Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

SintelLogic - Alen Ovcaric
Pichlarnerstrasse 34
8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal
Austria

Phone: +43 677 63893025
Email: office@sintellogic.at

2. Overview of Data Processing

We process personal data only to the extent necessary for providing a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data occurs regularly only with your consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and data processing is permitted by law.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: When you have given consent for specific processing purposes (e.g., newsletter subscription, analytics cookies).
• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., user account, content access).
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: When processing is necessary for legitimate interests (e.g., website security, fraud prevention).

4. Data We Collect

4.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required)
• Name (optional)
• Account credentials (encrypted)

4.2 Usage Data

When you use our service, we may collect:

• Reading and listening progress
• Favorites and bookmarks
• Download history
• Search queries

4.3 Technical Data (Server Logs)

Our web server automatically collects:

• IP address (anonymized after 7 days)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Date and time of access

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR - legitimate interest in ensuring website security and stability.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with consent)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us improve (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with consent)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Hosting Provider (Vercel): For website hosting and delivery. Vercel may process technical data such as IP addresses and request logs on our behalf.
• Database Provider (Supabase): For secure data storage and authentication. Supabase processes account data and application data in GDPR-compliant EU data centers.
• Legal Requirements: When required by Austrian or EU law, or to protect our legal rights.

We use carefully selected third-party service providers (data processors) to operate and improve our platform. These providers process personal data on our behalf in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection agreements.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Server logs: 7 days (then anonymized)
• Cookies: As specified in our Cookie Policy
• Legal records: As required by Austrian law (typically 7 years)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): Request limitation of data processing.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: office@sintellogic.at

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde
Barichgasse 40-42
1030 Wien
Austria

Phone: +43 1 52 152-0
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
Website: www.dsb.gv.at

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive data
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

11. International Data Transfers

When data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: office@sintellogic.at
Phone: +43 677 63893025