Privacy Policy

1. Data controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

SAMAAN.LEGAL
Dr. Johannes Samaan, Attorney at Law
Reichsratsstraße 13/12a, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Email: johannes@samaan.legal
Phone: 01 / 9977003

2. General information on data protection

Protecting your personal data is important to us. We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Austrian law.

3. Collection and processing of personal data

Personal data is collected when you voluntarily provide it to us, in particular when:

  • contacting us by email, phone, or WhatsApp
  • using the contact form on this website
  • booking an appointment via Calendly
  • submitting inquiries about our services

3.1. Categories of data processed

  • name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • content of your message or inquiry
  • technical access data (e.g. IP address, browser, time of access)

3.2. Purpose of processing

  • handling and responding to your inquiries
  • providing legal advice and services
  • appointment scheduling and communication
  • compliance with legal obligations
  • ensuring the technical operation of the website

4. Legal bases

Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – contract performance or pre-contractual measures
  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – legal obligations
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (e.g. secure operation of the website)

5. Disclosure to third parties

Your data is disclosed only when necessary for contract performance (e.g. notary, tax advisor, land registry), when you have consented, or when required by law. External service providers are carefully selected and contractually obliged to comply with data protection requirements.

6. Cookies and analytics

This website may use technically necessary cookies. If analytics or marketing tools are used, this is done only within the applicable legal framework and, where required, with your consent. You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. External services

Depending on how the website is used, external services may be integrated, such as:

  • Calendly (appointment booking)
  • Google Fonts (fonts)
  • WhatsApp (communication upon request)

When using such services, data may be transferred to the respective providers. Please refer to their privacy policies for further information.

8. Data security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including encrypted transmission (SSL/TLS) and regular security updates.

9. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • access your stored data
  • rectify inaccurate data
  • request erasure or restriction of processing
  • object to processing
  • data portability
  • withdraw consent you have given
  • lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority

10. Retention period

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention periods.

11. Changes

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in law or technical developments.

12. Contact

If you have questions about data protection, please contact:
Email: johannes@samaan.legal
Phone: 01 / 9977003