Data protection notice

We, the
Wihast – Wirtschaftshilfe der Arbeiter_innen Studierenden Österreichs,
Hirschengasse 23
1060 Wien Österreich

We feel responsible as a trustworthy partner for the processing of your data. Below you will find a detailed description of how your data is processed. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.wihast.at or by email at info@wihast.at.

Personal cookies

The website we operate uses so-called cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device using the browser. We use this opportunity to make offers user-friendly. We can achieve this because by using cookies we can recognize your browser the next time you visit. Cookies do no damage and remain on your device until you delete them. If you do not agree to this use, please deactivate this function in your browser. Note that this can lead to limited functionality of the website.

Use of web analysis tools

The website operated by us uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics from Google Inc. This is done through the use of cookies, which enables an analysis of the use of our website. The information generated in this way is transferred to the provider’s server and stored. If you do not agree to this use, please deactivate this function in your browser. Note that this can lead to limited functionality of the website.

General data protection information for residents and interested parties

Personal data

For our work in the area of ​​leasing residential space, it is necessary that your personal data is processed. The term “personal data” summarizes any information that directly or indirectly relates to natural persons.

We divide personal data into the following categories:

• Master data / personal data
• Financial data
• Contract data
• Data on professional and educational background
• Data on employment and work performance
• Special category data

Processing purposes and legal bases

The processing of personal data is on the part of Wihast for the purpose of providing living space in the sense of §11 StHG mandatory. Furthermore, data is required for the creation of a contract and support for existing usage relationships.

Scope of data processing

The processing of the data mentioned by you takes place to the extent that this is necessary for the proper establishment and processing of our business activities.

Forwarding data to third parties

In some cases, it may be necessary to forward your data to other companies. Your data will always be forwarded to other companies on the legal basis of the BAO, the UGB for the purpose of payment processing, collection, financial accounting and for the use of in-house Internet access. If the data transfer takes place outside the territory of the European Union, we still ensure that you comply with European data protection standards.

The categorization of recipients of personal data is as follows:

• Courts (including competent supervisory authorities) and competent law enforcement authorities
• Legal representatives (lawyer, public prosecutor, notary, etc.)
• Credit institutions
• External service providers (e.g. IT service providers for the operation of Internet access in the houses, the website and the central administration software)
• Public authorities

We would like to point out that the persons authorized to process order data are obliged to maintain confidentiality about all related information. This obligation can be presented on request.

Furthermore, we would like to point out that all measures in accordance with the state of the art are taken to protect your data.

Data transfer to supervisory authorities and courts as well as to other third parties

Wihast is subject to certain regulatory requirements. There is therefore a possibility that a disclosure of personal data may be required by a court or an authority. Furthermore, it may be necessary for external third parties, such as experts / experts, to be entrusted with your data as part of an examination of a service case (see categorization of recipients). In all cases, we ensure that you comply with the legal principles.

Data retention

Your data is generally stored for the duration of an upright service relationship. In addition, we have the obligation to store data in accordance with the retention requirements. If this exceeds the duration of the upright service relationship, the data will be kept in accordance with the statutory provisions.

The categorization of the data for storage is as follows:

• Master data / personal data
• Financial data
• Contract data
• Data on professional and educational background
• Data on employment and work performance
• Special category data
• Rights of those affected

You have the right to receive information about your personal data. Under certain conditions, you also have the right to have your data corrected or deleted. Furthermore, there is the right to restriction of processing, objection and data portability provided the legal provisions are in place. You also have the right to request the data you have provided in a structured, common file format. To assert your rights, please contact info@wihast.at or by post at:

Wihast – Economic aid for Austrian student workers
Hirschengasse 23
1060 Vienna

Right of withdrawal

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on the basis of consent for marketing purposes or to withdraw your consent. If your data is processed by us to protect legitimate interests, you can object to it as soon as there are reasons for your situation that contradict the data processing.

Notice of your right to complain

If you do not agree with the type of data processing, you have the right to complain to the Austrian data protection authority.