Images: Free Wix Media; pictures of the Ehrbar Hall with the kind permission of the C. Bechstein Ehrbar Hall. © Attila Kovacs.

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LEGAL NOTICE (pursuant to Sec. 5 ECG) and DISCLOSURE (pursuant to Sec. 25 MedienG)
Media owner, publisher and service provider

Uniart Culture® ICT Management GmbH
Leonard Bernstein Str. 8/2/2-1
A-1220 Vienna, Austria

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Contact

Tel.: +43 (1) 2698699-0
E-mail: info@uniart.at

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Company details

Commercial Register No.: FN 181767 f
Register Court: Commercial Court of Vienna
VAT ID: ATU48463602

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Authorised representative

Managing Director: Dr. Jian Wang

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Business purpose

Organisation and implementation of cultural and music events, competitions and related projects (e.g., concerts, masterclasses, media/online formats), as well as associated organisational and administrative services.

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DISCLOSURE pursuant to Sec. 25 MedienG
Basic orientation (“editorial line”)

This website provides information about the Vienna Piano Forum (competition, events and projects) and promotes arts, culture and musical education, in particular in the field of piano music.

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PRIVACY POLICY (GDPR)

Last updated: 29 December 2025

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1. Controller

Uniart Culture® ICT Management GmbH
Leonard Bernstein Str. 8/2/2-1, A-1220 Vienna, Austria
E-mail: info@uniart.at
| Tel.: +43 (1) 2698699-0

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2. Privacy contact

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact: info@uniart.at

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3. Processing activities (depending on your use)

3.1 Website access (server log files)

When you access this website, technical information is processed (e.g., IP address, date and time of access, pages visited, browser and device information, referrer URL, status codes).
Purpose: ensuring operation of the website, security, and troubleshooting.
Legal basis: legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

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3.2 Contact (e-mail / form)

If you contact us, we process the data you provide (e.g., name, e-mail address, message content).
Purpose: handling your request and communicating with you.
Legal basis: steps prior to entering into a contract / performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and/or legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

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3.3 Registration and participation (Vienna Piano Forum)

In connection with registration and participation, we process in particular:

Identification and master data (e.g., name, if applicable stage name, address, date of birth/age information where required)

Contact details (e.g., e-mail address, telephone number)

Competition and programme information (e.g., category, repertoire, short biography, teacher)

Submitted documents and/or links (e.g., audio/video links)

Purpose: organisation, implementation and administration of the competition/event, including communication, jury procedures and results management.
Legal basis: contract / participation relationship (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

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3.4 Payments

For payment processing we may process, for example, name, amount, date and payment references (e.g., payment description).
Purpose: allocation of payments and fulfilment of accounting obligations.
Legal basis: contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

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3.5 Publication and public relations (results, photo/audio/video recordings, streaming)

For documentation and public relations purposes, we may publish your name/stage name, category, repertoire, results as well as photo, audio and video recordings (e.g., on our website, social media, in press materials, via streaming and platform services).
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) where obtained separately, and/or contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) where publication is part of the participation conditions.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

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4. Recipients and processors

We use service providers (e.g., hosting, IT, e-mail services) to provide our services. Data is disclosed only insofar as this is necessary. Where required, we enter into data processing agreements with processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

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5. Web analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics (Google Analytics 4) to analyse website usage statistically. Cookies and/or similar technologies may be used and usage data may be processed (e.g., page views, interactions, device/browser information, approximate location data).
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) via the cookie banner.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

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6. Embedded content (YouTube)

Our website may contain embedded YouTube content. When such content is loaded, YouTube may process data (e.g., IP address, device information, possibly cookies).
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) via the cookie/media banner (category “external media”).
Where technically feasible, embedded content is loaded only after your consent (e.g., “two-click solution”).

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7. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your e-mail address (and, if applicable, your name) for sending the newsletter. Subscription is generally carried out using a double opt-in procedure (confirmation e-mail).
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link or by e-mail to info@uniart.at.

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8. Transfers to third countries

When using certain services (in particular Google services), processing outside the EU/EEA cannot be ruled out. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) and obtain consent for non-essential processing.

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9. Retention periods

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention obligations. Examples include:

Server logs: limited period for operational and security purposes

Contact requests: until the request has been fully handled, and possibly longer for documentation purposes

Competition/participation data: for the duration of the event and a reasonable follow-up period; longer only where obligations apply

Accounting records: in accordance with statutory retention periods

Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

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10. Your rights

You have, in particular, the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection. You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.
Contact: info@uniart.at

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11. Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB), Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna, Austria.

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12. Cookie settings

You can adjust your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.