Privacy Policy

The protection of your personal data and your privacy is of particular concern to us. We therefore process your data exclusively on the basis of the legal provisions.

In this Privacy Policy, we inform you about the processing of your personal data on our website.

1. Controller and Data Protection Officer

The Controller for this website in accordance with Art. 4 Clause 7 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data, the free movement of data, and the cancellation of Directive 95/46/EC - GDPR) is

SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH

Böhmerwaldstrasse 14,

4020 Linz, Austria

(hereinafter referred to as “SAXINGER” or “We”)

If you have any questions about the processing of your data by SAXINGER, please contact us as follows:

  • by letter to: SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH, Böhmerwaldstrasse 14, 4020 Linz, Austria
  • by telephone at: +43 (0)732 603030
  • by email to: crm@saxinger.com

If you have any questions about data privacy, please do not hesitate to contact our data protection officer at datenschutzbeauftragte@saxinger.com.

2. Processing of personal data when visiting our website

When you visit our website, we store the access data in web server log files. The following data are collected from you in this context:

  • Date and time of access
  • Directory protection user
  • Logs
  • Referrer
  • Retrieved website
  • Transferred data volume
  • Status code
  • User agent
  • Hostname retrieved
  • IP address

We only collect and store your IP address in abbreviated form. It is recorded and stored in anonymised form by removing the last three digits, so that your complete IP address never reaches our server and we never have access to it.

Purpose of data processing

The processing of these data is necessary for technical reasons. In addition, access to our website is statistically analysed to further improve the website’s offer and to make it more user-friendly, to find and fix errors faster, and to control server capacities. We only use these data in personal form for the purpose of legal prosecution if there is a concrete indication of illegal use of our website.

Legal basis

The legal basis for the processing of access data is the legitimate interest of SAXINGER in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 letter f GDPR. The collection of these data is also necessary for technical reasons to be able to display the contents of this website to you. The use of the website is not technically possible without providing your IP address.

Duration of storage

The anonymised information on username and IP address are stored for a maximum of 60 (sixty) days. Error logs that log erroneous page calls are deleted after seven days. In addition to the error messages, these contain the accessing IP address and, depending on the error, the accessed website.

3. Cookies

3.1 Technical/functional cookies

Cookies are small text files that enable the recognition of the user and an analysis of your use of our website. When you visit our website, technical cookies are set that are absolutely necessary to operate the website or to provide a service that you expressly requested.

To avoid the use of cookies in general, you must set your browser so that they are created or rejected only with your consent. However, we point out that areas of the website are restricted or not usable at all without the use of cookies.

We use the following technical/functional cookies:

Name

Description

Duration of storage

cookieconsent_status

Indicates whether the user has allowed the storage of cookies (allow/deny). If the user clicks on “Allow”, the Google Analytics cookies are set. If the user clicks on “Do not allow”, the cookie is set to “ga-disable”.

1 year

ga-disable

Set when the user clicks “Do not allow” in the cookie banner

1 year

Legal basis

The legal basis for setting the technical/functional cookies is the legitimate interest of SAXINGER in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 letter f GDPR. These cookies ensure that this website and the service function properly. This means that this website cannot be used as intended without these cookies. This type of cookies is used exclusively by the operator of the website (first-party cookies), and all information stored in the cookies is sent only to this website.

3.2 Performance cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how our website is used. These cookies help us to determine whether and which subpages of our website are visited and which content the users are particularly interested in. We record the number of accesses to a page, the number of viewed subpages, the time spent on our website, the order of the pages visited, the search terms that have led users to us, the country, the region and, if applicable, the city from which the access takes place as well as the share of mobile devices that access our websites.

We use the following web analysis service on our website:

3.2.1 Google Analytics

Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”) uses Google Analytics cookies as part of the web analysis service, which enable an analysis of your use of the website. Usage profiles can be created from the data under a pseudonym. The cookies make it possible to recognise your browser again. However, the data collected are not used to identify you personally and are not combined with your personal data.

The following cookies are set and used:

Name

Description

Duration of storage

_ga — Google

Website Analytics

2 years

_gat — Google

Website Analytics

1 minute

_gid — Google

Website Analytics

24 hours

On our behalf, Google uses these data to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on the website activities, and provide us with further services related to the use of the website and the internet.

The data processing associated with Google analyses of website use serves the common purpose of adapting the website optimally to the needs and wishes of the users.

Google reserves the right to process the data on servers in the USA as well, and in this respect, the EU standard contractual clauses apply, which are to guarantee an appropriate level of data protection. There is currently no adequate level of data protection in the USA. In particular, US authorities can access data without you being entitled to judicially enforceable legal remedies. Since US authorities are not bound by the EU standard contractual clauses, we obtain your consent to data processing in the USA via the cookie banner. Thus, the processing takes place based on your granted consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 letter a GDPR.

