Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Data Controller
PPY Solutions
Peter Sigmond
Pfaffstätt, Upper Austria
Austria
Email: peter@ppy-solutions.com
2. Overview
The protection of your personal data is of particular concern to us. We process your data exclusively on the basis of legal provisions (GDPR, Austrian DSG, TKG 2003). This privacy policy informs you about the most important aspects of data processing on our website and services.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal bases:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent): You have given us consent to process your data for a specific purpose, e.g. when submitting the contact form or agreeing to cookies.
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (Contract Performance): Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or for pre-contractual measures.
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interest): Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your fundamental rights do not prevail.
4. Collection of Personal Data
4.1 Website Visits
When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits information to our server (server log files): browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname, time of request, and IP address. This data cannot generally be attributed to specific individuals.
4.2 Contact Form & Booking
When you contact us via the contact form or book an appointment, your details (name, email, message, topic, preferred time) are stored for processing and potential follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
4.3 Newsletter / Email Communication
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored until you unsubscribe. You can revoke your consent at any time.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. We distinguish between:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for website operation, set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. They enable core functions such as navigation, language settings, and access to secure areas.
Analytics & Marketing Cookies: Only set with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and used to analyze user behavior and optimize our website and advertising.
6. Analytics Tools & Advertising
6.1 Google Analytics
This website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. We use the "IP anonymization" feature. Usage is only with your consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can prevent tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
6.2 Google Tag Manager
We may use Google Tag Manager to manage tracking and analytics tags. The Tag Manager itself does not store personal data but controls the triggering of other tags.
6.3 Google Ads & Conversion Tracking
We may use Google Ads for advertising purposes. The conversion tracking cookie is set when a user clicks on a Google ad. These cookies expire after 30 days. Legal basis is your consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
6.4 Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to analyze and improve our website's visibility in Google search results. Google Search Console does not process personal data of our website visitors.
6.5 Meta (Facebook) Pixel & Conversions API
We may use the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited to track user behavior after clicking on Facebook/Instagram ads. Data is anonymous to us but may be linked to your Meta profile. We may also use the Meta Conversions API (CAPI) for server-side conversion tracking. Legal basis is your consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
6.6 Microsoft Bing Ads
We may use Bing Ads (Microsoft Corporation) for advertising. A cookie is set when you arrive via a Bing ad. Legal basis is your consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
6.7 LinkedIn Insight Tag
We may use the LinkedIn Insight Tag to match website visitors to LinkedIn users and generate anonymous reports on ad performance. Legal basis is your consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
6.8 TikTok Pixel
We may use the TikTok Pixel to measure ad effectiveness and build audiences. Legal basis is your consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
7. Hosting & Content Delivery
This website is hosted by an external hosting provider. Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host's servers. We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR with our hosting provider.
8. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Some services mentioned above (Google, Meta, Microsoft, LinkedIn, TikTok) are based in the USA or other third countries. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision, where applicable. Additionally, EU Standard Contractual Clauses serve as safeguards.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of Access (Art. 15): You can request information about your personal data we process.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16): You can request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17): You can request deletion of your data, unless legal retention obligations apply.
Right to Restriction (Art. 18): You can request restriction of processing.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): You have the right to receive your data in a common, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21): You can object to the processing of your personal data at any time.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)): You can withdraw consent at any time. The lawfulness of processing until withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (dsb.gv.at).
10. Retention Period
Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose or as long as legal retention obligations exist (particularly tax retention obligations of 7 years under the Austrian Federal Fiscal Code).
11. Data Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption with the highest level supported by your browser during website visits. You can verify encryption by checking for the lock icon in your browser's address bar.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with current legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services. The updated privacy policy will apply to your subsequent visits.