Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us
Introduction
Austria Book Reviews ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website austriabookreviews.at.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
- Submit reader stories or feedback
This information may include your name, email address, and any content you include in your communications.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
- To improve our website and content
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To protect against fraudulent or malicious activity
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These are only placed with your consent.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies when you first visit our site. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information, including:
- Google Fonts: To display typography on our website. Google may collect your IP address. Google Privacy Policy
- Bootstrap CDN: For website styling and functionality.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@austriabookreviews.at.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Austria Book Reviews
Email: hello@austriabookreviews.at
Location: Vienna, Austria