This privacy policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit this website. Questions? Contact ezio.bartocci@tuwien.ac.at.
Controller
This website is intended for scientific and academic information. It does not require user accounts and does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data.
Server logs
When you access this website, the hosting provider may automatically process technical data in server log files to ensure security and operation of the service.
- IP address (typically anonymized or truncated depending on host configuration)
- Date and time of access
- Requested page / file
- Referrer URL
- Browser type/version and operating system
- HTTP status code and transferred data volume
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in secure and reliable operation, and protection against misuse.
Hosting
This website is hosted by a third-party provider. The provider processes technical data to deliver the website. Depending on the hosting location, data may be processed within the EU/EEA or in a third country.
Cookies and tracking
This website does not intentionally use tracking cookies or advertising technologies. If cookies are used at all, they are limited to technically necessary functions.
Visitor counter: This website uses a simple server-side visitor counter that stores only aggregate page view counts (total and per day). No cookies are set and no personal data (such as IP addresses, device identifiers, or user profiles) is stored.
Embedded content
Pages may contain embedded content or content loaded from third parties. When you interact with such embeds, the provider may receive your IP address and browser information. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
External links
This website links to external websites. Clicking these links may result in data processing by the respective operators. Please consult their privacy policies.
Contact via email
If you contact us by email, your message and contact details will be processed for the purpose of responding to your request. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) and/or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Data retention
Server logs are stored for a limited period as required for security and troubleshooting (typically days to weeks), depending on the hosting provider configuration. Emails are kept as long as necessary to handle the request.
Your rights under GDPR
You have the following rights under Art. 15–21 GDPR:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, please contact ezio.bartocci@tuwien.ac.at.
Right to lodge a complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Austria, this is the Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde (www.dsb.gv.at).
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements. Last updated: 26 January 2026.