Last Updated: 09 January 2026
1. Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or interact with us.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Hofburg Arts – The Light of Future Arts
Email: info@hofburgarts.org
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact information (such as name and email address) provided via contact forms
Message content submitted through forms
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
Visual data (photos and videos) recorded during the event
4. Contact Forms
We use Ninja Forms to process inquiries submitted via forms on this website. The personal data you provide (such as name, email address, and message content) is processed solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Form submissions may be transmitted via email using secure SMTP services. We do not use form data for marketing purposes.
5. Spam Protection
To protect our website and forms from automated spam submissions, we use Antispam Bee. This may involve the processing of IP addresses for security and spam detection purposes. No personal data is transferred to third countries in this process.
6. Analytics and Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how visitors use the website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and technical device data.
IP addresses are anonymized before processing. Google Analytics is only activated after you have given your consent via the cookie consent mechanism on this website. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings.
7. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes and legal bases:
Responding to inquiries (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures)
Ensuring the security and functionality of the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests)
Website analytics, based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Documentation and promotion of a public cultural event (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests)
8. Photography and Filming at the Event
As this is a public cultural event, photography and video recordings may take place for documentation, archival, and promotional purposes. Processing is based on our legitimate interests in presenting and documenting the event.
If you do not wish to appear in visual material, please inform our staff on-site.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
10. Data Subject Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@hofburgarts.org.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this website.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:
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