Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and overview

We are pleased that you are visiting our website exploreGRAZ.com We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

This declaration applies to all pages and subpages under the domain exploreGRAZ.com.

2. Person responsible

Responsible for data processing on this website is:
Thomas Wohlmuth
Theodor-Körnerstraße 51
8010 Graz, Austria
E-mail: Contact form

3. Hosting

Our website is used by mittwald hosting services GmbH (Königsberger Straße 4–6, 32339 Espelkamp, Germany). The following data is processed:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• Name and URL of the retrieved file

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR to ensure the smooth operation of the website. A data processing agreement exists with Mittwald in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

4. Data collected

• IP address (shortened or anonymized)
• Device type, operating system, browser type
• Pages visited, clicks, scrolling behavior
• Email address (only for newsletter registration)
• Language settings

5. Cookies & Consent Management

We use cookies and similar technologies. On your first visit, you will be asked whether and which cookies you want to accept. For this purpose, we use the plugin Compliance | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent.

6. Analysis tools

a) Independent Analytics

We use Independent Analytics, a privacy-friendly tool without external data transfer.

b) Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager

If you agree, we will use Google Analytics on the Google Tag ManagerIP anonymization is activated. Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Dublin.

c) Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity for user behavior analyses (e.g., heatmaps, click paths). Provider: Microsoft Corp., USA. Processing is based on your consent. Learn more at privacy.microsoft.com.

7. Newsletter

When you subscribe to the newsletter, we save your email address and, if applicable, your name. The newsletter is sent via the plugin Newsletter from thenewsletterplugin.comRegistration is done using the double opt-in process.

8. Contact form (Cognito Forms)

We use Cognito Forms (Cognito LLC, USA) for our contact form. The data you enter (e.g., name, email, message) will be transferred to the Cognito Forms servers and processed there.

The processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) or our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Cognito Forms processes data in the USA using standard contractual clauses in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR.

Further information: https://www.cognitoforms.com/privacy

9. Multilingual content

With TranslatePress We display our content in multiple languages. Language preferences can be stored in functional cookies.

10. Search function

We use Relevance for search. The plugin does not store any personal data.

11. Images & Media

Our images are distributed via the ShortPixel CDN Your IP address may be transmitted to the CDN provider.

12. Maps (OpenStreetMap)

To display maps we use Leaflet.js and OpenStreetMap. When loading, your IP address is transmitted to OSM servers.

13. Security

This website uses SSL encryption. You can recognize this by the "https://" in the address bar.

14. Your rights

• Information (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Correction (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Revocation of consent given (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
• Complaint to the supervisory authority

The responsible body in Austria is:
Austrian Data Protection Authority
Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna
https://www.dsb.gv.at

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed.

Last updated: April 23, 2025