Last updated: 11 October 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit my website www.vincentdonabaum.com.
I am committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

Vincent Donabaum
Vienna, Austria

I am the sole owner and operator of this website and responsible for all data processing activities carried out here.

2. Data I Collect on this Website

I may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact data: when you send me a message through the contact form (name, email address, and message).

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system, and date/time of access.

• Usage data: pages visited and interactions with embedded content (e.g., videos).

• Analytics data (if consented): collected via Google Analytics for anonymous statistical evaluation.

3. Contact Form & Email Communication

When you contact me via the on-site form or by email, the information you provide is transmitted securely to my email account hosted with All-Inkl and used solely to respond to your request.
Emails are sent using the WP Mail SMTP integration.
I do not share this data with third parties, and I delete messages once your inquiry is fully handled, unless legal obligations require longer retention.

4. Cookies & Tracking

My website uses cookies to ensure functionality and improve user experience.
A cookie-consent banner allows you to manage which categories you accept.

• Essential cookies: required for technical operation and site security.

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): only active with your explicit consent to measure performance and site usage.

• Marketing / Third-party cookies: may be placed by YouTube or social media platforms when you interact with embedded content.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on this website.

5. Embedded Content & External Links

My website may include external content and links to third-party services:

• YouTube videos: When you play embedded YouTube videos, data (including IP address and activity) may be transferred to Google LLC. I use the youtube-nocookie.com integration where possible to reduce tracking.

• Social media links: I link to my external profiles on LinkedIn and Facebook. I am not responsible for data processing on those platforms — please refer to their respective privacy policies.

• Stock images: Some images are licensed from Adobe Stock. No personal data is transmitted when displaying these images.

6. Data Storage & Security

I store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose or as required by law.
I use secure hosting, SSL encryption, and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or data loss.

7. Your Rights under the GDPR

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact me at

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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority or your local EU supervisory authority.

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Austria and the European Union (GDPR).

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