Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website built with Microsoft Power Pages. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on this website is:

Vienna Biocenter Core Facilities GmbH
Dr. Bohr Gasse 3
1030 Vienna, Austria

Email: sim-support@vbcf.ac.at
Phone: +43 1 796 23 24 7000

Data Collection and Usage

We process personal data in compliance with the GDPR and Austrian data protection laws. Authentication for this website is handled through the Datacube, a VBCF application. During the authentication process, your name and email address are securely shared with the website to provide access and ensure a personalized and secure user experience.

In addition to the data shared via the Datacube, we may collect other information, such as contact details you provide voluntarily through forms or interactions on the website, as well as usage data, including information about how you interact with the website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. Cookies and other tracking technologies may also be used, as described in the "Cookies and Tracking" section.

The data collected is used to provide and manage access to the website, improve its functionality and user experience, communicate with users, and ensure the security of the website. All data processing activities are conducted in accordance with GDPR principles, including transparency, data minimization, and purpose limitation.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data in compliance with the GDPR and Austrian data protection laws. The processing of your name and email address via the Datacube is necessary for the performance of a contract under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR to provide secure access to the website. Other data, such as information collected through forms or cookies, is processed based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you can withdraw at any time. Data required for security, functionality, or legal compliance is processed under Article 6(1)(c) or our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze user behavior, and ensure security. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience.The use of cookies complies with GDPR and Austrian data protection laws. You can manage or withdraw your consent to cookies at any time through your browser settings or the cookie banner on our website.

Please refer to the Microsoft Power Page documentation for a complete list of cookies to ensure the platform's functionality: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-pages/admin/cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website or are used for analytics to improve functionality. No personal data is stored in these cookies unless explicitly provided by you.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or necessary to provide our services. If data is transferred to a third country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law.

Your Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to the personal data we process about you, as well as the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data. You may also request the deletion of your data, provided no legal obligations prevent this, or the restriction of data processing under certain conditions. Additionally, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (data portability). You can object to the processing of your data if it is based on legitimate interests or used for direct marketing purposes. If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Data Controller" section.