Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16.05.2025

This privacy policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.

1. Who is responsible for this website?

Website Owner & Data Controller:
Carla E. Basset
Oskar-Pirlo-Straße 42a
6330 Kufstein
Austria
Email: info@carlabasset.com
Website: www.carlabasset.com

2. What personal data do I collect and why?

a) Newsletter Subscription (Brevo)

When you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your name and email address. This data is processed by Brevo (formerly Sendinblue), which complies with GDPR and stores data on secure EU-based servers.

• Purpose: To send writing updates, exclusive content, and promotional material.

• Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – your explicit consent.

• You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

Brevo privacy policy:
👉 https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/

b) Contact Form

If you contact me via the contact form, I will collect the data you submit (e.g., name, email, message) to respond to your inquiry.

• Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – necessary for (pre-)contractual communication.

• Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

c) Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics to better understand visitor behavior and improve the user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized information such as:

• Device type and browser

• Country/region of access

• Time spent on pages

• Click paths and referring sites

IP addresses are anonymized before processing.

• Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent via cookie banner

• Data may be processed outside the EU (e.g., in the U.S.) in accordance with Google’s privacy framework agreements.

You can opt out using this browser tool:
👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google’s privacy policy:
👉 https://policies.google.com/privacy

d) Google Search Console

This tool monitors website performance in Google Search. It does not collect personal data and is used only for SEO purposes.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to help improve functionality and analytics.

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies via the cookie banner on your first visit.

4. How long is data stored?

I only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required by law (e.g., for tax, legal, or contractual obligations).

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data (Art. 15)

• Request correction (Art. 16) or deletion (Art. 17)

• Restrict processing (Art. 18)

• Object to processing (Art. 21)

• Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7)

• Data portability (Art. 20)

To exercise any of these rights, contact: info@carlabasset.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:
👉 https://www.dsb.gv.at

6. Third-Party Content and Services

Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts) may use their own cookies. These platforms may collect data even if you’re not logged in.

Please refer to their privacy policies for more details.

7. Security Measures

This website uses SSL encryption and industry-standard security protocols to protect your data.

8. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or services provided. The current version is always available at this link.