Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/Jul/2025

Libre-Data (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://libre-data.com, a technology blog committed to transparency and the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Libre-Data is a tech blog based in Austria, sharing insights, tutorials, and news related to technology and data. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors globally.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a) Automatically Collected Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and referring URLs
Time and date of your visit

This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies through services like Google Analytics and Google Ads.

b) Comments

When you leave a comment on our site, we collect:

Name (if provided)
Email address (if provided)
IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)

We manually moderate all comments before they appear on the site.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics)
Serve personalized ads (via Google Ads)

By using the site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings.

Google Services:
We use Google Analytics and Google Ads, which may place cookies or use tracking pixels. Google may collect or receive information from your browser and use it to provide services such as advertising and usage statistics. You can review Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Improve the content and performance of our website
Understand our audience via analytics
Show relevant ads
Prevent spam and ensure the quality of discussions

5. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except as needed to operate the website and comply with the law. Services like Google Analytics and Google Ads operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

As we are based in the EU (Austria), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing or withdraw consent
File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., Austrian Data Protection Authority)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: office@libre-data.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our content is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

Email: office@libre-data.com
Website: https://libre-data.com