Privacy

General Information

Data protection and information security are of high importance to Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL). Personal data is processed in compliance with the GDPR and Austrian telecommunications law (TKG), in their current versions, together with appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

Data Processing When Visiting the Website

When visiting the website for information purposes, the following data may be processed:

• Date and time of access
• Browser type and browser settings
• Operating system used
• Previously visited page (referrer)
• Transferred data volume and access status
• IP address

The purpose is website operation and security, statistical analysis, and improvement of the web offering. Legal basis: legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Cookies

Functionally necessary cookies are used as well as, subject to consent, analytics/marketing and third-party cookies. Retention periods vary by cookie. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Google Analytics and Third-Country Transfers

If consent is given, analytics/marketing data may be processed via Google Analytics. Data transfer to the USA cannot be excluded. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

YouTube, Google Maps and Other Services

For embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Google Maps, Floodlight/DV360, Meta Pixel, Snapchat Pixel, TikTok Pixel), data is processed only after relevant consent and/or active use. Depending on the service, third-country transfers may occur.

Contact Requests and Newsletter

If you contact MUL by form, email, or phone, transmitted data is stored to process the request. Newsletter subscriptions use a double opt-in process; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Note

This page presents a summarized version of Montanuniversität Leoben privacy information. The official privacy page of Montanuniversität Leoben remains the authoritative and up-to-date version.