Privacy policy

Last updated: March 2026

This is a translation provided for convenience only. The German version of this privacy policy is the sole authoritative version.

The protection of your personal data is of particular concern to us. We therefore process your data exclusively on the basis of statutory provisions (GDPR, TKG 2021). In this privacy information, we inform you about the most important aspects of data processing within the scope of our website.

1. Controller for data processing

The controller for the processing of your personal data on this website is:

Scala Stella e.U.
Inhaberin: Farzaneh Spiess-Knafl
Haufgasse 3-5/8
1110 Wien, Österreich
+43 660 1110782
office@scala-stella.com

2. Hosting and server log files

This website is provided as a static website via IONOS Deploy Now. Each time our website is accessed, the hosting provider automatically collects information transmitted by your browser in so-called server log files. These are:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL (previously visited page)
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability, functionality, and security of our website. The data is only stored for the duration of the website visit and then deleted.

3. Contact

If you contact us by email, the data you provide (name, email address, content of your enquiry) will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and in case of follow-up questions. This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of enquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

We will not share this data without your consent. The data remains with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage ceases to apply, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device by your browser. They do not cause any damage.

We use cookies to make our website user-friendly. Some cookies remain on your device until you delete them, allowing us to recognise your browser on your next visit.

Technically necessary cookies required for the basic functions of the website are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). All other cookies, particularly those for analytical purposes, are set exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you grant via our cookie banner.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to allow this only on a case-by-case basis. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

5. Web analytics with Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics Measurement ID: G-0S76NH0YR3 · Stream name: Scala Stella Website · Stream URL: https://scala-stella.com · Stream ID: 13686905764

Legal basis: The use of Google Analytics is based exclusively on your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you give via our cookie consent banner. Without your consent, no data is transmitted to Google.

IP anonymisation: We have activated the IP anonymisation function on this website. This means your IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA.

Data processing agreement: We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the Austrian data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Data transfer to the USA: A data transfer to the USA cannot be ruled out. Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which demonstrates an adequate level of data protection. By consenting to the use of Google Analytics, you also consent to a possible transfer of your data to the USA.

Revocation of consent: You can revoke your consent at any time. The easiest way is to change your settings in our cookie banner.

More information about how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy. Google Analytics | Opt-out Plugin

5a. Hosting

This website is hosted by IONOS SE (Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany). When you visit our website, your data is processed on IONOS servers. Personal data may be transmitted to IONOS servers.

The data processed may include IP addresses, meta and communication data, website access data, and other data generated via a website. Processing is based on our legitimate interest in the efficient and secure provision of our website pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with IONOS. More information: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/datenschutzerklaerung/

5b. Source code hosting and deployment

The source code of this website is hosted on GitHub (GitHub Inc., 88 Colin P. Kelly Jr Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation). Deployment is automated via GitHub Actions.

GitHub processes technical data such as IP addresses and browser information. The use of GitHub is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. GitHub is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. More information: https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-general-privacy-statement

5c. Google Fonts

This website does not use Google Fonts. Instead, only locally available system fonts (system-ui, sans-serif) are used. Therefore, no connection to Google servers is made for loading fonts.

6. Your rights

You generally have the following rights regarding your data stored with us:

• Information: You may request information about the personal data we process about you.
• Rectification: If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request its correction or completion.
• Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction: You may request the restriction of processing of your data.
• Data portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data.
• Revocation of consent: You have the right to revoke a given consent at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above.

If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law, you may file a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority: Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, www.dsb.gv.at