Privacy Policy

Overview

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information Austria Active collects, how it's used, and your rights regarding your personal data. I've written this in plain language because legal jargon helps no one.

Austria Active is operated by Marcus Brenner, based in Innsbruck, Austria. This site is subject to European data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use the contact form, I collect:

• Your name (as you provide it)
• Your email address
• The content of your message
• The subject category you select

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. I don't add you to mailing lists or share your contact details with third parties.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this site, standard web server logs may record:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website (if applicable)
• Date and time of visit

This data helps me understand how people use the site and identify technical issues. It's not used to identify individuals personally.

Cookies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They serve various purposes from remembering preferences to analyzing site traffic.

Cookies This Site Uses

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site. They include:

• Cookie consent preferences (so you don't see the banner repeatedly)
• Session management for form submissions

Analytics Cookies (Optional): If you consent, I may use privacy-focused analytics to understand visitor patterns. No personal data is collected, and IP addresses are anonymized.

Marketing Cookies (Optional): Currently, this site does not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, you'll be notified and given the choice to opt in or out.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through:

• The cookie consent banner (shown on first visit)
• Your browser settings (to block or delete cookies)
• Contacting me directly to request preference changes

How Your Data Is Used

Personal information collected through this site is used exclusively for:

• Responding to your questions and messages
• Improving site content based on aggregate visitor patterns
• Technical maintenance and security

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

Third-Party Services

Hosting

This site is hosted on infrastructure that may log standard access data for security and performance purposes. Hosting providers are bound by data processing agreements compliant with GDPR requirements.

External Resources

The site loads resources from:

• Google Fonts: Typography served from Google's content delivery network. Google may receive your IP address when fonts are loaded. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Unsplash: Images used on this site are sourced from Unsplash. Loading images may involve requests to Unsplash's servers.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Austrian data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of any personal data I hold about you
• Rectification: Ask me to correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Ask me to limit how your data is processed
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at marcus@austria-active.com. I'll respond within 30 days, as required by regulation.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months to allow follow-up correspondence. Server logs are typically retained for 12 months for security purposes. Cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months.

You may request earlier deletion at any time by contacting me directly.

Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all site communications
• Regular security updates to site software
• Limited access to personal data

No internet transmission is completely secure. While I work to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to me, please contact me immediately for removal.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be noted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions or concerns about this privacy policy? Contact me:

• Email: marcus@austria-active.com
• Mail: Marcus Brenner, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) or your local supervisory authority.