Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13.03.26

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when you visit this portfolio website.

This website is operated as a personal portfolio showcasing creative work in directing and videography. No products or services are sold directly through this website.

Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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2. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing:

Name: Nikolaus Ratay
Address: Märzstraße 124/15, A-1140 Vienna
Email: nickr3@gmx.at
Website: www.nicknofuture.com

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3. Server Log Files

When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files. These may include:

• IP address

• Browser type and browser version

• Operating system

• Referrer URL

• Date and time of the request

• Accessed pages

These data are necessary to ensure the stability, functionality, and security of the website.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

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4. Contact via Email

If you contact us via email, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) will be stored for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Your data will not be shared with third parties and will only be retained for as long as necessary to process the request.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

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5. Embedded Videos (Vimeo / YouTube)

This website may embed video content hosted on external platforms such as Vimeo or YouTube.

When you access a page containing an embedded video, your browser may connect to the servers of these platforms. In the process, technical information such as your IP address may be transmitted.

If you are logged into your Vimeo or YouTube account, these platforms may associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile.

For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective platforms:

YouTube Privacy Policy
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Vimeo Privacy Policy
https://vimeo.com/privacy

The legal basis for embedding videos is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in presenting audiovisual content).

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6. Cookies

This website may use technically necessary cookies required for proper website functionality.

No marketing or advertising cookies are intentionally used.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set or to disable cookies entirely.

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7. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

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8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal data

• Right to rectification

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Right to restriction of processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to processing

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact the email address listed above.

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9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully.

In Austria, the competent authority is the Austrian Data Protection Authority.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.