Privacy Policy

Introduction

skywardpath GmbH ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website skywardpath.top or use our management consulting services.

Data Controller

The data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws is:

Data Collection

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
• Company information (company name, position, industry)
• Communication data (messages, enquiries, consultation requests)
• Professional information relevant to our consulting services
• Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us

Information Collected Automatically

• Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring websites)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
• Analytics data to improve our website and services

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes based on legitimate legal grounds:

• Service Provision: To provide management consulting services and respond to your enquiries
• Communication: To communicate with you about our services, appointments, and business matters
• Business Operations: To manage our client relationships and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Marketing: To send relevant information about our services (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: To analyse website usage and enhance user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary for the performance of consulting services
• Legitimate Interests: For business operations, client relationship management, and service improvement
• Consent: For marketing communications and certain cookies
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes, including Google Ads. These technologies help us measure campaign effectiveness, deliver relevant advertisements, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in our business operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or business transfers
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific disclosures

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specifically:

• Client data: For the duration of the business relationship plus 7 years for legal compliance
• Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or request deletion
• Website analytics: Typically 26 months from collection
• Contact enquiries: Up to 3 years unless a business relationship is established

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Austrian data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data we hold
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain situations
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@skywardpath.top or +43 4245 842836.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission. We will inform you of any such transfers and the safeguards applied.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) if you believe we have processed your personal data in violation of applicable data protection laws: