privacy policy

Last updated: 06.11.25

1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:
Circular Bioengineering
Muthgasse 18
1190 Vienna, Austria
Email: info@circularbioengineering.at
Data Protection Officer at BOKU: datenschutz@boku.ac.at

2. General Information

The protection of your personal data is important to us. We process your data in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG).

3. Data Collection on This Website

3.1 Server Log Files

When you visit our website, our web server automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files. This information includes:

Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL (previously visited page)
Host name of the accessing computer (IP address)
Time of the server request
HTTP status code

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) for the technical provision and security of the website. Storage duration: Log files are automatically deleted after 90 days.

3.2 Cookies

This website uses minimal or no cookies for essential functionality only. Should we use cookies in the future, we will update this policy and, if necessary, obtain your consent. Current status: This website does not use cookies.

3.3 Contact Forms

If you contact us via info@circularbioengineering.at, the data you provide (name, email address, message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or contract performance (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). Storage duration: Until the inquiry is resolved and for a maximum of 2 years.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Microsoft Teams Integration

This website contains a login link that redirects to Microsoft Teams for authorized consortium members. When you click this link, you leave our website and are subject to Microsoft’s privacy policy. Data controller for MS Teams: Microsoft Corporation For information on data processing in Microsoft Teams, please refer to: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement Note: We do not collect or store login credentials or personal data through this redirect.

4.2 Web hosting

This website is hosted by:
BOKU Vienna
Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33
1180 Vienna, Austria
The hosting provider may process server log files and technical data necessary for the operation and security of the website. Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about the personal data we process.
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request restriction of processing.
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can request your data in a structured format.
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR): If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact info@circularbioengineering.at

6. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority: Austrian Data Protection Authority (Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde)
Barichgasse 40-42
1030 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 52 152-0
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
Website: https://www.dsb.gv.at

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content and data protection practices of these sites and assume no responsibility for them.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. The current version is always available on this page.