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Privacy Policy of Salsa Madras (Austria)

Effective Date: 28 Dec 2025

1. Introduction

Salsa Madras (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.salsamadras.at and engage with our services, including in-person and online classes, newsletters, and event registrations.

We process your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG). Federal Ministry of Finance

By accessing and using our website or services, you accept the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are – Data Controller

Controller:
Salsa Madras
Waagnerbirostraße 130/97
8020 Graz, Austria
Email: salsamadras@gmail.com

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact the email above.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data when you interact with us:

A. Contact and Identity Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

B. Usage and Technical Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone

  • Page interaction and viewing data

C. Payment Data

  • Payment information submitted during purchases (processed securely by third-party providers, e.g., Stripe).

D. Cookies and Similar Technologies
See Section 6 for details.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases: 

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – When you give consent for specific uses (e.g., newsletters).

  • Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – To perform contract obligations (e.g., class registrations).

  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) – To comply with applicable laws.

  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – For website improvement, analytics, and service communication.

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate about registrations, classes, purchases, or updates.

  • To send newsletters, promotions, or event information (with consent).

  • To improve our website, user experience, and service offerings.

  • To fulfill legal and contractual obligations. 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to support website functionality and improve your experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functions.

  • Analytics Cookies: To analyze user behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Marketing/Tracking Cookies: For personalized marketing and retargeting.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the consent banner presented on the website. 

7. Third-Party Services and International Transfers

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate this website and deliver services. These may include:

  • Website hosting platforms

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

  • Newsletter and communication platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

Some of these providers may transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized. 

9. Your Rights under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request confirmation of data processing and copies of your data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.

  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde). Bundeskanzleramt Österreich

To exercise these rights, please contact us at salsamadras@gmail.com.

10. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such data without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly. 

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. However, no system can guarantee complete security.

12. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making processes or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects for individuals.

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies when you visit them. 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact:

Salsa Madras / Arun Pauer
Waagnerbirostraße 130/97
8020 Graz, Austria
Email: salsamadras@gmail.com

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