Privacy Statement

Bollinger.co ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to this website. This Privacy Statement explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed and protected when you visit or interact with this website.

This website serves as a central hub for the creative work and professional services of Stephan Bollinger. It may provide information about books, photography, graphic design, creative consulting, music, writing, educational resources and other related projects. It may also contain links to affiliated businesses, external websites and third-party platforms.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement.

Information We Collect

We are committed to collecting the minimum amount of personal information necessary for the operation of this website.

You may browse the majority of this website without providing any personally identifiable information.

Personal information may only be collected if you voluntarily provide it, for example by contacting us via email, submitting an enquiry through a contact form, subscribing to a newsletter, requesting information, or otherwise communicating with us.

Depending on the nature of your enquiry, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number and any other information you choose to provide. We do not request or knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless it is voluntarily included in your correspondence.

Technical Information

Like most websites, our web hosting provider may automatically record certain technical information when you visit the site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, date and time of access, and other standard diagnostic information.

Such information is used solely for security, website administration, troubleshooting, and to help us understand how visitors use the website. Wherever reasonably possible, this information is analysed in an aggregated or anonymised form and is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper operation of the website, improve user experience, remember basic preferences, and assist with anonymous traffic analysis.

You may choose to disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

If third-party services are embedded within this website, including but not limited to video platforms, social media services or external stores, those providers may place their own cookies or collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

How Information Is Used

Any personal information voluntarily provided to us may be used only for legitimate business purposes, including:

• responding to enquiries and correspondence;
• providing information or services you have requested;
• improving the content and functionality of this website;
• maintaining website security and preventing misuse;
• complying with applicable legal obligations.

We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent unless required or authorised by law.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary to trusted service providers who assist in operating this website, such as website hosting providers, email service providers or technical support providers, provided those parties are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.

Information may also be disclosed where required by law, pursuant to a court order, or where reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights, property or the safety of others.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

While every reasonable effort is made to protect information transmitted via the internet, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot warrant or guarantee the absolute security of any information transmitted to or from this website.

Data Retention

Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect our legitimate business interests.

Once information is no longer required, reasonable steps will be taken to securely delete or de-identify it where practicable.

Third-Party Websites

For your convenience, this website may contain links to third-party websites, online stores, social media platforms or other external resources.

We have no control over the privacy practices, content or security of those external websites and accept no responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies or practices. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

International Visitors

As this website is accessible internationally, information may be transferred, processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. By using this website, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur where necessary for the operation of the website or associated services.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed towards children under the age of 16 years, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it as soon as practicable.

Your Rights

Depending on the laws applicable in your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of personal information where appropriate, or withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent.

Requests relating to personal information may be submitted using the contact details provided on this website.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Statement at any time. Any amendments will become effective upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website following publication of an updated Privacy Statement constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the way information is handled, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website.