This website was created to celebrate the life and artistic work of the late Helmut Schober and to share information about his artistic legacy.

This policy explains how personal data is handled when you browse the website or contact its administrator. It concerns visitors’ data and correspondence, rather than the archival materials published on the website.

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1. Data Controller

The person responsible for the processing of personal data through this website is:

• Raffaella Cerrini

• Milan, Italy

• Email: helmutschoberarchive@gmail.com

 

For questions about this policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact the email address above.

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2. Personal Data We Collect

Information you provide

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When you contact us through the contact form or by email, we may receive:

• Your name, if provided.

• Your email address.

• The contents of your message.

• Any other information you voluntarily include.

Please do not include sensitive personal information or information about other individuals unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

 

Technical information

The website and its technical service providers may process information needed to deliver and secure the website, such as:

• IP address.

• Browser and device information.

• Date and time of access.

• Technical logs and security-related events.

 

Cookies and similar technologies

Information about cookies and similar technologies is provided in the Cookie Policy below.

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3. Why We Use Your Data

Responding to enquiries

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We use the information you provide to respond to your message and manage any related correspondence concerning the artist, his work or the archive.

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries voluntarily submitted by visitors, under Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Where an enquiry concerns steps you request before entering into a contract, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

 

Operating and protecting the website

Technical information may be used to make the website available, maintain its functionality, prevent abuse and investigate security issues.

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating and protecting the website, under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

 

Complying with legal obligations

Where necessary, personal data may be processed to comply with applicable legal obligations, under Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.

 

Optional cookies and technologies

Where consent is required for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, processing is based on your consent. You may withdraw that consent through the cookie settings.

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4. Providing Your Information

Contacting us is voluntary.

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If you use the contact form, the information marked as required is necessary to receive and respond to your enquiry. Without an email address or sufficient information about your request, we may be unable to reply.

Information submitted through the contact form is not used to subscribe you to a newsletter or send unsolicited promotional messages.

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5. Service Providers and Access to Data

Personal data may be accessed by the website administrator and, where necessary, by authorised people assisting with enquiries or website administration.

The website uses service providers to support its operation, including:

• Wix, for website hosting, the contact form and related technical services.

• Usercentrics for Wix, for cookie consent and preference management.

• Google/Gmail, for email correspondence.

• Technical support providers, if their assistance requires access to personal data.

 

These providers process data according to their applicable roles, service terms and data protection arrangements.

Messages received through the contact form are not published on the website.

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6. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, transfers must be covered by an applicable mechanism under the GDPR, such as an adequacy decision or appropriate contractual safeguards.

You may contact the data controller for information about the safeguards applicable to the services used.

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7. How Long We Keep Your Data

Messages sent through the contact form or by email, together with the associated contact details, are retained for up to 12 months after the enquiry is closed.

Information may be retained for longer where necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

If correspondence develops into a separate ongoing relationship, any further retention will depend on the purpose and requirements of that relationship.

Technical records are retained for the periods necessary for website operation and security, according to the services and configurations used.

Cookie lifetimes are described in the cookie information available through the website’s consent settings.

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8. Your Rights

Subject to the conditions and limitations established by the GDPR, you may:

• Request access to your personal data.

• Ask for inaccurate or incomplete data to be corrected.

• Request deletion of your data.

• Request restriction of processing.

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests for reasons relating to your particular situation.

• Request data portability where applicable.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before its withdrawal.

 

To submit a request, email:

• helmutschoberarchive@gmail.com

 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, or another competent supervisory authority.

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9. Automated Decisions and Website Features

Personal data submitted through the contact form is not used for decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

The website does not offer newsletter subscriptions, visitor accounts, online bookings or online payments.

Cookie Policy

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10. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small files that websites may store in your browser. Similar technologies may also store information on your device or access information already stored there.

These technologies can support functions such as website security, navigation and remembering privacy preferences.

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11. Cookies Used on This Website

This website is built using Wix and uses Usercentrics for Wix to manage cookie preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies and technologies support essential functions, such as website operation, security and recording privacy choices. They do not require consent where they meet the applicable legal exemption.

Any non-essential cookies or similar technologies requiring consent must remain inactive unless you consent to their use.

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12. Managing Your Preferences

The Usercentrics consent banner allows you to manage the choices available for the cookies and technologies detected and configured on this website.

You can change your preferences or withdraw consent by reopening the cookie settings through:

[INSERT THE NAME OF THE COOKIE SETTINGS BUTTON OR LINK ACTUALLY AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE.]

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

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13. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, the services used or applicable requirements.

The date at the top of this page indicates the latest update.