Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

KivaHidiw.eu ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at kivahidiw.eu.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to ensure a smooth browsing experience:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system. This data is collected anonymously through standard web analytics.
• Cookie preferences: Your choice to accept or reject cookies is stored locally on your device.
• Email correspondence: If you contact us via email, we retain your message and email address to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand how visitors interact with our content so we can improve our articles and site design
• Respond to inquiries sent to our email addresses
• Ensure the technical functionality and security of the website

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the content.

Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly, including remembering your cookie consent preference.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate between pages. These cookies collect anonymous data.

Managing Cookies

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to restrict or object to processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@kivahidiw.eu.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external websites such as the Royal Horticultural Society, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, and the Hungarian Meteorological Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain anonymous analytics data for up to 26 months. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter. Cookie consent preferences are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Email: hello@kivahidiw.eu