๐Ÿ”’ Privacy Policy ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

RaveMaster Nature Gallery

Last Updated: December 2024

๐Ÿ“‹ Table of Contents

๐ŸŒŸ 1. Overview

Welcome to RaveMaster Nature Gallery! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our wildlife photography gallery website.

๐ŸŽฏ Our Commitment

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This gallery showcases wildlife photography sourced from iNaturalist, and we respect both visitor privacy and photographer rights.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

๐Ÿ“Š 2. Information We Collect

๐Ÿ” Information We Automatically Collect

๐Ÿ“ˆ Usage Analytics

Page views, time spent on site, and navigation patterns

Device type, browser information, and screen resolution

๐ŸŒ Technical Data

IP address (anonymized for privacy)

Referrer information and search terms

๐Ÿช Cookies & Storage

Essential cookies for website functionality

Preference settings and user experience improvements

๐Ÿ“ Information You Provide

Currently, our gallery does not collect personal information through forms, accounts, or user submissions. We operate as a display-only wildlife photography showcase.

โš ๏ธ No Personal Data Collection

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifying information. Our focus is purely on showcasing wildlife photography.

๐ŸŽฏ 3. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used solely for:

๐Ÿšซ What We DON'T Do

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, selling to third parties, or any commercial purposes beyond operating this educational wildlife gallery.

๐Ÿค 4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

๐Ÿ”’ Our Data Sharing Policy

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

๐ŸŒ Website Hosting

Our hosting provider may have access to technical data

All providers are bound by strict privacy agreements

๐Ÿ“Š Analytics Services

Anonymous usage statistics only

No personal identification possible

๐ŸŒ 5. iNaturalist Integration

All wildlife images in our gallery are sourced from iNaturalist, a citizen science platform. Here's how this affects your privacy:

๐Ÿ“ธ Image Attribution

๐Ÿ”— External Links

When you click links to iNaturalist or other external sites, you leave our website and are subject to their privacy policies. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.

๐Ÿค Respecting Photographer Rights

We respect the intellectual property and privacy of all photographers whose work we showcase. If you are a photographer and have concerns about how your work is displayed, please contact us.

๐Ÿช 6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

๐Ÿ”ง Essential Cookies

We use minimal cookies necessary for website functionality:

โš™๏ธ Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings

Ensure proper website functionality

๐Ÿ“Š Analytics Cookies

Anonymous usage statistics

Help us improve the gallery experience

๐Ÿšซ What We Don't Use

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the limited information we collect:

๐Ÿ” Technical Safeguards

SSL encryption for all data transmission

Secure hosting infrastructure

Regular security updates and monitoring

๐Ÿ“‹ Administrative Safeguards

Limited access to any collected data

Regular privacy policy reviews

Staff training on privacy practices

๐Ÿข Physical Safeguards

Secure data center facilities

Controlled access to servers

Environmental protections

โš ๏ธ Security Limitations

While we strive to protect information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but maintain industry-standard protections.

โš–๏ธ 8. Your Rights

Even though we collect minimal information, you have important rights regarding your privacy:

๐Ÿ” Right to Information

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Right to Control

๐ŸŒ International Users

We respect privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws

๐Ÿ“ž Contact Rights

Right to contact us about privacy concerns at any time

๐Ÿ‘ถ 9. Children's Privacy

Our wildlife gallery is educational and suitable for all ages, including children. However, we take special care regarding children's privacy:

๐Ÿ”’ Children Under 13

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, this policy is automatically satisfied.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Parental Guidance

๐Ÿ”„ 10. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

๐Ÿ“ข How We Notify You

๐Ÿ“… Regular Reviews

We review this privacy policy regularly to ensure it remains current and accurate. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates.

๐Ÿ“ž 11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:

RaveMaster Nature Gallery

Privacy Officer

๐Ÿ“ง info@rave-master.de

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days and work to address any concerns you may have about our data practices.