1. Introduction & Controller
We appreciate your interest in our website. The protection of your personal data is a priority for us. The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Tanja Fröhlich, Pesendorfstraße 19/2, 4451 Garsten, Austria.
Email: info@alpinerootsmaplebranches.com
2. Hosting (All-Inkl)
Our website is hosted by All-Inkl.com (Neue Medien Münnich, Germany). Each time our website is accessed, the server automatically collects information (server log files) such as IP address, date, time, browser type, and operating system.
Purpose: Technical provision, stability, and security of the site. Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest). We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with All-Inkl.
3. Consent Management (Real Cookie Banner)
To manage the cookies used and your individual consents, we use the Real Cookie Banner tool. Your selection is stored to automatically apply your privacy settings during your next visit.
4. Newsletter (MailerLite)
We use MailerLite (Ireland/EU) to send our newsletter.
Data: We collect your email address and, optionally, your name. Procedure: We use the double opt-in procedure (confirmation email). Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the end of each newsletter.
5. Analytics Tools (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) provided by Google Ireland Limited.
Function: GA4 helps us understand how visitors use our website. Your IP address is anonymized by default. U.S. Data Transfer: As Google is a U.S.-based company, data may be transferred to the USA. Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Legal Basis: Processing is based exclusively on your explicit consent provided via the cookie banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
6. Multimedia & Automattic Services (Jetpack & Gravatar)
We use services provided by Automattic Inc. (USA):
- Jetpack Stats: For the statistical recording of visitor traffic.
- Gravatar: To display profile pictures within the comment function. Legal Basis: These services are only loaded after your active consent via Real Cookie Banner.
7. YouTube Videos
We embed videos from YouTube. We use the enhanced privacy mode for this purpose. A connection to YouTube servers and associated data processing only occurs once you actively start the video or have provided consent via the cookie banner.
8. Affiliate Programs (Amazon Associates)
We use Amazon affiliate links. Amazon sets cookies to track the origin of orders and to correctly account for commissions.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the commercial exploitation of the website).
9. Security (Wordfence)
To protect against cyberattacks and malware, we use the Wordfence security plugin. It checks IP addresses against a database of known threats. This serves the security of your data and our website in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
10. Interaction (Comments & Antispam Bee)
When you leave comments, your IP address is stored. To prevent spam, we use Antispam Bee. This plugin operates locally on our server and does not transfer personal data to third parties.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent. You may lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (www.dsb.gv.at).
Status: April 16, 2026