Privacy Policy (International – Conservative GDPR Version)

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1. General Information

​The protection of personal data is a matter of particular importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable Austrian data protection law, and internationally recognized data protection principles.

 

This version is intended for international users and follows a conservative, compliance-oriented approach.

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2. Data Categories​

We process personal data that may fall into the following categories:

 

• Name

• Contact details (telephone number, email address)

• Address

• Company or organizational affiliation

• Customer service and general inquiries

• Any information voluntarily provided via contact forms, email, or other communication channels

 

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3. Lawfulness and Purposes of Processing​

3.1 Processing Based on Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Where you have provided your personal data voluntarily, we process such data on the basis of your consent for the following purposes:

 

• Communication and response to inquiries

• Marketing, informational materials, and newsletters (paper-based and electronic)

• Reference to an existing or former business relationship

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You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Requests to withdraw consent may be sent to: mail@becker.training

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3.2 Processing for Contract Performance or Pre-Contractual Measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

Personal data is processed where necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. Without such data, contractual relationships cannot be established or fulfilled.

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3.3 Processing Based on Legal Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

Personal data may be processed where required to comply with legal obligations, including but not limited to:

 

• Commercial and tax law retention obligations

• Regulatory and compliance requirements

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3.4 Processing Based on Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

We process personal data based on our legitimate interests or those of third parties, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms. Legitimate interests include, in particular:

 

• Ensuring IT security, system stability, and abuse prevention

• Internal administrative purposes

• Quality assurance and improvement of services

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4. Data Retention​

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected or as required by statutory retention obligations. Once the applicable retention period has expired, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

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5. Disclosure of Data and International Transfers​

We may engage carefully selected data processors who process personal data on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

Personal data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:

 

• IT, hosting, and infrastructure service providers

• Communication and marketing service providers

• Professional advisors, where legally permissible

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Personal data may be transferred to, or processed in, countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, transfers take place only where an adequate level of data protection is ensured, in particular through:

 

• Adequacy decisions of the European Commission pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR, or

• Appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR (e.g., standard contractual clauses)

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6. Security Measures​

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

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7. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling​

We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling, within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR.

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8. Rights of Data Subjects​

Under the GDPR, data subjects have the following rights:

 

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

 

Requests to exercise these rights may be directed to: mail@becker.training

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9. Right to Lodge a Complaint​​

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 

For Austria, the competent authority is:

 

Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde)

Barichgasse 40–42

1030 Vienna, Austria

Phone: +43 1 52 152-0

Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at

Website: http://www.dsb.gv.at/

 

 

Status: November 2025