Data Protection Notice for Newsletter Subscription

1. Controller Information

The controller responsible for processing your personal data is Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH - University of Applied Sciences, located at Andreas Hofer-Straße 7, 6330 Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria. As the controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679).

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your email address and the information of selected regions in order to send you newsletters with information about activities of the Hydrogen Centre of Vocational Excellence network, as well as invitations to events related to our project and invitations to surveys and academic research. Your participation contributes to the development of hydrogen-related skills and innovation, helping shape future training programs, policies, and industry strategies. This processing of your personal data is conducted in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, which states that processing is lawful if the data subject has given their explicit consent.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

The lawful basis for processing your email address is your explicit consent. By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes specified. Consent is given through your voluntary entry of your email address and the confirmation via checkbox indicating agreement to the data processing.

4. Data Retention

Your personal data will be stored until you choose to unsubscribe from our mailing list. Upon unsubscribing, your email address will be deleted from our records without undue delay.

5. Third-Party Data Sharing

For the purpose of distributing newsletters, your data may be shared with and processed by third-party service providers or project partners who act as processors on our behalf. We ensure that these third parties comply with GDPR standards and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

6. 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. This includes information on the purposes of processing, the categories of data concerned, the recipients to whom the data has been disclosed, and the retention period. You can request a copy of your personal data free of charge, although a reasonable fee may be charged for additional copies. This right empowers you to understand how your data is being used and to verify its accuracy.

• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): If you find that your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction. This means you can ask for inaccurate data to be corrected or for incomplete data to be completed. Organisations are required to act on such requests without undue delay, ensuring that the information they hold about you is accurate and up to date.

• 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. You can exercise this right if your data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, if you withdraw your consent, or if you believe the processing is unlawful. If you choose to unsubscribe from a newsletter or similar service, your data should be deleted upon request, provided there are no overriding legal obligations to retain it.

• Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Under specific conditions, you can request a restriction on the processing of your personal data. This means that while your data may still be stored, it cannot be processed in any way until the restriction is lifted. You might exercise this right if you contest the accuracy of your data, if the processing is unlawful, or if you need the data for legal claims. This right provides you with greater control over how your data is handled in situations where its accuracy or legality is in question.

• Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time, particularly if the processing is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. If you raise an objection, the organisation must cease processing your data unless they can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for continuing that processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms. This right is particularly significant in cases of direct marketing, where you can ensure that you are not targeted without your consent.

• 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. This right enables you to transfer your data from one service provider to another easily, promoting data mobility and control. It applies when the processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means. This right allows you to take your data with you and ensures that you can use it with other services if you choose.

• 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. Once consent is withdrawn, the processing of your data based on that consent must cease. This right ensures that you are not bound to continue allowing the processing of your data once you no longer wish to do so. However, it’s important to note that the withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

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.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:

Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH
Christian Huber [he/him] Email: Christian.Huber@fh-kufstein.ac.at
Address: Andreas Hofer-Straße 7, 6330 Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria

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