Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22nd August 2023


Thank you for visiting our website (“Site”). As used herein, the terms “ Landscape Finance Lab”, “the Lab”, “our”, “we”, and “us” refer to the Landscape Finance Lab - Verein für Inkubation nachhaltiger Landschaften unless the context clearly provides otherwise. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU data protection laws. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


1. Data Controller:

 The Landscape Finance Lab, with address at Alszeile 105/5, 1170 Vienna, Austria, is the data controller for your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about your personal data, you can contact us at info@landscapelab.org.


2. Personal Data We Collect:

We may collect either anonymous or personal information on the Site. Anonymous information refers to website use information that cannot be traced back to a specific individual, e.g., the total number of visitors to our Site (“General Information”). Personal information refers to specific information about you, e.g. name and email address (“Personal Information”).

The Lab may collect certain General Information automatically, including “site usage” information from all visitors to the Site. Such data is used only in the aggregate. General Information helps us to improve your experience. This type of General Information may be shared with third parties any time.

We collect the following types of Personal Information:

  • the names and email addresses of those who signed up for our newsletter (with consent);
  • the names, email addresses and emails of those who communicate with us via email;
  • survey information when volunteered by you;
  • aggregated information obtained from Google Analytics, on:
  • the pages that are accessed or visited by users;
  • demographic characteristics of our users.


3. How We Use Your Personal Data:

The information we collect is available to the members of our team, and will be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries or requests
  • Improving our Website's functionality and user experience
  • Sending you newsletters, promotions, or other communications, if you've opted in
  • Monitoring and analysing usage patterns to enhance our services


4. Legal Basis for Processing:

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent
  • The necessity of fulfilling a contract with you
  • Compliance with a legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party


5. Data Sharing and Transfers:

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website or providing services to you. We do not transfer your data outside the EU without ensuring appropriate safeguards.


6. Your Rights:

If you are a user based in the EU, we only send you commercial emails when we have obtained your explicit prior opt-in consent. You may choose to opt-out of receiving emails from us by following the instructions contained in any of the e-mails or by contacting us at info@landscapelab.org 

If you would like to request a copy of your Personal Information, correct or update your Personal Information, or have your Personal Information removed, please contact us by sending an email to info@landscapelab.org


7. Data Retention:

We store personal information until one of the following conditions is met:

  • you unsubscribe from our newsletter list;
  • you explicitly ask us to remove the information.


8. Cookies:

Our Site uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. A cookie is a small data file, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier, that is stored on the device that you use to visit our Site. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorised as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website or to embed videos. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies, through the pop-up screen on our Site, or by adjusting your browser settings. Browsers are different, so refer to instructions related to your browser to learn about cookie-related and other privacy and security settings that may be available. Opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

We use the following types of third-party cookies:

  • Analytical cookies to collect anonymous web statistics and to record current session information, but we do not collect individual-based information. We use Google Analytics to gather data on the number of people accessing our site, where they are accessing from, what pages they visit, and what technology they are using. Google Analytics cannot identify you personally but does allow us to understand our users as a group, for example by recording what browsers are being used. Analytics cookies may either be first party cookies or third-party cookies.
  • The YouTube movies embedded in our publications and learning sections may contain third-party cookies. By agreeing to our cookie policy as shown by the button when you first arrive at our website, you agree to the collection of these cookies. Please note that The Lab has no control over the information collected by these third-party cookies, and we refer you to the relevant third party for details of their privacy policy.


9. Security Measures:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.


10. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of any significant changes through our Website or by email.


11. Contact Us:

To send a complaint, remark, or question, please use the contact information below.

 

Data manager

Alszeile 105/5

1170 Vienna

Austria

info@landscapelab.org

 

If you are of the opinion that the Landscape Finance Lab has not handled a complaint satisfactorily, you can submit a complaint to the Austrian Data Protection Authority.

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