Introduction
Welcome to Cottage Forest Union ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we gather, use, share, and protect your information when you browse our site.
If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please reach out through the contact page or call us at +49 211 1234567.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect data that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Complete the contact form on our site
- Subscribe to updates (if available)
- Reach out to us directly
This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Location (if you choose to provide)
- Any additional details you choose to share in your message
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (where applicable, anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of your visit
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Reply to your inquiries and correspond with you
- Send updates if you have subscribed
- Enhance our site and its content
- Examine usage patterns and trends
- Guard against harmful, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activities
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They are widely used to help sites function efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Managing Cookies
Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner may appear. You may accept, decline, or tailor optional cookies (where available).
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Turning off certain cookies may impact site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our site may include links to third-party websites and services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies.
Examples of Services We May Use
- Google Fonts: For typography. Google Privacy Policy
- Third-party image providers: For illustration images used across the site.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Contact submissions: Retained for a limited period to handle follow-ups
- Subscriptions (if used): Until you unsubscribe
- Cookie preferences: Stored for a limited period based on consent
- Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form where applicable
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact page or call +49 211 1234567. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Our site is operated from Germany. If you access our site from outside Germany, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Germany or other countries where service providers operate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last updated" date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us:
Anja Müller
Cottage Forest Union
Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 211 1234567
We will endeavor to respond within a reasonable timeframe.