Privacy Policy for The Alfred Cortot Archives
Effective Date: 2024-11-04
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information on this website.
1. Data Collection and Purpose
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how users interact with our website and to improve the overall experience. Google Analytics 4 collects certain data that helps us analyze user behavior in an aggregated and anonymous way. Here is what we collect:
- Device Information: Type of device, browser, and operating system
- User Interactions: Pages visited, time spent on each page, and interactions (e.g., clicks)
- Location Information: General location (country or city), based on IP address (anonymized and not stored)
- Demographic Information: Such as age range, interests, and gender (only if available and enabled)
Note: We use Google Analytics 4 only after you consent to allow analytics tracking. If you do not consent, no tracking data will be collected.
2. How We Use Your Data
The data collected through Google Analytics 4 is used to:
- Understand and improve our website’s performance
- Identify trends in how users engage with our content
- Develop insights that help improve user experience
All data is aggregated and anonymized where possible to avoid identifying individual users.
3. Google Analytics 4 and Cookies
Google Analytics 4 operates with minimal cookies to track website usage. Here are the details:
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | 2 years | Stores whether your device has accepted or declined the use cookies from Google Analytics to analyse traffic on the site. |
| _ga | 2 years | Provided by Google Analytics. Used to distinguish users. (only set if you have given us consent) |
| _ga_<container-id> | 2 years | Provided by Google Analytics. Used to persist session state. (only set if you have given us consent) |
You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time via https://www.cortotarchives.org/cookies.
Note: No other cookies are used on this website.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Our use of Google Analytics 4 is based on your consent under the GDPR. Consent is obtained when you first visit our site, and you have the option to withdraw or change your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
5. Data Sharing and Transfer
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as follows:
- Google Analytics 4: Data is processed by Google LLC, which acts as our data processor and processes data on our behalf. Data may be transferred to and stored on Google’s servers in the United States. To ensure GDPR compliance, we have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google and use EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain data collected by Google Analytics 4 for a period of 14 months or another duration, depending on your settings or as required for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. After this period, data is automatically deleted.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time via https://www.cortotarchives.org/cookies.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
8. Security of Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
9. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Since Google Analytics may process data on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as in the United States, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. These include the use of EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect the data during transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any significant changes will be communicated to you via a notice on our website or other appropriate methods. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
The service at The Alfred Cortot Archives is provided by
Anacrusis Arts & Media
Kvarnvägen 24
177 64 Järfälla
Sweden
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