Privacy Policy
How I handle your data and protect your privacy
Introduction
Welcome to Alpine Roads Austria. I take your privacy seriously and am committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit this website.
This website is operated by Marcus Brenner, based in Salzburg, Austria. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach me at marcus@alpineroadsaustria.com.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide
When you use the contact form on this site, I collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The subject and content of your message
This information is collected solely to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties.
Automatically Collected Information
When you browse this website, certain information may be collected automatically:
- Your IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (if applicable)
This data is used to understand how visitors interact with the site and to improve the user experience. No personally identifiable information is derived from this data.
Cookies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors use the site, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate between pages. This information is aggregated and anonymous.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits, such as your cookie consent choice.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit this site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to your contact form submissions
- To improve the content and structure of this website
- To understand how visitors use the site
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of the website
Data Sharing
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. The only exceptions are:
- Service Providers: I may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, or email delivery. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: I may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months to maintain context for ongoing correspondence. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting me at the email address provided above.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at marcus@alpineroadsaustria.com.
Third-Party Links
This website contains links to external sites, including tourism boards, official road information, and image sources. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact me immediately.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact:
Marcus Brenner
Email: marcus@alpineroadsaustria.com
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Last updated: October 2025