Privacy Policy

Last updated: Oct, 2025

1. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

PW-MAGAZINE – Non-Profit Association for the Promotion of Independent Cultural Reporting
Theresiengasse 46/11
1180 Vienna, Austria
Email: editorial@pw-magazine.com

2. Hosting and Log Data

This website is hosted by Netlify (Netlify, Inc., 2325 3rd Street, Suite 215, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA).
When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits technical information to our server (such as IP address, date and time of access, browser type and version). This data is stored in server log files to ensure the website’s functionality and security.

The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient website operation).
Netlify may transfer data to the United States. This transfer is based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) pursuant to Article 46 GDPR.

3. Web Analytics (Plausible)

We use Plausible Analytics (Plausible Insights OÜ, Västriku tn 2, 50403 Tartu, Estonia) to analyse how visitors use our website. Plausible is fully GDPR-compliant, does not use cookies, and does not collect any personal data. All data is processed anonymously and stored on EU servers.

For more information, visit: https://plausible.io/data-policy
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in understanding website usage and improving our services).

4. Embedded Content (YouTube, Vimeo, Mux)

We may embed media content from the following third-party services:

– YouTube (YouTube LLC / Google Ireland Limited) – using youtube-nocookie.com

– Vimeo (Vimeo Inc.) – privacy-enhanced embedding, no autoplay

– Mux (Mux, Inc., USA) – video hosting

We use privacy-friendly embedding: no data is transmitted before users actively click on the media. Once clicked, data may be transferred to the respective provider and stored there, including IP address and device information.
For Mux, data may be transferred to the USA based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (user consent through interaction).

Providers’ privacy policies:

– YouTube

– Vimeo

– Mux

5. Newsletter (Mailchimp)

You can subscribe to our newsletter via an online form. We collect your email address and any optional information you provide.
We use Mailchimp (Intuit Inc., USA) as our email service provider. Subscription requires your explicit consent and is confirmed via a double opt-in procedure.

Your data is only used for sending the newsletter and will not be shared with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each newsletter.
Data processing by Mailchimp may involve transfers to the USA based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

More information: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

6. Social Media Links

Our website contains simple links to our social media profiles (e.g., Instagram, Telegram).
These links do not transmit any data to the platforms before you click on them. Once you click, the respective platform’s privacy policy applies.

– Instagram
– Telegram

7. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • 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 (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

In Austria, the competent authority is:
Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde)
Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, Austria
https://www.dsb.gv.at

8. Data Retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with legal requirements or technical changes. The updated version will always be published on this page.