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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 August 2025

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This Privacy Policy describes how Karen Schmikl (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit my website www.karenschmikl.com, use my services, or interact with me online or offline.

I take your privacy seriously and process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.

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1. Data I Collect

I may collect the following personal data when you visit my website, fill out a contact form, book a call, or engage my services:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Company name and role

  • Payment details (for invoicing purposes)

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., in a message or during a consultation)

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When you browse my website, I may also collect non-identifying data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 below)

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2. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages

  • Deliver agreed coaching, consulting, or fractional CPO services

  • Send invoices and process payments

  • Improve my website and services

  • Send you occasional updates or resources (only if you opt in)

I will never sell or rent your data to third parties.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, I process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver services you have requested

  • Legitimate interests – to improve my offerings and maintain a professional relationship

  • Consent – for marketing communications (you can withdraw at any time)

  • Legal obligation – for accounting and tax purposes

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4. How I Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely on password-protected systems.
I use GDPR-compliant tools for communication, file storage, and invoicing.
Data is kept only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.

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5. Sharing Your Data

I may share your data only with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email providers) who process it on my behalf under GDPR-compliant agreements.
I may also disclose data if required by law.

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6. Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

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7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, email me at info@karenschmikl.com.

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8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact:

Karen Schmikl
Email: info@karenschmikl.com
Website: www.karenschmikl.com

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