To ensure an anonymised collection of IP addresses, the source text of Google Analytics has been expanded by the code “anonymizeIP”. The IP addresses are only processed in shortened form to exclude a personal reference. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics is also not combined with other data from Google.

You can prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing these data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:

http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

By clicking this link, an opt-out cookie is set that prevents your data from being collected by Google.

Please do not delete the respective opt-out cookie as long as you wish to maintain your objection.

You can find more detailed information about Google’s Terms of Use and Data Privacy Policy at the following links:

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html

http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html

http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

4. Contact forms and online form “Send appointment request”

We would be pleased if you would contact us via our contact forms on the website. In addition, you have the option on the profile pages of our lawyers of making an appointment via an online form.

Data processing

As part of establishing contact via the individual contact forms and the online forms on the website, SAXINGER processes your following personal data:

  • Company (optional)
  • Salutation (optional)
  • Title (optional)
  • Surname, first name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (optional)
  • Website (optional)
  • Your individual message

Purpose of data processing

The personal data disclosed by you in the context of establishing contact are processed for the purposes

  • of establishing contact and
  • of concluding a mandate relationship.

If a mandate relationship is concluded, you are informed separately about the processing of your personal data within the context of the mandate.

Legal basis

The processing of your personal data as part of establishing contact is based on the implementation of pre-contractual measures in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 letter b GDPR.

Duration of storage

The data that are processed for the stated purposes are processed for the duration of the initiation of the mandate relationship. If the mandate relationship is concluded, your personal data are stored for a period of 30 (thirty) years due to the applicable statutory provisions or retention obligations even after the end of the mandate relationship [§ 1489 General Civil Code (ABGB, Allgemeines bürgerliches Gesetzbuch)].

5. Newsletter

You have the option of registering for our newsletter under the heading “News & Jusful” under “Newsletter subscription”.

Data processing

As part of the registration for the newsletter, SAXINGER processes your disclosed personal data:

  • Salutation
  • Title (optional)
  • Surname, first name
  • Email address
  • Address (optional)
  • Telephone number (optional)

Purpose of data processing

The personal data provided by you in the course of the registration to receive the newsletter are used for the purposes of sending/notifying information about invitations to internal events and seminars, current legal developments at national and international level, publications, innovations within our company and the Schindhelm Alliance, press releases as well as Christmas and birthday greetings by email and – if you have voluntarily provided us with your address and telephone number – are also processed if applicable via postal mail or telephone and for evaluation of the click-through behaviour of the e-mail recipient to optimise the editorial offer.

Legal basis

The data processing of your personal data by SAXINGER is based exclusively on the consent you have given (Art. 6 para. 1 letter a GDPR) for sending the newsletter. The provision of services within the context of legal representation/consultation is independent of this consent.

The legal basis for the processing of the evaluation of the click behaviour of the email recipient to optimise the editorial offer is the legitimate interest of SAXINGER in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 letter f GDPR. The analysis is done to improve the offer further within the context of our newsletter and to make our newsletter accordingly attractive and informative for our recipients.

Duration of storage

The data that are processed for the stated purposes are generally stored until you withdraw your consent to receive the newsletter. In addition, only the absolutely necessary data are stored due to the applicable legal provisions or retention obligations for the purpose of proving your consent or your withdrawal. If you give us your express consent, we store your data for two years after the end of the application process.

Withdrawal of your consent

You can withdraw your consent to receive the newsletter at any time by sending an email to crm@saxinger.com. You can also unsubscribe from the newsletter subscription at any time by clicking on the “Unsubscribe” button at the end of each newsletter. Withdrawing of your consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until withdrawal.

6. Application form

We are looking for motivated and committed legal (especially trainee lawyers) and non-legal employees (especially paralegals). You can apply online using our application form.

Data processing

As part of your application, SAXINGER processes your following personal data:

  • Salutation
  • Title (optional)
  • Surname, first name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (optional)
  • Nationality (optional)
  • Date of birth
  • Desired position
  • Desired legal area (optional)
  • Preferred/alternative location
  • Possible start of work
  • Upload of various documents (such as curriculum vitae including photo, certificates, etc.)
  • Your personal comment

Purpose of data processing

Your personal data are used for the purposes of

  • Processing of your (initiative) application / examination of your suitability for an advertised position (employment/trainee relationship)
  • Establishing contact and
  • Record keeping.

If an employment relationship is concluded, you will be informed separately about the processing of your data within the context of your employment relationship.

Legal basis

The data processing of your personal data by SAXINGER is fundamentally based on the implementation of pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 letter b GDPR). In principle, a specification of special categories of personal data within the context of the application form is not necessary for a (successful) application. If applicants nonetheless give us special categories of personal data (such as health data, religious accreditation, etc.), this is voluntary, and the voluntary data transfer is to be evaluated as express consent within the meaning of the GDPR.

