Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Nordlicht Haus Vision GmbH ("Company", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit ostmedia.at or communicate with us in connection with our services.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Nordlicht Haus Vision GmbH
A-1010 Vienna, Wipplingerstrasse 32 / 22
Austria

For privacy-related questions or requests, you can contact us at:

ostmedia.at

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our Website and services, we may collect the following categories of information.

Information You Provide

When you contact us, request information, submit campaign requirements or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

  • name and job title;

  • company name;

  • business email address;

  • telephone number;

  • country or geographic market;

  • campaign and business requirements;

  • information included in your messages;

  • account or partnership information; and

  • other information you voluntarily provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address;

  • browser type and version;

  • operating system;

  • device type;

  • referring website;

  • pages visited;

  • approximate geographic location derived from IP address;

  • date and time of access; and

  • technical information concerning your interaction with the Website.

This information may be collected through server logs, cookies, pixels, analytics tools and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  • respond to enquiries and requests;

  • communicate with prospective and existing business partners;

  • evaluate potential campaigns and commercial relationships;

  • provide and manage our services;

  • onboard business partners and customers;

  • monitor Website performance and security;

  • detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity;

  • maintain business and technical records;

  • improve our Website, services and communications;

  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and

  • establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Where required by applicable law, we will rely on an appropriate legal basis for processing personal information.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, we may process personal information on the basis of:

Consent
Where you have provided consent for a specific processing activity, such as certain optional cookies or marketing communications.

Contractual necessity
Where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

Legitimate interests
Where processing is necessary for legitimate business interests, such as responding to business enquiries, improving our services, maintaining security and managing business relationships, provided those interests are not overridden by applicable privacy rights.

Legal obligations
Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations or lawful requests.

5. Business Communications

If you contact us or enter into a business relationship with us, we may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding enquiries, campaigns, services, account administration and other relevant business matters.

Where required by law, we will obtain consent before sending promotional communications.

You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the relevant communication or by contacting us.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly, understand Website usage and improve user experience.

Cookies may be used for purposes including:

  • essential Website functionality;

  • security;

  • analytics and performance measurement;

  • remembering preferences; and

  • marketing or advertising measurement, where applicable.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be activated after obtaining the appropriate consent.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie consent mechanism.

For more information about the cookies used on our Website, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve its performance.

Depending on the tools implemented, analytics providers may collect information such as IP address, device information, browser information, pages viewed and interaction data.

Examples of services that may be used include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Other Analytics Provider

Only include providers that are actually used on the Website.

Where required, appropriate consent mechanisms and contractual safeguards will be implemented.

8. Service Providers and Third Parties

We may share personal information with selected third-party service providers where necessary to operate our business or Website.

These providers may include:

  • hosting and infrastructure providers;

  • CRM and customer management platforms;

  • email and communication providers;

  • analytics providers;

  • cybersecurity and fraud prevention providers;

  • professional advisers;

  • legal and accounting service providers; and

  • other technology providers supporting our business operations.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Service providers are expected to process information only for authorized purposes and in accordance with applicable contractual and legal requirements.

9. Advertising and Programmatic Services

Our Website describes programmatic advertising and RTB services.

Information submitted to us in connection with a campaign may include campaign configuration, targeting requirements, conversion information, tracking information and other business or technical data.

Where personal data is involved in the provision of specific advertising services, the applicable parties may have additional contractual responsibilities regarding data protection, including controller, processor or other applicable roles.

The processing of campaign-related data may therefore be governed by separate agreements, data processing terms or other contractual documentation.

10. International Data Transfers

Because we operate in an international business environment and may use service providers located in different countries, personal information may be transferred outside your country of residence.

Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, we will use appropriate legal mechanisms, which may include:

  • adequacy decisions;

  • standard contractual clauses;

  • contractual safeguards; or

  • other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

  • provide requested services;

  • maintain business records;

  • manage ongoing business relationships;

  • comply with legal and regulatory requirements;

  • resolve disputes; and

  • establish or defend legal claims.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

When information is no longer required, we will delete it or anonymize it where reasonably practicable, subject to applicable legal and contractual obligations.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

If you believe that information you have provided to us may have been compromised, please contact us promptly using the contact details below.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • request access to personal information we hold about you;

  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;

  • request deletion of personal information;

  • request restriction of certain processing;

  • object to certain processing;

  • request portability of certain information;

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and

  • lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations and exceptions.

To exercise a privacy right, contact us at:

support@ostmedia.at

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

14. European Economic Area and UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, additional rights and protections may apply under applicable data protection legislation, including the GDPR and/or UK GDPR.

Where applicable, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

For users in the EEA, the relevant supervisory authority may be identified through the European Data Protection Board.

15. California and Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence and the nature of our activities, additional privacy rights may apply under applicable U.S. state privacy laws.

Where applicable, these rights may include rights concerning access, deletion, correction, portability, opting out of certain processing activities and other statutory protections.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

16. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are intended for business and professional users.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

17. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you access.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements or business practices.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices or your privacy rights, please contact us:

Nordlicht Haus Vision GmbH
A-1010 Vienna, Wipplingerstrasse 32 / 22
Austria
Email: support@ostmedia.at
Website: ostmedia.at