Privacy Policy

Data controller

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Institut für Netzwerke und Sicherheit
Science Park 3, 2nd Floor
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria
https://www.ins.jku.at/
+43 732 2468-4120
office@digidow.eu
VAT identification number (UID) of JKU: ATU57515567

Overview

This privacy policy explains how we collect and process data on this website, which is part of the Digital Shadows exhibition of the Ars Electronica Festival 2025.

Data we collect

Cookies

We use only two cookies on this website:

1. client_id (essential): An automatically generated unique identifier that allows us to tracks which cameras you've found. This cookie is necessary for the game functionality.
2. lang (optional): Stores your language preference when you select a language. This cookie is only set if you actively choose a language setting.

Game data

When you participate in our surveillance awareness game, we collect:

• Your chosen name (optional): The display name you enter to display in the highscore list
• Game progress: Which cameras you've discovered and when you found them
• The randomly generated client_id to link your game sessions

Purpose and legal basis

• Game functionality: We process your data to operate the camera discovery game (legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Language preference: We store your language choice based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Statistical analysis: At the end of the festival, statistical, non-personal analyses of website usage will be stored.

Data retention

Your game data is stored in our database until the end of the Ars Electronica Festival exhibition period. The cookies expire automatically after the festival or when you clear your cookies. There is no long-term storage of any data.

Data sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to third parties. Data is used exclusively for operating the camera discovery game.

Server logfiles

Our web server creates only anonymized server log files, in which no IP addresses or other personal data are stored.

Data security

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is secured by SSL with current encryption standards and provides high transmission security. Our servers are operated at JKU Linz and regularly maintained.

Minors

This website may only be used by persons aged 14 and over. Users under 14 require the express consent of their parents or guardians.

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Office of Johannes Kepler University Linz
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz
+43 732 2468 3802
datenschutz@jku.at

When data is collected

Data is collected when the website is visited and QR codes are scanned.

Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Data portability: Receive your data in a structured format

How to exercise your rights

• Clear browser cookies to remove stored identifiers
• Contact us at our Postcity Linz booth or via mail

Delete Personal Data

You can request the complete deletion of all your personal data stored on our servers. This includes your chosen name, game progress, and all sightings. This action cannot be undone.