Introduction
Welcome to SilentCottageNest ("we," "our," or "us"). This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.
If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please contact us through the contact page or by phone at +41 44 123 45 67.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We gather details that you voluntarily share when you:
- Submit the contact form on our site
- Sign up for updates (if available)
- Reach out to us directly
This data may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Location (if you provide it voluntarily)
- Any other information you choose to include in your message
Information Automatically Collected
When you browse our site, we may automatically collect certain details about your device and usage, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (where applicable, anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Referring website URLs
- Date and time of your visit
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Provide updates if you subscribe
- Enhance our website and content
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with 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 website. They are commonly used to help websites function smoothly and to provide information to site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, you might see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept, reject, or customize optional cookies (where available).
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to 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 where you are located, 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 +41 44 123 45 67. 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 completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 16. 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 Switzerland. If you access our site from outside Switzerland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Switzerland 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 update the "Last updated" date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out:
Emma Müller
SilentCottageNest
Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 123 45 67
We will strive to respond within a reasonable timeframe.