Privacy Policy for PAFexplorer

Date of last revision: 1 May 2025

At PAFexplorer, your privacy is important to us. This document explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you share on our site. PAFexplorer is operated from Denmark by Max Hermansen, historian and commercial photographer.

1. Personal Information

“Personal information” refers to any details that can identify you, partially or fully. We only collect the information you choose to provide, such as your email address. We are committed to a no-spam policy and will never sell your data to third parties.

We use your personal information solely for its intended purpose. We do not share personally identifiable information with third-party sites, organisations, or individuals unless:

  • It is essential to provide the service you requested

  • We are legally obliged to do so

  • It is necessary to prevent or reduce a serious and immediate threat to someone’s safety

2. Legal Disclaimer

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal processes such as a court order.

3. Log Files

Like many websites, www.pafexplorer.com uses log files. These include IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click behaviour. This information helps us analyse trends, administer the site, and understand user interactions. IP addresses and similar data are not linked to identifiable personal information.

4. Cookies

PAFexplorer uses cookies to:

  • Track visitor preferences

  • Customise content

  • Improve user experience based on browser type or usage patterns

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner. For more detail, please refer to our Cookie Policy (insert actual link when available).

5. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display third-party advertisements. These may involve cookies or web beacons placed in your browser to measure ad effectiveness and personalise content. PAFexplorer has no control over these third-party cookies.

For more information on how Google uses your data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@pafexplorer.com

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

  • Website hosting (Squarespace)

  • Advertising (Google AdSense)

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

  • Email subscriptions (e.g. Mailchimp, if implemented)

Each provider has its own privacy policy. We ensure our partners comply with relevant data protection standards.

9. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please get in touch via our contact page.