Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you use our online platform provided by Austrian Wanderlust, accessible through ostravel.shop. We value the privacy and trust of our users and are committed to ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) alongside other applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
When you visit our site or interact with our services, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: such as your name and contact details, only when voluntarily provided (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter signups).
- Usage Data: non-identifying information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and browsing patterns.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: to enhance user experience, we may use cookies that track preferences and allow us to analyze traffic.
Use of Personal Data
We use the collected data to:
- Provide, improve, and maintain our online platform and its content.
- Respond to inquiries and communicate important information.
- Analyze usage patterns to optimize user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations where applicable.
Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following bases for processing your personal data:
- Consent: Where you have expressly granted permission (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
- Legitimate Interests: For site analytics and service improvement.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with regulatory requirements.
Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies to personalize and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personal information unless you provide it. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may impact some functionalities.
Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- When required by law enforcement or government authorities in response to legal requests.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have several rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: Request details of personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where lawful.
- Restriction: Ask to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Obtain your personal data in a usable format.
To exercise your rights, you may contact us at our physical address provided below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 16 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of data collected from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Continued use of our platform indicates your acceptance of any updated terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact Austrian Wanderlust at:
Austrian Wanderlust
Physical Address: Austria
Phone: +43 660 9414701