Introduction
Czech Mountain Trails ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at czechmountaintrails.com.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We may update this policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact us via email, you voluntarily provide personal information such as your email address and any details included in your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not share it with third parties.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site. This may include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website address
- Approximate geographic location based on IP address
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected anonymously and used to analyze website traffic patterns, improve user experience, and ensure technical functionality.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
Cookies We Use
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communications
- To analyze website usage and improve content
- To ensure website security and prevent abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services that collect information:
- Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography. Google may collect usage data subject to their privacy policy.
- Bootstrap CDN: We load Bootstrap framework from a content delivery network, which may log access requests.
- Wikimedia Commons: Images are loaded from Wikimedia Commons servers.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including official park websites, tourism organizations, and reference resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external website you visit.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Email correspondence is typically retained for one year unless a longer retention period is required for legal or business purposes. Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely for historical analysis.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to withdraw consent for data processing
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Our website may be accessed from various countries. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the Czech Republic and other jurisdictions where our services operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
- Email: info@czechmountaintrails.com
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
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.