Privacy Policy

1. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect and process personal data when you use this website.


2. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing:

Fabian Steiner, MSc.
Großgerhartser Straße 3, A-3842 Thaya
Email: office@open-valve.com

3. Data We Collect

a) Waitlist Registration

When you sign up for the waitlist, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Optional information you provide (e.g. interest level, use case, feedback)
b) Technical Data

When you visit this website, limited technical data may be processed, such as:

  • IP address (processed temporarily for technical reasons, not stored)
c) Usage Data (Analytics)

We collect limited, non-identifying usage data, including:

  • Number of page views
  • Country of access (derived from IP address, not stored)
  • User interactions (e.g. clicks on buttons or links)

We do not create user profiles and do not attempt to identify individual users.

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To manage and operate the waitlist
  • To contact you about the product and its launch
  • To improve the website and product based on usage patterns
  • To ensure the security and stability of the website

5. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) → for waitlist registration
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) → for basic, privacy-friendly analytics and website security

6. Double Opt-In

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Your email address will only be added to the waitlist after you confirm this registration.

7. Email Communication

We will only send you emails related to:

  • The waitlist
  • Product updates
  • Launch information

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.

8. Data Storage and Hosting

All data is processed and stored on self-hosted infrastructure operated by us.

We do not use third-party email marketing providers or external analytics services.

9. Data Retention

We store your data:

  • Until you withdraw your consent, or
  • Until the purpose of processing no longer applies

10. No Cookies and No Cross-Site Tracking

We do not use cookies for analytics or marketing purposes.

We do not track users across websites.

11. Data Minimization

We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary.

  • No profiling
  • No behavioral tracking across sessions
  • No identification of individual users

12. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

13. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: office@open-valve.com

14. Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time.

Last updated: 31.03.2026