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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15.02.2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website. It complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Austrian Telecommunications Act (TKG), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller and Contact Information

The entity responsible for data processing (Data Controller) on this website is:

Queering DanceSport
Email: hello@queeringdancesport.com

If you have questions regarding data protection, please contact us at the above email or phone number.

2. Data Collection and Processing

We process personal data when you interact with our website, as outlined below:

a. Newsletter Registration

  • Data collected: Email address.

  • Purpose: To send newsletters, updates, and offers.

  • Legal Basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

  • Double Opt-In Process: We use a double opt-in procedure to confirm your subscription.

  • Retention Period: Until you unsubscribe from the newsletter.

  • Unsubscription: You can unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in the emails.

b. Event Registration

  • Data collected: Name, email address, and other details you provide during registration.

  • Purpose: To manage your event registration and communicate with you about the event.

  • Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

  • Retention Period: Data is retained until the event concludes unless legal retention periods apply.

c. Comment Section

  • Data collected: Optional email address, the name you provide, and your comment.

  • Purpose: To allow you to engage with our content.

  • Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

  • Retention Period: Comments and associated data are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

d. Embedded YouTube Videos

  • Data collected: IP address, browser details, interaction with embedded content.

  • Purpose: To provide video content from YouTube.

  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

  • Third-Party Involvement: YouTube collects data in accordance with its privacy policy.

e. Social Media Links

Our website includes links to social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and others. Clicking these links may result in data being processed by these platforms. Please review their privacy policies for further details.

f. Wix Internal Analytics Tools

  • Data collected: IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration, and other anonymized data.

  • Purpose: To analyze website performance and improve user experience.

  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

g. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies Used: Essential, functional, and analytical cookies.

  • Purpose: To ensure website functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze website usage.

  • Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies; legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for essential cookies.

  • Your Control: You can manage cookie settings through your browser or via our cookie banner.

3. Third-Party Services

We use services from third parties, which may involve data processing. These include:

a. Hosting

Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv, Israel. Wix ensures compliance with GDPR and uses data centers with appropriate safeguards.

b. Embedded Content

  • YouTube (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
    YouTube processes data as per its Privacy Policy.

c. Social Media Platforms

  • Links to Instagram, LinkedIn, and others may redirect you to third-party sites that process your data independently.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specific retention periods:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.

  • Event registrations: Until the event concludes unless required for legal purposes.

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties unless:

  • Required to comply with legal obligations.

  • Necessary to perform services (e.g., hosting by Wix, processing event registrations).

All data processors we use are contractually bound to process your data securely and in accordance with GDPR requirements.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR).

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR).

  • Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR).

  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data (Art. 18 GDPR).

  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider (Art. 20 GDPR).

  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR).

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR).

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@queeringdancesport.com.

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

  • In Austria: Datenschutzbehörde (Austrian Data Protection Authority)
    Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria
    https://www.dsb.gv.at/

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Queering DanceSport
Email: hello@queeringdancesport.com

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