• PRIVACY POLICY This website is operated by Andrea Posch, lawyer and mediator Möllwaldplatz 4 / 20, 1040 Vienna. In the following, we would like to inform you about the purposes for which your personal data is processed. Personal data is all information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person, i.e. all information that can be used to identify a person. When processing your data, we comply with all data protection regulations, as the security and protection of your personal data is of particular concern to us.
  • Data processing when accessing this website When you visit our website, information is collected and stored in server log files. This website also uses cookies, Google Analytics, and Google Maps.
  • Server log files When you visit our website, your IP address is recorded and stored. The provider of our website automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including the content of cookies from www.apeslaw.com, the date and time of the server request, browser type, browser version, operating system used, referrer URL, and the host name of the accessing computer. This data, including your IP address, is anonymized or shortened and has no personal reference. It is not merged with other data sources. In case of concrete indications of illegal use, we reserve the right to retrospectively check this data. This data is not transferred to third parties. The purposes of the processing procedure are to log system usage, compile usage statistics, analyze our website, and detect, investigate, and prevent attacks. Additionally, this information is evaluated for the design of our website. The legal basis for these processing operations is a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.
  • CookiesThis website uses so-called cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. They are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. By using cookies, for example, your preferences and settings can be saved, or you can open the website from where you last left it. Cookies cannot access, collect, or process any other data on your end device.

    Two types of cookies are used for these purposes:
  • - Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are stored in your browser's cookie file until you leave our website and are automatically deleted at the end of your visit or when you close your browser. These cookies are essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. They can only be set and read by the operator of the website and are not passed on to third parties. Apart from your IP address, the browser used, and the date and time of your visit, no personal data is contained.
  • - Persistent cookies: These remain stored on your end device until you delete them manually in your browser. With these functional cookies, your consent to the use and placement of cookies is recorded and stored. These cookies are used to recognize you when you visit our website again.
  • - Web analysis cookies: We also use a web analysis service (Google Analytics) from Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. More details are given below.

    It is possible to set your browser settings so that cookies are displayed before they are stored, only certain cookies are accepted or rejected, or the use of cookies is generally prevented. You can also block or delete cookies if they have already been stored on your end device. We would like to point out that changes to the settings are only ever made for one browser. If you use a different browser or change the end device, the settings for the respective browser and for each end device must be made individually. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that rejecting the use of cookies may mean that our website cannot be used to its full extent and that its user-friendliness may be restricted as a result.
  • Google Analytics This website uses Google Analytics. This is a web analysis tool of Google Inc. which uses so-called cookies. The purpose of this processing operation is to compile statistics on access to our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

    The information generated by cookies about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This website uses the IP anonymization option offered by Google Analytics. Your IP address will therefore be shortened/anonymized by Google as soon as Google receives your IP address. Google will use this information on our behalf for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing us with other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The abbreviated IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data by Google.

    You can prevent the installation of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser software. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by cookies and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link [http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de](http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de).

    General information on Google Analytics and data protection can be found at [http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/privacyoverview.html](http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/privacyoverview.html).

    This website uses the map service Google Maps via an API. To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We ourselves have no influence on this data transfer. The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our business premises easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

    You can find more information on the handling of user data in Google's privacy policy at: [https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/](https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/)
  • Data processing for inquiriesIf you contact us by telephone or email, we will only process the personal data you provide. This data is processed for the purpose of processing your inquiry and dealing with it.
  • Data processing in the case of commissioningIn the event of a contractual relationship between you and one of our lawyers, we process personal data that you have voluntarily provided to us as well as that which is necessary for the performance and processing of our legal services, mediation service, consultancy. The purpose of these processing operations is the legal representation within the scope of the respective mandate, the provision of legal services within the scope of the mandate, and the provision of legal advice.
  • Purpose and data minimizationNot only to ensure a high level of data protection but also for a lean and efficient law firm administration, only data that is necessary or at least useful for the processing of the respective case, and thus for the fulfillment of the purpose of the respective processing operation, is collected.
  • Your rightsAs a data subject, you have the right to information, correction, deletion, restriction, and data portability regarding the data we process about you. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your data. If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or that your rights in this regard have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority.

    If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you can contact the following address:
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