Privacy Statement & Terms of Service

Privacy Statement
Effective Date: 01-01-2025

Thank you for visiting zowyvanoostrum.com. Your privacy is important to me, and this Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with my website, showcasing my animation, illustration, and UI/UX design work. My business is registered with the Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKO) in Austria and follows all applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz - DSG).

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Name: Zowy van Oostrum
Business Address: Grieskai 70
Email: zowyvanoostrum (a) outlook.com
Website: zowyvanoostrum.com

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact me at the details above.

2. Information I Collect
a. Personal Data: I may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:

Your name, email address, and any other information you include when contacting me via a form or email.

b. Technical Data: Non-personal information is collected automatically when you visit this website, such as:

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address (anonymized where applicable)
Referrer URL
Pages visited and duration of visits

I use cookies and analytics tools to gather this data.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you provide data voluntarily (e.g., contact form).
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To analyze website usage, ensure security, and improve functionality.

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

Responding to your inquiries or communications.
Analyzing and improving the functionality and performance of the website.
Securing the website against misuse or unauthorized access.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies to provide a better browsing experience and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors use the website (e.g., via Google Analytics).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. By continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of cookies.

5. Third-Party Services
I may use third-party tools or services to process data, including:

Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google processes data according to its privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.

Any third-party services I use comply with GDPR and implement appropriate safeguards for data protection.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers
Your personal data is not shared with third parties unless:

It is required to fulfill a legal obligation.
It is necessary to defend legal claims.
You have provided explicit consent.

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), I ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

Emails and contact inquiries: Retained for up to 12 months, unless a longer retention is required for legal reasons.
Technical data and analytics: Retained for up to 14 months.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request information about your data.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Limit how your data is used.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If data processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact me at zowyvanoostrum (a) outlook.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde):

Contact:
Address: Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Website: https://www.dsb.gv.at

9. Data Security
I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date updated.

12. Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Website: zowyvanoostrum.com
Name: Zowy van Oostrum
Email: zowyvanoostrum (a) outlook.com

Welcome to zowyvanoostrum.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please refrain from using this website.

1. Owner of the Website
This website is owned and operated by:

Name: Zowy van Oostrum
Business Address: Grieskai 70
Registered with: Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKO)
Email: zowyvanoostrum (a) outlook.com
Website: zowyvanoostrum.com

2. Scope of Services
This website showcases my professional work in animation, illustration, and UI/UX design for portfolio and informational purposes. Visitors may browse my projects and contact me through provided forms or contact details.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to images, designs, illustrations, animations, text, and logos, is the intellectual property of Zowy van Oostrum, unless logos of other businesses and otherwise credited.

You may view and use the website for personal and informational purposes only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Unauthorized use of content will be pursued under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

4. User Conduct
By using this website, you agree to:

Use the site for lawful purposes only.
Refrain from attempting to disrupt, damage, or compromise the website’s functionality.
Provide accurate information when submitting inquiries or contact forms.
I reserve the right to block access to users who violate these terms.

5. Contact and Inquiries
If you contact me via email or contact forms, you agree to provide accurate information. I reserve the right to not respond to inappropriate, unsolicited, or irrelevant inquiries.

6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of external websites. Please review their terms of use and privacy policies.

7. Limitation of Liability
I strive to keep the content and functionality of this website up to date and secure. However:

The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
I do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
I am not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this website, including reliance on its content.

8. Data Protection and Privacy
Your privacy is important to me. For details on how I collect, process, and protect your personal data, please refer to my Privacy Policy [Insert link to Privacy Policy].

9. Changes to Terms and Conditions
I may update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Austria. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Vienna, Austria.

11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Name: Zowy van Oostrum
Email: zowyvanoostrum (a) outlook.com
Website: zowyvanoostrum.com

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