Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Duck Behavior Journal. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website https://duckbehaviorjournal.com.

Data Controller

Duck Behavior Journal is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our full postal address is:

Duck Behavior Journal
Private.coffee c/o Klaus-Uwe Mitterer
Gartengasse 22
8010 Graz
Austria

You can also contact us at privacy@duckbehaviorjournal.com.

Data Collection

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
  • Content Submissions: When you upload images, articles, or other content, we collect the data you submit, including any metadata embedded in images.

Cookies

  • Logged-In Users: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use cookies for:
    • Session Management: To keep you logged in and manage your session. These cookies will expire after two days.
    • Preferences: To remember your preferences and settings. These cookies will expire after one year.
  • Non-Logged-In Users: If you are not logged in as a subscriber or editor, no cookies will be stored on your device while browsing the Journal.

Use of Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: To create and manage your account.
  • Content Delivery: To publish and display your submitted content.
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud and abuse.

Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they comply with GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account exists or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: You can request the restriction of processing your data.
  • Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@duckbehaviorjournal.com. If you believe that our processing of your data violates your rights, you have the right to complain to the Data Protection Authority.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and take all reasonable steps to mitigate any damage.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@duckbehaviorjournal.com.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.