Scope

This privacy policy informs users about the nature, scope and purposes of the collection and use of personal data by artGate GmbH (hereinafter the “Provider” or “we”) on this website (hereinafter the “Service”).

Access data / server log files

The Provider collects data on every access to the Service (so-called server log files). Access data includes:

Name of the website accessed and file(s) retrieved
Date and time of access
Volume of data transferred
Notification of successful retrieval
Browser type and version
The user’s operating system
Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
IP address and requesting provider

The Provider uses the log data solely for statistical analysis for the purposes of operating, securing and optimising the Service. However, the Provider reserves the right to review the log data retrospectively if there are specific indications giving rise to a legitimate suspicion of unlawful use.

Handling of personal data

Personal data is information that can be used to identify a person, i.e. details that can be traced back to an individual. This includes your name, email address or telephone number. It also covers data about preferences, hobbies, memberships or which websites someone has visited.

The Provider only collects, uses and discloses personal data where this is permitted by law or where users consent to the data collection.

Contacting us

When you contact the Provider (e.g. via the contact form or by email), the information you provide is stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry and in case follow-up questions arise.

We use the newsletter to inform you about ourselves and our offerings. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we need a valid email address from you, together with information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided, or that its owner agrees to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected. This data is used solely for sending the newsletter and is not passed on to third parties. When you subscribe to the newsletter, we store your IP address and the date of subscription. This storage serves solely as proof in the event that a third party misuses an email address and subscribes to the newsletter without the knowledge of its rightful owner. You may withdraw your consent to the storage of your data and email address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time. You can withdraw your consent via a link in the newsletters themselves, in your profile area, or by notifying us using the contact details above. You can also sign up via forms in our advertisements on Facebook and Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.) to be kept informed about shows in your region and presale offers. For this purpose, we use your name and email address on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you may withdraw at any time.

Integration of third-party services and content

Content from third parties, such as videos from YouTube, map material from Google Maps, RSS feeds or graphics from other websites, may be embedded within this online service. This always requires that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as “third-party providers”) can see the users’ IP address. Without the IP address, they would not be able to send the content to the respective user’s browser. The IP address is therefore necessary for displaying this content. We endeavour to use only content from providers who use the IP address solely to deliver the content. However, we have no influence over whether third-party providers store the IP address, for example for statistical purposes. Where we are aware of this, we inform users accordingly.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that allow specific, device-related information to be stored on the user’s access device (PC, smartphone or similar). On the one hand, they serve to make websites more user-friendly and thus benefit users (e.g. by storing login data). On the other hand, they are used to collect statistical data on website usage so that it can be analysed in order to improve the service. Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers offer an option to restrict or completely prevent the storage of cookies. Please note, however, that use of the website, and in particular user convenience, will be restricted without cookies.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on users’ computers and enable an analysis of their use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about users’ use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, where IP anonymisation is activated on this website, Google will first truncate users’ IP addresses within Member States of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. IP anonymisation is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate users’ use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide the website operator with further services relating to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting their browser software accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. For further information on Google’s use of data for advertising purposes, as well as settings and opt-out options, please visit Google’s websites.

Use of Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity, an analytics service provided by Microsoft Corporation, to improve the user-friendliness of our website. This involves collecting anonymised usage data such as mouse movements, clicks and technical information (e.g. browser type). Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP, Switzerland). Further information can be found in Microsoft’s privacy statement.

Withdrawal, changes, corrections and updates

Users have the right, upon request, to receive information free of charge about the personal data stored about them. In addition, users have the right to have inaccurate data rectified and to have their personal data blocked and erased, insofar as no statutory retention obligation prevents this.

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The protection of your personal data matters to us. In this privacy policy, you will find out which data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to the processing of your data.