This website processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 — “GDPR”) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG). The following sections explain which data we collect, why we process it and the choices you have.
We use Google Analytics, a web‑analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View CA 94043, USA (“Google”).
Further information: Google Analytics Terms of Service, Google Privacy Policy. We use gat._anonymizeIp(); to ensure IP masking.
When you visit our website, the server automatically records:
Log files are kept for 14 days and then deleted (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR — legitimate interest in secure operation).
We use forms built with Elementor and extensions such as “Happy Elementor Addons” or “Premium Addons”. Data you enter (e.g. name, email) is processed:
Form entries are emailed to us and stored in the WordPress database for up to 12 months for follow‑up. We do not pass this data on to third parties.
You may request rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, object to processing, or lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (dsb.gv.at).
We use TLS encryption (indicated by “https://” and the padlock icon) to safeguard data in transit (Art. 25 para. 1 GDPR).
We use cookies and comparable technologies. Some are technically necessary, others improve statistics, security or convenience. Via the Complianz cookie banner you can give or withdraw consent at any time.
| Cookie | Provider / Category | Lifetime | Purpose |
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cmplz_choice | Complianz — necessary | 1 year | Saves your cookie preferences. |
elementor | Elementor — functional | persistent | Enables live design & page rendering. |
_ga, _gid | Google Analytics — statistics | 24 hrs – 2 yrs | Website analytics (see §2). |
sgCacheBypass | SiteGround Speed Optimizer — functional | 1 hour | Caching & performance. |
__sg_security_token | SiteGround Security Optimizer — necessary | session | Protects the login area. |
trp_language | TranslatePress — functional | 1 year | Stores selected language. |
An automatically updated, full cookie list is available in the Complianz banner under “Cookie Details”.
We send newsletters via MailerLite (UAB MailerLite, Vilnius, Lithuania). MailerLite processes your data within the EU and, where applicable, in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses. Open and click rates are tracked anonymously. Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can unsubscribe at any time; your data will then be deleted.
We use TranslatePress to display content in multiple languages. Functional cookies (see table 7.1) store your chosen language. No personal data is sent to the plugin provider.
SiteGround Speed Optimizer and SiteGround Security Optimizer improve load times and defend against attacks (e.g. brute‑force). IP addresses may be stored in log files. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
Our pages display an Instagram feed via Smash Balloon Instagram Feed. Your browser connects to Meta / Instagram servers; the IP address and browser data are transmitted. If you are logged in to Instagram, Meta can link this data to your profile. Legal basis: your consent via the cookie banner (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).
We embed Google Maps. When you view a map, data (e.g. IP address, location) is sent to Google. Details: Google Privacy Policy.
Loading embedded content transfers data to the respective services:
If you are logged in to any of these services, they may associate your visit with your profile.
We use social plugins from Facebook Ireland Ltd.. Visiting our pages may allow Facebook to associate your browsing behaviour with your personal profile. Details: developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins.
Pages containing embedded YouTube videos transfer data to Google and may link it to your YouTube account. See Google Privacy Policy for details.
Instagram’s embed function transfers data (IP, browser data, cookies) to Instagram and may associate it with your account.
Loading LinkedIn content sends data to LinkedIn Corporation and may associate it with your profile if you are logged in.
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If you have privacy‑related questions, please use the contact details provided in our legal notice (Imprint).
Photography and Video Recording at Events 1. Data Controller Benjamin Sauseng (Ben Spade – Magician) Grazbachgasse 59, 8010 Graz office@bensmagic.com 2. Purpose of Processing During live events, photographs and video recordings are taken to document the event, as well as for public relations and to promote future events. 3. Legal basis Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in marketing and public relations). 4. Publication The recordings may be published in particular on: www.bensmagic.com Social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok) Print and online promotional materials 5. Retention Period The recordings are generally stored for as long as there is a legitimate interest in their publication or as long as statutory retention obligations apply. 6. Rights of Data Subjects Data subjects have the right to: Access Rectification Erasure Restriction of processing Objection to processing Lodge a complaint with the data protection authority 7. Objection You may object to the processing of your recordings at any time. Please contact us at: office@bensmagic.com.