It should be noted that the processing of the photo that you may transmit is only carried out for the purposes of recognising and assigning the applicant documents and, in the case of a conclusion of an employment relationship, for the presentation of the new employee within SAXINGER; processing for other purposes is excluded.

Duration of storage

The data required to process your (initiative) application/examination of your suitability for an advertised position (employment/apprenticeship) will be stored for a period of six months after the end of the application process, in principle, based on the applicable legal provisions (Equal Treatment Act (GlBG, Gleichbehandlungsgesetz) and Disability Employment Act (BEinstG, Behinderteneinstellungsgesetz)). For any longer record keeping of your application, your (express) consent will be obtained in advance.

Withdrawal of your consent

You can withdraw your (express) consent to the keeping of the record of your application or the processing of your special categories of personal data at any time by sending an email to crm@saxinger.com.

7. Data collection for the founding of an Austrian GmbH

We would be happy to assist you in founding your company and look forward to receiving your enquiry. We need various data for the foundation.

Data processing

As part of the data collection for the establishment of an Austrian GmbH on the website, SAXINGER processes your following personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Number of files
  • Company name
  • Address
  • Purpose of the company
  • Business line
  • Share capital (optional)
  • Cash investment (optional)
  • Number of Founders and Managing Directors
  • Your comments (optional)

Application form

An online form is available to apply to our advertised positions. The following personal data are collected in the course of an online application:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Postal code
  • City or town
  • Country
  • Date of birth
  • Preferred start of employment
  • Preferred location

Purpose of data processing

The personal data disclosed by you in the context of establishing contact are processed for the purposes

  • of establishing contact and data collection for the founding of an Austrian GmbH
  • of concluding a mandate relationship.

If a mandate relationship is concluded, you are informed separately about the processing of your personal data within the context of the mandate.

Legal basis

The processing of your personal data as part of the data collection for the establishment of an Austrian GmbH is based on the implementation of pre-contractual measures pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 letter b GDPR.

Duration of storage

The data that are processed for the stated purposes are processed for the duration of the initiation of the mandate relationship. If the mandate relationship is concluded, your personal data are stored for a period of 30 (thirty) years due to the applicable statutory provisions or retention obligations even after the end of the mandate relationship [§ 1489 General Civil Code (ABGB)].

Third-party providers

The website contains links to other websites on whose content and data processing SAXINGER has no influence. SAXINGER assumes no responsibility for this content. The respective provider of the linked website is solely responsible for the data privacy information as well as the content and accuracy of the information provided there.

8.1 YouTube

We integrate YouTube videos into our website and maintain a YouTube channel. YouTube is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The videos integrated by our YouTube channel are all integrated in “expanded data protection mode”, i.e. no data about you as a user is transmitted to YouTube if you do not play the videos. Data are only transmitted when you play the videos.

Information on data protection on YouTube can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de

8.2 Google Maps

We integrate the maps of the Google Maps service from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, into our website.

To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address, which may be transmitted to Google.

You can find more information on the handling of user data in the Google Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de

Your rights

The GDPR provides for the following rights, which you can assert against SAXINGER at any time:

  • Right of access (Article 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether your personal data are processed. In addition, you have the right to further information about the specific processing purposes, categories of personal data, recipients or categories of recipients of personal data, duration of storage, the existence of a right to delete or correct your personal data or to restrict the processing, and the right to object. You have the right to lodge a complaint and to ask for all available information about the origin of your data.
  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of your personal data from us without undue delay. This right includes the correction of incorrect data and the completion of incomplete personal data.
  • Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data from us immediately, provided that the reasons set out in Art. 17 para. 1 letters a to f GDPR (e.g., the purpose for the processing is no longer given) are present and the processing of your personal data is not necessary.
  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR): In the cases mentioned in Art. 18 GDPR (e.g., inaccuracy of the processed personal data, unlawful processing, etc.), you also have the right to demand that we restrict processing.
  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive the personal data relating to you that you have provided to us in a structured, common format and to demand from SAXINGER that SAXINGER transmit these data to another controller.
  • Right of objection (Article 21 GDPR): You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data processed within the context of this website.
  • Conditions for consent (Article 7 GDPR): You have the option of withdrawing your consent to us at any time.
  • Right of appeal: In addition, you can lodge a complaint with the respective competent supervisory authority at any time. The contact details of the Austrian data protection authority are as follows:

       Address: Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria;

Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at

You can exercise your rights towards SAXINGER as follows:

  • by letter to: SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH, Böhmerwaldstrasse 14, 4020 Linz, Austria
  • by email to: crm@saxinger.com SAXINGER GmbH