1. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to me. I process personal data exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Austrian data protection law.
This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, processed, and used when you visit my website, purchase a product, or participate in my online courses.
1. Data Controller
The data controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:
Johanna Putz, Austria.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Data Collected
Depending on your interaction with my website or course platform, the following personal data may be processed:
Name, Email address, Billing information, Login and account details, Course activity (progress, lessons completed), Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information), Communication data (emails, support requests)
Data is processed only for the purpose of providing services, fulfilling contracts, improving the learning experience, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations.
3. Use of Thinkific
My online courses are hosted on Thinkific, operated by Thinkific Labs Inc. (Canada).
Thinkific processes personal data as a processor on my behalf, according to a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and standardized safeguards including EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Thinkific may process: Account information, Login data, Course activity and progress, Technical and security data
More information: https://www.thinkific.com/privacy-policy/
4. Payment Providers
Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal.
These providers act as independent controllers for payment data.
I only receive information necessary for invoicing and course access.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Thinkific may use necessary cookies to ensure platform functionality, security, and login sessions.
Additional cookies (analytics, marketing) are only used if you provide consent.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Data Retention
Contractual data: 7 years (Austrian accounting laws)
Course data: as long as your account exists
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
Technical logs: short-term storage for security
7. Your Rights
You may request: Access, Correction, Deletion, Restriction, Data portability, Withdrawal of consent
Contact: [email protected]
If you believe your data is processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:
www.dsb.gv.at
2. Newsletter & Email Communication
If you choose to sign up for my newsletter or agree to receive promotional emails, your name and email address will be used to send you updates, course information, marketing content, and relevant news.
Email delivery is handled through Thinkific Email Automations, a feature provided by Thinkific Labs Inc. (Canada). Thinkific processes your email data as a processor on my behalf, based on a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
You will only receive marketing emails if you have given explicit consent (e.g., by checking an opt-in box).
You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in every email or by contacting me directly at:
[email protected]
Data processed for email communications will be deleted upon your unsubscribe request, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
3. Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on this website and on my Thinkific course platform. It should be read together with my Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, enable secure login sessions, enhance user experience, and provide analytics about how the website is used.
2. Types of Cookies Used
a) Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website and Thinkific platform. They allow you to:
log in to your course
stay signed in across pages
maintain secure session data
access protected content
You cannot opt out of essential cookies, as the site will not function without them.
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies improve usability, such as remembering:
language preferences
display settings
form inputs
c) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help me understand how visitors use the site, including:
page views
time spent on pages
device and browser information
If analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are used, they will only be activated with your consent, where required by law.
d) Marketing / Tracking Cookies
These cookies track browsing behavior to provide personalized marketing or advertising.I only use these cookies if you explicitly consent to them.
3. Cookies Used by Thinkific
Thinkific uses cookies to:
authenticate user sessions
secure account access
manage course progress
improve platform stability and performance
enable video playback functionality
For more details, see Thinkific’s Cookie Policy:
https://www.thinkific.com/cookies-policy/
4. Third-Party Cookies
If you access features that include third-party integrations (e.g., embedded videos, payment processors, analytics tools), these services may set their own cookies.
Examples:
Stripe / PayPal (payment processing)
Vimeo / Wistia (video hosting, if used in courses)
Google Analytics (optional – only with consent)
These providers are responsible for their own cookie practices.
5. Managing Cookies
You can choose whether to accept or decline cookies:
through the cookie banner when first visiting the website
by adjusting browser settings (block, clear, or limit cookies)
by withdrawing consent for optional cookies at any time
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website or course platform from functioning properly.
6. Legal Basis
For visitors from the EU/EEA:
Essential cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
Analytics / marketing cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
The date of the last update will always be shown at the bottom of this page.
Last updated: 19.11.2025