Privacy Policy

We place great importance on the protection of your personal data and process your data exclusively based on legal regulations (GDPR, TKG 2003). In this privacy policy, we inform you about the most important aspects of data processing within our website.

1. Data Controller

Puria Ghassabian & Khyati Ghassabian
Selma-Steinmetz-G. 6
1210 Vienna
Austria
Email: khyati.puria@gmail.com

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

Visiting our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Personal data is only collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as when making an inquiry via our contact form, signing up for our newsletter, or purchasing one of our digital products (PDFs).
Personal data processed may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Address (for orders)

  • Payment information (for orders)

  • IP address (when using the website)

Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent unless it is necessary for contract fulfillment or due to legal requirements (e.g., transferring payment data to payment service providers).

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries

  • For contract processing (orders, deliveries, invoicing)

  • To provide our newsletter

  • To fulfill our legal obligations

  • To analyze user behavior on our website

  • To optimize and secure our website (see SSL encryption)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (Contract fulfillment)

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (Legal obligation)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests, e.g., to optimize our website)

5. SSL Encryption (Data Security)

Our website uses SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change from "http://" to "https://" in your browser's address bar and by the padlock icon in your browser.
When SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve the user experience and analyze the usage of the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies remain on your device until you delete them. They enable us to recognize your browser during your next visit.
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the website. For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy].

7. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your usage 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.
This website uses the "IP anonymization" feature, meaning that your IP address will be shortened within member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to Google. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
You can prevent the collection of data related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

8. Newsletter

When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and any additional personal data will be used to send you regular information about our products, offers, and news. Our newsletter is sent based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
We use the double opt-in process for newsletter registration. After registering, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription. Only after this confirmation will your email address be activated for the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link in each newsletter.

9. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We only share your personal data with third parties if it is necessary to fulfill a contract, such as with payment providers or shipping companies, or if you have given us your explicit consent.
Third-party services we work with include:

  • Google Analytics: For analyzing website usage (see section on Google Analytics)

  • Social Media Plug-ins: Our website includes plug-ins from social networks such as Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram. When you visit our website, the plug-in creates a direct connection between your browser and the server of the respective provider. The providers receive information that you visited our website with your IP address. If you use the plug-in (e.g., "Like" button) while logged into your account, the provider can associate your visit with your user account.
    For further information on data processing by these providers and your rights, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers.

10. Data Retention

Your personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as long as required by law.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict the processing of, and transfer your stored personal data. You can also object to the processing of your data.
If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or your data protection rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
For exercising your rights or any questions regarding data processing, please contact us at:
Puria Ghassabian
Email: khyati.puria@gmail.com

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect legal changes or modifications in our services. The current privacy policy applies to your next visit.