Site Policies for Germany Insider Facts

Thank you for visiting germany-insider-facts.com and for your interest in my site policies.

My name is Rita Amend, I am the owner and creator of germany-insider-facts.com. If you have any questions about these policies, please don't hesitate to contact me using the email form on the bottom of this page.

On this page you will find important information regarding your privacy and the Terms of Use of this site.
Please do not use the website if you disagree with any of the terms outlined here.

Privacy Policy

The privacy of visitors to my website is important to me. I will never share or sell your personal information to third parties.

This document outlines the type of personal information germany-insider-facts.com (the website) receives and collects when you use this website. I hope this will help you to make an informed decision about sharing personal information with germany-insider-facts.com.

The type of information I collect

germany-insider-facts.com collects only personally identifiable information from the visitors to my website that visitors voluntarily provide. This personal information may include your name, postal address, email address, company name and telephone number.
This information is collected if you request information from me, or sign up to join my email list. I will only contact you to provide the information and service you required.

Like most other websites, germany-insider-facts.com collects non-personally identifiable information to enhance the service of the website. This information include your IP (internet protocol) address, your ISP (internet service provider, such as AOL or Shaw Cable), the browser you used to visit my site (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox), the time you visited the site and which pages you visited throughout my site.
Once information is reviewed, it is discarded or stored in our files. If we make material changes in the collection of personally identifiable information we will inform you by placing a notice on our site.
Personal information received from any visitor will be used only for internal purposes and will not be sold or provided to third parties.

Use of Cookies and Web Beacons

germany-insider-facts.com and third parties on my site may use cookies, or web beacons to collect information, in the course of ads being served on my website to help you personalize your online experience. Cookies are identifiers that are transferred to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser to enable our systems to recognize your browser. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you personalize the sites pages, or register with any of our site's services, a cookie enables germany-insider-facts.com to recall your specific information on subsequent visits.

A web beacon is a transparent image file used to monitor your journey around a single website or collection of sites. They are also referred to as web bugs and are commonly used by sites that hire third-party services to monitor traffic. They may be used in association with cookies to understand how visitors interact with the pages and content on the pages of a web site.

germany-insider-facts.com may serve third party advertisements that use cookies and web beacons in the course of ads being served on my web site to ascertain how many times you've seen an advertisement. No personally identifiable information you give me is provided to them for cookie or web beacon use, so they cannot personally identify you with that information on my web site.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying your Web browser; however, if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the site.
Some third-party advertisements may be provided by Google, which uses cookies to serve ads on my site. Google uses the DART cookie, which enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visits to this site and other sites on the Web. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

Additionally, third-party vendors and ad networks may serve ads on germany-insider-facts.com. These vendors might use unidentifial information about your visit. You may visit those vendors websites to opt out of cookies (if the vendor or ad network offers this capability). Users can opt out of some, but not all, of these cookies in one location at the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out website at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
Accepted vendors include Travel Ad Network (www.traveladnetwork.com), TravelClick (www.travelclick.com), Kayak (www.kayak.com), Orbitz Worldwide (www.orbitz.com).

Browsers can be set to accept or reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Privacy software can be used to override web beacons. Taking either of these actions shouldn't cause a problem with our site, should you so choose.

Site Search

The search box on this web site is powered by Google Inc ("Google"). Using the search box you understand and agree that Google's privacy policy applies to your use of the search box. By using the Google search box on www.germany-insider-facts.com, you consent that Google uses your personal data in accordance with its privacy policy.

Release of Information

If germany-insider-facts.com is sold, the information we have obtained from you through your voluntary participation in our site may transfer to the new owner as a part of the sale in order that the service being provided to you may continue. In that event, you will receive notice through our website of that change in control and practices, and we will make reasonable efforts to ensure that the purchaser honors any opt-out requests you might make of us.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

This website is directed to adults; it is not directed to children under the age of 13. I operate my site in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and will not knowingly collect or use personal information from anyone under 13 years of age.

