Who We Are
Ski Austrian Alps is an independent travel information website for people researching ski resorts, ski regions, accommodation, and winter travel in Austria. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit skiaustrianalps.com and how third-party services used on the website may handle information.
Information We Collect
At this time, Ski Austrian Alps is a static informational website. We do not require visitors to create an account, log in, or submit personal details in order to read the resort guides.
If you contact us directly by email or another contact method, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use that information only to respond to your request, manage our communication with you, and operate the website.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our hosting provider and security services may automatically process basic technical information when you visit the site. This can include your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring pages, approximate location based on IP address, dates and times of visits, and other server log information. This information is used for site security, performance, troubleshooting, abuse prevention, and general website operation.
Cookies
Ski Austrian Alps does not currently require visitors to sign in or create an account, and the website itself does not use account cookies. However, third-party tools, embedded hotel maps, affiliate links, booking partners, analytics providers, advertising partners, or security services may set cookies or use similar technologies when you interact with those features.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you block cookies, some third-party booking, map, affiliate, or embedded features may not work as expected.
Stay22, Booking, and Affiliate Links
Some pages on Ski Austrian Alps include hotel search links, accommodation map embeds, or affiliate booking links. These may be provided by third-party services such as Stay22, Booking.com, or similar travel partners. When you click an affiliate link, use a booking tool, or interact with an embedded accommodation map, the third-party provider may collect information according to its own privacy policy.
Affiliate links may allow us to earn a commission if you click through and make a booking, at no additional cost to you. These links help support the operation of the website. We do not control the privacy practices of third-party booking platforms, hotel providers, map tools, or affiliate networks.
Analytics and Performance Tools
We may use analytics or performance tools to understand how visitors use the website, which pages are helpful, and how the site performs. These tools may collect aggregated or pseudonymous information such as page views, device type, browser type, referral source, and approximate geographic area. If analytics tools are added or changed, this Privacy Policy may be updated.
Advertising
Ski Austrian Alps may display advertising or work with advertising partners in the future. Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver ads, measure performance, and prevent fraud. Any advertising partner will handle information according to its own privacy policy and applicable law.
External Websites
Our website links to external websites, including ski resorts, tourism boards, hotels, transportation providers, booking platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites. You should review the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information or completing a transaction.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to operate and maintain the site, respond to messages, improve content, monitor traffic and performance, protect against spam or abuse, understand general visitor interests, and support affiliate or advertising relationships.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information that visitors directly provide to us. Information may be processed by service providers that help host, secure, analyze, or operate the website. Information may also be shared if required by law, to protect our rights, to prevent fraud or abuse, or as part of a business transfer involving the website.
Data Retention
Server logs, analytics information, and contact messages may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for website operation, security, legal compliance, recordkeeping, and communication. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service provider involved.
International Visitors
Ski Austrian Alps may be accessed by visitors from different countries. If you visit the website from outside the United States, Austria, the European Union, or another jurisdiction, your information may be processed in countries where our hosting providers, security providers, analytics providers, affiliate partners, or booking partners operate.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of certain personal information. You may also be able to object to some processing or withdraw consent where consent is used. To exercise privacy rights, contact us using the contact information provided on the website.
You can also control cookies through your browser, avoid clicking affiliate links, avoid interacting with embedded third-party tools, or leave the website if you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
Ski Austrian Alps is intended for general travel research and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so the information can be reviewed and removed if appropriate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, third-party tools, legal requirements, or business practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices related to Ski Austrian Alps, please use the contact method listed on the website. If a dedicated contact email or business address is added later, this section should be updated with that information.