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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

1. Data Controller

Augustra, Vienna, Austria. Contact: [email protected]. This policy is governed by the laws of Austria and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We collect the minimum data necessary to operate this website. This includes: email addresses submitted voluntarily via the newsletter subscription form; anonymous usage data collected via cookies (pages visited, session duration, browser type); and correspondence sent to us directly by email.

We do not collect names, payment information, or device identifiers beyond what anonymous analytics requires.

3. Cookies

This site uses cookies to understand how it is used and to improve the experience for readers. We use strictly necessary cookies (required for the site to function) and, with your consent, analytics cookies. We do not use advertising cookies or share data with third-party advertising networks.

You may decline all non-essential cookies via the consent banner displayed on your first visit. Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage.

If you subscribe to the Augustra newsletter, we store your email address for the purpose of sending periodic editorial correspondence. We do not sell, share, or license subscriber data to any third party. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every newsletter.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request its correction or deletion, to object to its processing, and to request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, write to us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until unsubscription. Anonymous analytics data is retained for 24 months. Email correspondence is retained for up to 3 years.

7. Contact and Complaints

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected]. If you believe your rights have not been respected, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).