How You Can Correct or Remove Information

I provide this privacy policy as a statement to you of my commitment to protect your personal information. If you have submitted personal information through my website and would like that information deleted from my records or would like to update or correct that information, please contact me.

Updates and Effective Date

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 09, 2011. I reserve the right to make changes in this policy. I encourage you to periodically review this policy so that you will know what information I collect and how I use it.

Agreeing to terms

If you do not agree to germany-insider-facts.com Privacy Policy as posted here on this website, please do not use this site or any services offered by this site.
Your use of this site indicates acceptance of this privacy policy.

Disclaimer

germany-insider-facts.com provides this website as a service.

While the information contained within the site is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this website is correct, complete, and/or up-to-date.
The materials contained on this website are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. germany-insider-facts.com does not accept any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.

Terms of Use

By using the website www.germany-insider-facts you agree and comply with the Terms of Use.

Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including photos taken by germany-insider-facts.com are COPYRIGHT January 2010.

Additionally, germany-insider-facts.com uses iStockphotos and WikimediaCommons as source for photos. All rights on these photos & graphics belong to the respective owners.

Permission is given for the downloading and temporary storage of one or more of these pages for the purpose of viewing on a personal computer. The contents of this site are protected by copyright under international conventions and, apart from the permission stated, the reproduction, permanent storage, or retransmission of the contents of this site is prohibited without the prior written consent of germany-insider-facts.com.

Reproduction, distribution, republication, and/or retransmission of material contained within this website are prohibited unless the prior written permission of germany-insider-facts.com has been obtained.

If you feel that germany-insider-facts.com violates your copyright or personality rights, please contact immediately, and the matter will be investigated.

Links to other websites

Some links within this website may lead to other websites, including those operated and maintained by third parties.
I include these links solely as a convenience to you, and the presence of such a link does not imply a responsibility for the linked site or an endorsement of the linked site, its operator, or its contents (exceptions may apply). Links to other websites open in a new browser window.

User generated content

germany-insider-facts invites users to submit their own travel stories or ask questions using special forms on the website. This content will be published on the website.
Users agree to obey the submission guidelines, submit only original content and photos.
Your submission to this site must be legal, non-defamatory, non-confidential and non-infringing of copyrights owned by others.

germany-insider-facts.com reserves the right to reject and edit submissions.

Anti-Spam Policy

germany-insider-facts.com does not send unsolicited emails to users of the website.
For security reasons I use the "double opt-in" when you subscribe to the website's newsletter. This means you need to confirm the subscription to secure that nobody else used your email address to subscribe.
Each newsletter contains a link to unsubscribe from the service.

Users who submit content to germany-insider-facts.com can choose to get an email notification when their submission is approved & published, and/or when other users of the website add an comment. In any case, there are always links included in these emails to unsubscribe from the notifications. Your email address will not be visible on the website when you opt in for these notifications.

germany-insider-facts.com uses email addresses submitted by you only to provide the service/information requested. I will never sell or give away email addresses to third parties.

I do NOT recommend that you include your email details in comments on the website. However, if you choose to do so (perhaps because you want other users to contact you), it is your responsibility. germany-insider-facts.com rejects any liability for the damage caused by your behaviour.

In the unlikely event you feel spammed by germany-insider-facts.com, please contact me and the matter will be investigated.

No Warranty

This website and its contents are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Terms of Use including the Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with German law. Any arising disputes shall be adjudicated in Hanau, Germany.

Disclosure

germany-insider-facts.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
germany-insider-facts.com is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de.

Additional programs germany-insider-facts.com is affiliated with include hotel, tour booking services, and others.

Through these partner programs and advertising I receive a small commission for the sale of tours, books, or booking hotel rooms.

All affiliate products offered in this website are selected by me. Affiliate products do not influence the content of this website. My articles are always based on my own experience and personal views.
Although I won't be able to test all affiliate products personally, I research and check the products for their usefulness and quality. I only partner with serious and reliable companies.