Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

Data Controller: EB Community Advisory Board (EB CAB) – Association in Formation / Verein in Gründung

General Overview & Data Controller

The EB Community Advisory Board (EB CAB) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG), and the Austrian Telecommunications Act (TKG § 165).

This policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (www.eb-cab.org).

Contact Information:

EB Community Advisory Board (EB CAB)

Email: info@eb-cab.org

Personal Data We Collect and Processing Purposes

Contact Requests & Updates Sign-Up

When you contact us via email or sign up on our website to receive updates regarding the EB CAB, we collect and store the information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email address, message content).

  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent) and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (Steps prior to fulfilling your request).

  • Retention: Your data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill your request or until you withdraw your consent.

Server Log Files

Our website host (Squarespace) automatically collects technical data sent by your browser (e.g., IP address, date/time of access, browser type, operating system). This data is necessary to ensure secure and stable website operation.

  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest in maintaining technical operation and security).

Google Analytics & Cookies

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), to understand how visitors interact with our website and to continuously improve our online presence.

IP Anonymization

We have activated IP anonymization on this website. Your IP address is shortened within member states of the European Union or other EEA states before being transmitted to Google servers.

Cookie Management & Consent

Google Analytics sets non-essential cookies (small text files) on your device. These cookies are only set if you explicitly give your consent via our Cookie Banner when first visiting the site.

Cookie NamePurposeExpiration_gaDistinguishes unique users for analytics reporting2 years_ga_*Persists and maintains session state2 years / Session

  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 165 TKG (Consent).

  • Withdrawal of Consent: You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your Cookie Settings on our website.

Your Legal Rights (GDPR)

Under European data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request confirmation and details of personal data held.

  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request restriction of data processing.

  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your personal data in a structured, standard format.

  • Right to Object & Withdraw Consent (Art. 21 & Art. 7 GDPR): Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@eb-cab.org.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian supervisory authority:

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde (DSB)

Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna, Austria | Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at