Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Introduction

Study Austria Guide ("we", "us", "our") operates https://studyinaustriaguide.onrender.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us via email or contact form (name, email address, message content)
  • Subscribe to our updates or newsletters
  • Participate in our WhatsApp community (voluntary)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information and improve our services. Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Formspree

Our contact form is powered by Formspree. Information submitted through the contact form is processed according to Formspree's privacy policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
  • Communicate with you for customer service and support
  • Send you updates and information about studying in Austria
  • Display advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • Find and prevent fraud

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mishraumang288@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (university websites, government portals, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.