Privacy Policy
Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Benjamin Panholzer
Lehenau 10a
5325 Plainfeld
Austria
Privacy-related requests: hello@beyondthepeaks.net
Website: www.beyondthepeaks.net
General information
We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide this website, respond to inquiries, maintain technical security and operate the website in a stable and functional manner. This Privacy Policy explains which data may be processed when you visit this website or contact us.
Website hosting via Squarespace
This website is hosted and operated using Squarespace. When you visit this website, Squarespace may process technical data required to provide, secure and technically operate the website.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and browser version
- Device information and operating system
- Date and time of access
- Visited pages
- Referrer URL
- Technical cookies and similar technologies
The processing of this technical data is necessary for website functionality, security, performance and stability.
Cookies
This website uses necessary cookies and similar technologies required for basic website functionality, security and operation. With your consent, non-essential cookies may also be used to understand website usage.
You can accept, decline or manage non-essential cookies through the cookie banner where available. Depending on your browser settings, you can also restrict or delete cookies directly in your browser.
Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts to display typography consistently and professionally. When fonts are loaded, technical information such as your IP address may be transmitted to Google. The use of Google Fonts serves the consistent visual presentation of this website.
Contact by email or phone
If you contact us by email or phone, we process the personal data you provide, such as your name, contact details and the content of your message. This data is processed for the purpose of responding to your request and handling potential follow-up communication.
External links
This website contains links to external websites and services, including LinkedIn and Google Drive. If you click such links, you leave this website and access services provided by third parties.
The respective provider is responsible for its own data processing. We have no influence over the data processing of external websites and services. Please review the privacy policy of the respective provider.
This website links to LinkedIn, including the LinkedIn profile and LinkedIn newsletter. If you click a LinkedIn link, LinkedIn may process personal data according to its own privacy terms. We do not control LinkedIn's data processing.
Google Drive
This website may contain links to files hosted on Google Drive. If you click such a link, you access a service provided by Google. The processing of personal data on Google Drive is governed by Google's own privacy terms. We have no influence over Google's data processing.
Legal basis
The processing of technical data required for website operation is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure, stable and functional website. The processing of data submitted through email or phone contact is based on pre-contractual communication, contractual communication or our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries. Non-essential cookies are used only based on your consent, where legally required.
Storage duration
We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by legal obligations. Inquiry data is stored for as long as necessary to process and document the communication. Technical data and server log data are stored according to the retention periods of the respective service providers.
Data processors and recipients
We may use external service providers to operate this website and related services. These providers may process personal data only to the extent necessary for their respective service.
Relevant providers may include Squarespace for website hosting and operation, Google for Google Fonts and Google Drive, and LinkedIn where you access LinkedIn services through external links.
International data transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Union or the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, the respective provider is responsible for ensuring an adequate level of data protection, for example through adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized safeguards.
No automated decision-making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that has legal effects on you or similarly significantly affects you.
Your rights
You have the right to request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of data, restriction of processing, data portability and objection to processing. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: hello@beyondthepeaks.net
Complaint authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Austrian Data Protection Authority
Barichgasse 40-42
1030 Vienna
Austria
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
Website: www.dsb.gv.at
Last updated: June 2026