Privacy Policy

Introduction

AlphaSummit AG ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at alphasummit.top or use our restaurant expansion services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.

Data Controller Information

The data controller for your personal data is AlphaSummit AG, a company registered in Austria with registration number FN357914a and VAT number ATU35146978. Our registered office is located at Ringstraße 47, 9083 Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria.

Data Collection

We collect personal data when you interact with our website or services. The data we collect includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business address when you contact us or request our services
• Business Information: Restaurant name, location details, expansion plans, and other business-related information you provide
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interaction data collected through cookies and analytics
• Communication Records: Records of our correspondence, consultation notes, and service delivery documentation

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes based on legitimate business interests and contractual necessity:

• Providing restaurant expansion consultation and advisory services
• Responding to your inquiries and maintaining client relationships
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Conducting market research and business analysis to enhance our services
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Protecting our business interests and preventing fraud

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes, including Google Ads. These technologies help us measure campaign effectiveness, deliver relevant advertisements, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in delivering our services (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• Professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants
• Third-party analytics and advertising platforms (Google Analytics, Google Ads) in accordance with their privacy policies

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Generally, we keep client data for seven years after the completion of services for legal and business purposes. Website analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. You may request earlier deletion of your data subject to legal requirements.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) when we use third-party services such as Google Analytics or Google Ads. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR requirements through adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with this policy or applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) or your local supervisory authority.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.