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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Ladies that Lead – Student Association at WU Vienna

Ladies that Lead is committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection law.

1. Who We Are

Ladies that Lead is a non-profit student association headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operating at WU Vienna.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
ladiesthatlead.bbe@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect personal data when you:

  • Apply for membership
  • Register for events
  • Contact us via email
  • Interact with our website

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Study program or WU affiliation
  • Event attendance information
  • Application responses (e.g. CV, motivational letter)
  • Feedback survey responses
  • Technical website data (e.g., IP address, browser type)

We only collect data that is necessary for organizing and managing our association.

3. Why We Process Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Manage memberships
  • Organize and execute events
  • Send event invitations and updates
  • Track attendance in line with our statutes
  • Issue certificates
  • Fulfill legal and financial obligations

Processing is based on your consent, our legitimate interest in running the association, or legal obligations (Art. 6 GDPR).

4. Photos & Media

Photos and videos may be taken at events for documentation and promotional purposes (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, website).
If you do not wish to appear in photos, you can inform us at any time or contact us afterward for removal.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.
Data may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Event partners
  • Public authorities (if legally required)

All data sharing is limited to what is strictly necessary.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for membership management, event organization, and legal obligations. Financial records are stored in accordance with Austrian legal requirements.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, unless legal retention obligations apply.

7. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
ladiesthatlead.bbe@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (www.dsb.gv.at).

8. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. The latest version will always be available on our website.