Privacy Policy

Introduction: This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with this website. It is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG 2018).

By using this website, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described below.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for data processing on this website: Waltraud Hable

Website: findyourstillness.com

For any inquiries about this policy, contact us at [email protected].

3. What data we collect & why we collect and process the following personal information:

Personal identification information (e.g. name, email address, phone) for the purpose of contact forms and inquiries.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
IP Address & Device Data for security, fraud prevention, and analytics.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Cookies & Tracking Data for analytics, marketing, and personalization.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Marketing preferences and communication data
User-generated content (comments on blog posts, survey responses, etc.)

To provide and improve our website and services
To respond to your inquiries
To analyze website traffic and optimize user experience
To ensure website security and fraud prevention
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations Your data will not be used for automated decision-making or profiling without your consent.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, security, and marketing. To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at: https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing
Legal Basis: The processing of personal data in this context is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents. Providing personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for concluding a contract. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.

Your Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner powered by Real Cookie Banner Pro.
You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We only share your data with trusted third-party providers, which process data on our behalf under GDPR-compliant agreements. We use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics (Website traffic analysis) – EU / USA
Google reCAPTCHA (Spam prevention) – EU / USA
Email Providers (e.g., Microsoft 365, Gmail) (Communication) – EU / USA
International Data Transfers
We ensure that any data transfer outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms.

How Long We Store Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

Contact Form Data: Stored for 12 months (unless legal reasons require longer retention).
Google Analytics Data: Stored for 14 months, then anonymized. You can request deletion earlier (see Section 8).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR (2025 Update) Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR) → Request a copy of your data.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) → Correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR) → Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR) → Limit how your data is used.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR) → Request your data in a readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR) → Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Right to Withdraw Consent → Withdraw consent at any time for future processing. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) at: https://www.dsb.gv.at

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to comply with legal changes or improve transparency. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Last update: February 8th, 2025

Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliant (Austria, EU, 2025)