Privacy Policy
The Data Controller
Dargo Gazette is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The Publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Dargo Gazette acts as the data controller in relation to personal data collected through the use of this website.
Our registered editorial address is Porzellangasse 53, 1090 Vienna, Austria. The publication operates under Austrian law and, where applicable, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applied within the European Economic Area.
Any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data may be directed to [email protected] or by post to the address above. We aim to respond to all data-related enquiries within ten working days.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Form Submissions
When you submit the contact form on this site, we collect the information you enter: your name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry. It is not added to any mailing list, passed to third parties, or retained beyond the time needed to handle your correspondence.
Aggregate Usage Data
With your consent, we collect anonymised data about how readers use this site — pages visited, time spent reading, and broad geographic region (country level only). This data is aggregated and does not identify individuals. It is used to understand which content serves readers well and to improve the publication.
Server Log Data
Our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard server log data when pages are requested: IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages accessed, and date and time of access. These logs are maintained for up to 30 days for security and operational purposes and are not used for profiling or marketing.
Embedded Content
Certain pages embed content from third-party providers — including Google Fonts for typography and Google Maps on the contact page. These services may process your IP address or set their own cookies when content is loaded. Their handling of data is governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
How Long We Hold Your Data
Rights Under GDPR
Right of Access
You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you. We will respond within one month of receiving a verified request.
Right to Rectification
If data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that it be corrected. We will act on such requests without undue delay.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of personal data we hold about you where there is no longer a legal basis for retaining it. We will confirm deletion in writing.
Right to Object
You may object to the handling of your personal data where it is based on legitimate interest. We will assess your objection and respond within one month.
Right to Portability
Where we hold data you have provided to us on the basis of consent, you may request it in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another controller.
Right to Complain
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) if you believe your data has been handled improperly.
Who We Share Data With
Dargo Gazette does not sell, rent, or trade personal data with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. We do not operate mailing lists and we do not pass contact details to advertisers.
Data may be shared with our hosting provider and infrastructure partners to the extent necessary to operate the site. These providers are contractually bound to handle data only on our instructions and in accordance with GDPR.
In the event that Dargo Gazette is transferred to new ownership, readers would be informed in advance of any change in how their data is handled, and consent would be sought where required.
We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or by a competent authority — for example, in response to a valid legal request. We will notify affected individuals where we are legally permitted to do so.
How We Protect Your Data
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected by TLS encryption (HTTPS). We enforce HTTPS on all pages and redirect any unencrypted connections automatically.
Contact form submissions are transmitted securely and stored on infrastructure with restricted access. Access to server environments is limited to authorised personnel and protected by two-factor authentication.
We conduct periodic reviews of access controls and data retention. Where a data breach occurs that poses a risk to individuals' rights, we will notify the Austrian Data Protection Authority within 72 hours as required by GDPR, and will inform affected individuals without undue delay.
No data transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot ensure absolute security of information transmitted to us.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy is reviewed periodically and updated when our practices change or when applicable legislation is amended. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page is updated each time a material change is made.
We will not reduce your rights under this policy without clear and timely notice. Where a significant change is made to how we handle personal data, we will notify readers through a visible notice on the site prior to the change taking effect.
Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy. If a change is material and consent-dependent, we will seek fresh consent through the cookie banner or another appropriate mechanism.