, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, revocation, and objection. If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or if your data protection rights have been otherwise infringed, you can file a complaint with the supervisory authority. In Austria, this is the Data Protection Authority, whose website you can find at https://www.dsb.gv.at/.

SSL Encryption
This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser address bar changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser’s address bar.

When SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Cookies
Our website uses HTTP cookies to store user-specific data. A cookie is a small data packet exchanged between the web browser and the web server, which is meaningless to them but becomes significant for the web application, such as an online shop, e.g., the contents of a virtual shopping cart.

There are two types of cookies: first-party cookies created by our website and third-party cookies created by other websites (e.g., Google Analytics). Cookies are categorized into three types: essential cookies to ensure basic website functions, functional cookies to ensure website performance, and targeted cookies to improve user experience.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some cookies remain on your device until you delete them. They allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

If you do not wish this, you can configure your browser to notify you about the setting of cookies and only allow them on a case-by-case basis. You can delete or disable cookies at any time. The procedure varies by browser; it is best to search for instructions on Google using terms like "delete cookies chrome" or "disable cookies chrome" for Chrome browsers, or replace "chrome" with the name of your browser, e.g., Edge, Firefox, Safari.

If you generally do not allow us to use cookies by disabling them in your browser settings, some functions and pages may not work as expected.

Server Log Files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files that your browser transmits to us automatically. These include:

- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request

This data is not assignable to specific individuals. A merging of this data with other data sources does not take place. We reserve the right to review this data retroactively if we become aware of concrete indications of unlawful use.

Newsletter Data / mini.inspirations

If you wish to receive the newsletter/mini.inspirations offered on the website (i.e., regular inspirations and invitations to further offerings related to "Connecting Communication"), we need an email address from you, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and consent to receiving the newsletter. 

We use Mailchimp, a service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC d/b/a Mailchimp, located at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA, to manage and send our newsletters and email communications. Mailchimp helps us send newsletters and other email communications to you. When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and other relevant information are stored on Mailchimp’s servers. Mailchimp processes this data in accordance with its privacy policy, which can be reviewed at https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. We use Mailchimp’s services based on your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) and to fulfill our contractual obligations to provide you with requested information (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)). You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by following the link provided in each email, or by contacting us directly. For more details on how Mailchimp handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy.

You can withdraw your consent to the storage of data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "Unsubscribe" link in each newsletter.

Privacy Policy for the Use of Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies." These are 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 usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

More information on handling user data with Google Analytics can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Pseudonymization

Our aim, in accordance with the GDPR, is to improve our offering and our website presence. Since we value the privacy of our users, user data is pseudonymized. Data processing is carried out based on the legal provisions of § 96 Abs 3 TKG as well as Art 6 EU-GDPR Abs 1 lit a (consent) and/or f (legitimate interest) of the GDPR.

Deactivation of Data Collection by Google Analytics

Using the browser add-on for deactivating Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js), website visitors can prevent Google Analytics from using their data. You can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website by Google, as well as 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

IP Anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. This means that your IP address is truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google Analytics is not merged with other data from Google.

Google Analytics Data Processing Addendum – Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a direct customer contract with Google for the use of Google Analytics by accepting the "Data Processing Addendum" in Google Analytics. More about the data processing addendum for Google Analytics can be found here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/3379636?hl=en&utm_id=ad

Demographic Features in Google Analytics

This website uses the "demographic features" function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that include statements about the age, gender, and interests of the site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising by Google and visitor data from third parties. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this feature at any time through the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the "Objection to Data Collection" section.

Deactivating Personalized Advertising

If you have a Google account, you can disable personalized advertising on the page https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated. Even if you disable personalized advertising, you may still see ads based on factors such as your approximate location derived from your IP address, browser type, and recently used search terms. You can read more about what data Google collects and how it is used at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

Browser Plugin – Google Analytics Opt-Out Link

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software; however, we would like to point out that in this case, you may not be able to use all the features of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as 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

Objection to Data Collection

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents the collection of your data on future visits to this website:

[Insert opt-out link here]

Deactivating Google Analytics

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy: [Google Analytics Privacy Policy](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en)

Google AdSense Privacy Policy

We use Google AdSense on this website, an advertising program provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Data regarding the displayed advertisements and your IP address may be transmitted to servers in the USA and evaluated there. AdSense uses cookies to enable better advertising; these cookies do not contain personalized data. After each impression, click, or other activity that leads to a call to Google AdSense servers, a cookie is sent to the browser. If the browser accepts the cookie, it will be stored there. Third parties may place and read cookies in your browser or use web beacons within AdSense to store data received through ad delivery on the website. Web beacons are small graphics that enable log file recording and log file analysis used for statistical evaluations for online marketing.

