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Legal Notice (Imprint)
Information pursuant to § 5 ECG (Austria) and § 25 Media Act
Website Operator
Michael Bachhofer
Praterstraße 27/6
1020 Vienna
Austria
Contact
E-Mail: info@fcmappers.net
Purpose of the Website
FCMappers.net is an informational and software platform focused on research and applications in the field of Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM).
The website provides software downloads, documentation, and user-based features accessible through registration and login.
Liability for Content
The contents of this website have been created with the greatest possible care. However, no guarantee can be given for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content.
As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws.
Liability for Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We have no influence over their content and therefore assume no liability for external content.
Copyright
All content and works created by the website operator on this site are subject to copyright law.
Any duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization beyond the scope of copyright law requires prior written consent.
Software Notice
The provided software is distributed under separate license terms.
Use is only permitted within the scope of the applicable license agreement.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. General Information
This website (FCMappers.net) is operated by Michael Bachhofer, Praterstraße 27/6, 1020 Vienna, Austria.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data We Collect
When you use this website, we may collect the following data:
a) Account Registration
- Username
- Email address
- Display name
- Profile information (if provided)
b) Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Access times
- Pages visited
c) Email Communication
If you contact us or receive system emails (e.g. registration or password reset), your email address will be processed via our email service provider.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We use your data for:
- User account creation and management
- Providing access to restricted downloads
- Website functionality (login, profile, voting systems)
- Security and abuse prevention
- Communication (e.g. account emails)
4. User Registration & Membership
Registered users can access restricted areas of the website, including software downloads.
Access is only granted after successful login.
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Store user preferences
- Ensure secure authentication
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Email delivery (SMTP server: World4You)
- Hosting services
- WordPress plugins (e.g. user management, downloads)
These providers may process limited personal data strictly necessary for their services.
7. Data Storage
User data is stored securely in the website database.
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Data Retention
We store user data as long as the account exists or as required by law.
Users may request deletion of their account at any time.
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact
If you have questions about data protection, contact:
📧 info@fcmappers.net
