Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our website.
2. Intellectual Property
All content, designs, graphics, and text on this website are the intellectual property of michelcic.com unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is strictly prohibited.
3. Use of Website
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You must not use our website:
- In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material or any other form of similar solicitation (spam).
- To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware, or any other harmful programs or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware.
4. Privacy Policy
We take your privacy seriously. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
5. Limitation of Liability
We will not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of the website or reliance on any information provided on the website. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless michelcic.com, its directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, and affiliates, from any and all third-party claims, liability, damages, and/or costs (including, but not limited to, legal fees) arising from your use of our website or your breach of these Terms and Conditions.
7. Changes to the Terms
We reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. All amendments will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website will constitute acceptance of these changes.
8. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Austria, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
9. Contact Information
For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us via the contact form on our website.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect from you, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
2. Data Collection
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
3. Use of Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Communicate with you.
- Analyze website usage and improve our website.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited. This information helps us improve our website. By using our website, you consent to data collection by Google Analytics.
6. Google Translate
We use Google Translate to provide translations of our website content. These translations may not be accurate and are for informational purposes only. The original content in English remains the authoritative text.
7. Google Fonts:
This site may uses Google Fonts from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. More information can be found here https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and also here https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/
8. Google Maps
Our website may uses Google Maps via an API, provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Using Google Maps requires storing your IP address, which is transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the USA. We have no control over this data transfer. The use of Google Maps is intended to enhance the presentation of our online offerings and improve the findability of locations indicated on our site. This constitutes a legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR/DSGVO. For more information, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
9. Social Plug-Ins
Our website uses social plug-ins from well-known networks, located at the bottom of the articles:
- Facebook (Facebook Inc., 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA)
- Xing (New Work SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany)
- LinkedIn (LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA)
These plug-ins allow you to share website content with your network contacts. By integrating these plug-ins, the network provider receives information about your IP address and the website you visited. If you are logged into the network, the provider can link your visit to our website to your network account.
10. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties except as required by law or to protect our rights.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before using their services.
12. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct your personal data.
- Delete your personal data.
- Restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your personal data.
- Data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact form on our website.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
14. Contact Information
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact form on our website.
Disclaimer
1. General Information
The information provided by michelcic.com is for general informational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.
2. External Links
The site may contain (or you may be sent through the site) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us.
This web site contains links to other websites or social media sites. When you click on one of these links that leads to third party web sites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies. Please check the privacy policy when using this website since we do not accept any kind of responsibility or liability whatsoever for third party web sites.
3. Professional Disclaimer
The site cannot and does not contain professional advice. The professional information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site is solely at your own risk.
5. Your Rights
In principle, you have the rights to information, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, revocation and opposition. If you believe that the processing of Your data violates data protection law or if your data protection claims have otherwise been violated in a way, you can complain to the supervisory authority. In Austria, this is the data protection authority.
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to analyze the traffic and usage patterns of our website. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience. By using our website, you consent to the collection and processing of data by Google Analytics in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. Furthermore, our website may include embedded content and plugins from third-party providers. These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, or embed additional third-party tracking. We do not control these third-party services, and their privacy policies will apply to any data they collect. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and accept that third-party providers may collect and process your data. It is at your discretion whether to continue using our website with this understanding.
7. AI-Generated Texts
Some of the content provided on this website has been generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. We utilize AI to create informative and useful content to enhance your experience. While we strive for high quality and accuracy, AI-generated texts may not always perfectly reflect human insight or expertise. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these contents, please feel free to contact us.
8. AI-Generated Images
Certain images displayed on this website are generated using AI and are intended to convey impressions and conceptual ideas. These images do not necessarily depict actual assets or existing offers from michelcic.com. They are used to enhance the visual appeal and provide illustrative examples. If you have any inquiries about the visuals or need specific information regarding our actual offerings, please reach out to us.
Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to help us improve your experience when visiting our website. They allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers to track and analyze usage and volume statistical information. These third parties use cookies to help us improve the user experience, manage our website content, and analyze how users navigate and utilize the website.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Website Security
We take website security seriously to protect our users and our data. Our website is equipped with security measures to prevent unauthorized access, hacking attempts, spamming, and bot attacks. These security measures include but are not limited to:
- Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with regular security updates.
- Firewall Protection: We utilize advanced firewall systems to monitor and block suspicious activity.
- Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.
- CMS Security Plugins: We employ reputable security plugins to scan for vulnerabilities and enforce strong login credentials.
Legal Consequences
Unauthorized attempts to access or disrupt our website, including hacking, spamming, or launching bot attacks, are strictly prohibited and may constitute violations of various laws and regulations. We reserve the right to take legal action against perpetrators and seek damages for any harm caused to our website, users, or business operations.
User Rights and Data Protection
1. User Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold.
- Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
2. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the contact form on our website. We will respond to your request within the legally required time frame.
3. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of processing your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
For more information or any concerns, please contact us through our contact form.
www.michelcic.com
GISA Register: 26176840
VAT-Number: ATU65330037
We are digital natives, consider us global citizens of the Earth, often traveling worldwide for business. For legal purposes, we are required to list our primary location here, but please note that we are open to collaboration with partners from around the globe.
Eva-Maria Michelcic, MM.Sc.
Stifterstrasse, 4320 Perg, Austria