Facebook Pixel Privacy Policy

We use the Facebook Pixel on this website, a service provided by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. The code implemented on this site can evaluate the behavior of visitors who arrive at this website from Facebook ads. This data can be used to improve Facebook ads, and the data is collected and stored by Facebook. We do not have access to the data collected, which is only used for advertising purposes. The use of the Facebook Pixel also involves setting cookies.

The Facebook Pixel informs Facebook of your visit to this website so that Facebook can show you relevant ads on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account and are logged in, your visit to this website will be associated with your Facebook user account. To learn how the Facebook Pixel is used for advertising campaigns, visit [Facebook Ads Pixel](https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/facebook-ads-pixel).

You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook by visiting [Facebook Ad Settings](https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen) if you are logged into Facebook. You can also manage your preferences for usage-based online advertising at [Your Online Choices](http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/), where you can deactivate or activate multiple providers or adjust settings for individual providers.

For more information on Facebook's data policy, visit [Facebook Privacy Policy](https://www.facebook.com/policy.php).

Facebook Remarketing

Our site integrates remarketing tags from the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. When you visit our pages, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server via the remarketing tags. Facebook receives information that you have visited our site using your IP address, allowing Facebook to associate your visit with your user account. We use the information obtained to display Facebook Ads.

We want to point out that as the site provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. More information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at [Facebook Privacy](https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/). If you do not want data collection via Custom Audiences, you can disable Custom Audiences in your Facebook settings.

You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature in the ad settings at [Facebook Ad Settings](https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen). You must be logged into Facebook to do this.

If you do not have a Facebook account, you can disable usage-based advertising from Facebook on the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance website: [Your Online Choices](http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/).

Instagram Privacy Policy

Our site includes features from the Instagram service provided by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA. If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the contents of our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We want to point out that as the site provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

For more information, refer to Instagram’s privacy policy at [Instagram Privacy Policy](http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/).

Pinterest Privacy Policy

Our site uses social plugins from the social network Pinterest, operated by Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-490, USA (“Pinterest”). When you visit a page containing such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Pinterest servers. The plugin sends log data to Pinterest’s server in the USA. This log data may include your IP address, the address of the visited websites that also contain Pinterest features, browser type and settings, date and time of the request, your use of Pinterest, and cookies.

For more information on the purpose, scope, and further processing and use of data by Pinterest, as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy, refer to Pinterest’s privacy notices: [Pinterest Privacy Policy](https://about.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy).

SoundCloud Privacy Policy

Our site may include plugins from the social network SoundCloud (SoundCloud Limited, Berners House, 47-48 Berners Street, London W1T 3NF, United Kingdom). The SoundCloud plugins can be recognized by the SoundCloud logo on the affected pages.

When you visit our pages, a direct connection between your browser and the SoundCloud server is established after activating the plugin. SoundCloud receives information that you have visited our site using your IP address. If you click the "Like" or "Share" button while logged into your SoundCloud account, you can link and/or share the contents of our pages with your SoundCloud profile. This allows SoundCloud to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We want to point out that as the site provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by SoundCloud. For more information, refer to SoundCloud’s privacy policy at [SoundCloud Privacy Policy](https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy).

If you do not want SoundCloud to associate your visit to our pages with your SoundCloud user account, please log out of your SoundCloud account before activating the SoundCloud plugin.

Privacy Policy for the Use of YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, which is operated by Google. The operator of the site is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

For more information on how user data is handled, please refer to YouTube's privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.


Privacy Policy for the Amazon Affiliate Program

Cornelia Liebhart is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate Program, which allows the placement of Amazon advertisements and partner links on websites. Through the placement of Amazon ads, advertising compensation is obtained.

To trace the origin of orders, Amazon uses cookies.

The responsible entities in terms of data protection laws are Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l., Amazon EU S.à.r.l., Amazon Services Europe S.à.r.l., and Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., all based at 5, Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, as well as Amazon Instant Video Germany GmbH, Domagkstr. 28, 80807 Munich. Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH, Marcel-Breuer-Str. 12, 80807 Munich, acts as the data processor on their behalf.

For more information on Amazon's data usage, please refer to the company’s privacy policy: https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401.

Comment Function on This Website

For the comment function on this page, along with your comment, the time of comment creation, your email address, and, if you do not post anonymously, the username you choose will be stored.

Storage of IP Address

Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who write comments. Since we do not review comments on our site before they are published, we need this data in case of legal violations such as insults or propaganda to take action against the author.

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby rejected. The operators of this website explicitly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

Sources: eRecht24 and company websites