Cookie Policy

At the Hydrogen Centres of Educational Vocation (H2CoVE), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use certain information during your visit to our website (the "Website" or the "Platform"). We ensure that our approach complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679) and respects your privacy.

1. No Cookies Used

We want to make it clear that we do not use cookies on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that can track your online behavior. However, at H2CoVE, we prioritize your privacy and have opted not to implement any cookies, ensuring that your browsing experience remains completely cookie-free.

Implications of No Cookies

• Privacy Protection: Without cookies, your personal information remains untracked and unrecorded during your visit.

• No Personal Data Collection: We do not gather any data that could identify you through cookies.

• Simplicity of Use: You can navigate our website without the concern of cookie consent banners or policies.

2. Anonymous User Tracking

While we do not use cookies, we do track certain anonymised information to monitor the use of our website and ensure its proper functioning:

• Anonymised IP Addresses: The last two octets of your IP address (for IPv4) or blocks (for IPv6) are anonymised automatically before being stored. This ensures that your identity cannot be linked to your IP address.

• Browser Information: We collect the type, name, and functionality of the browser you are using to access our site.

• Date of Access: The date when you visit our website is recorded for statistical purposes.

• Page Accessed: The specific page or URL you viewed during your visit is stored to help us understand which content is of interest to our users.

This data is anonymised and aggregated to provide insights into website usage, improve content, and ensure compliance with our funding obligations. None of this information is used to identify you personally.

3. Use of Third-Party Services: OpenStreetMap

Our website uses third-party services, such as OpenStreetMap, to display interactive maps. When you choose to view these maps, we need to submit your IP address and browser information to OpenStreetMap. To comply with GDPR, we ask for your explicit consent before submitting this data. If you do not provide consent, the maps will not be displayed, but you will still have access to all other content on the website. We do not store cookies for this service, and OpenStreetMap does not use cookies for this either.

No Impact on Website Functionality

Even if you choose not to consent to OpenStreetMap's use of your data, the rest of the website will remain fully accessible. The only difference is that maps will not be displayed.

4. Data Protection and Security

We are committed to protecting your data and complying with GDPR. All data collected for anonymous user tracking is stored securely and processed in a way that prevents identification. We do not share this data with third parties, except for the integration with OpenStreetMap, which requires your consent.

We ensure that technical and organisational measures, such as anonymisation and secure storage, are in place to protect the data we collect.

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have several rights designed to protect your personal data and enhance your control over how it is processed. Here’s a detailed overview of each right:

• Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to know whether your personal data is being processed and to obtain access to that data.

• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): If you find that your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction.

• Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Also known as the "right to be forgotten," this right allows you to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

• Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Under specific conditions, you can request a restriction on the processing of your personal data.

• Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

• Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to request that your personal data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise your rights or withdraw consent, you may unsubscribe using the link provided in each newsletter, email us at Christian.Huber@fh-kufstein.ac.at, or send a postal request to the contact information below.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be posted on this page, and where necessary, you will be notified.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact:

Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH
Christian Huber [he/him] Andreas Hofer-Strasse 7, 6330 Kufstein, Austria
Email: christian.huber@fh-kufstein.ac.at
Phone: +43 5372 71819 136

Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that your data protection rights have been violated.