Privacy Policy for Women Techmakers Vienna

Effective Date: 01.01.2026
Last Updated: 01.01.2026

Welcome to Women Techmakers Vienna (“we,” “us,” “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website https://www.womentechmakers.at/ and our related services (together, the “Services”). The processing of personal data described here complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and applicable Austrian data protection laws, ensuring your rights are respected.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for your personal data is:

Women Techmakers Vienna
Address: GDG Vienna, Schopenhauerstr. 64/15, 1180 Wien.
E-mail: [email protected]

If required by law, a separate Data Protection Officer (DPO) may be appointed, whose contact details will be provided here.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect data only when it is necessary for the purposes described below:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Event registration details
  • Profile, interests, and preferences
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit via contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
  • Log and usage data through cookies and similar technologies

C. Third-Party Services

If you interact with embedded content or log in via social platforms, some data may be received from these providers (consistent with their privacy practices).

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • A. Providing the Services
    To administer and manage your use of the website, event registrations, communication preferences, and user accounts.
  • B. Communication
    To send updates about events, newsletters, or other information you signed up to receive.
  • C. Analytics & Website Improvement
    To analyze trends, usage, and performance so we can improve our website and event experience.
  • D. Legal Compliance & Safety
    To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, enforce our policies, and ensure the safety of our community.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, including:

  • Consent (e.g., sign-up for newsletters)
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., event registrations)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, security, improving services)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with applicable laws)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze usage. You may set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.

A detailed Cookie Policy (if available) or banner on first visit will explain how you can manage your choices.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We will not sell your personal information. We may share data:

  • With service providers who help us host the website, manage events, or send communications
  • When required by law, or to protect rights, safety, or property
  • With your explicit consent or at your instruction

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites not operated by us. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

8. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, it will only be to countries with an adequate protection level or via legal safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here or to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary by data type and service.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to certain processing activities
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard data, no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of our Services after changes implies acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Women Techmakers Vienna
Email: [email protected]