Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This website (https://vernecollection.com) and (https://gearbites.org) are both operated by Guido Nageldinger, under the umbrella of Verne Collection. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how data may be collected, processed, and used when you visit these websites.

2. Data Collection on this Website

Browsing this website does not require registration or the submission of personal information.
Verne Collection does not actively collect personal data from visitors.

3. Hosting and Security Services

This website is hosted by Hostinger International Ltd. Technical data such as IP addresses and server logs may be processed by Hostinger for security and maintenance purposes.

For performance and protection, this website also uses Cloudflare, Inc.. Cloudflare may process technical data (such as IP addresses) to provide content delivery and security services.

Verne Collection does not actively use or store this data. Any processing is subject to the privacy policies of Hostinger and Cloudflare.

4. External Sales Platforms

Products featuring Verne Collection designs are sold via external platforms (e.g., Redbubble).
When you click on product links, you are redirected to these platforms.
Any personal data (such as name, address, payment details) required for ordering is collected and processed exclusively by the respective platform.
Verne Collection has no access to this data and assumes no responsibility for its processing.

5. Server Logs and Technical Data

Like most websites, technical information (such as IP address, browser type, date, and time of access) may be automatically collected by the hosting provider for security and maintenance purposes.
This data is not used to identify individuals and is deleted or anonymized after a short period.

6. Cookies and Consent

6.1 Consent Banner Reference

Our website uses a consent banner to manage your preferences regarding cookies and similar technologies. The banner allows you to accept, reject, or customize categories such as Functional, Statistics, and Marketing. Your selection is stored in technically necessary cookies (e.g., cmplz_*) so that your decision is not queried again each time you visit. You can change or revoke your consent at any time via the “Manage Consent” link in the footer.

6.2 Cookie Categories and Purposes

The consent banner distinguishes between the following categories:

Marketing: Used to track visitors across websites and display personalized advertising. Only active after consent.

Functional: Always active, necessary for the operation of the website (e.g., session management, security, storage of your consent decision).

Statistics: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and analyzing information anonymously. Only active after consent.

6.3 Withdrawal of Consent

You can change or revoke your consent at any time. This can be done via the consent banner or the “Manage Consent” link in the footer. Revocation only affects future data processing and does not affect the legality of processing prior to revocation.

7. Google Site Kit / Analytics

This website uses Google Site Kit, which integrates Google Analytics and other Google services. Google Analytics collects information such as IP address, device type, browser type, geographic location, and usage patterns (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).

The data is processed by Google and may be transferred to servers outside your country of residence. Verne Collection and Gear Bites use this information to analyze website traffic and improve content.

Users can prevent the collection of data by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on. Further information on how Google handles user data can be found in the Google Privacy Policy.

8. Google AdSense

This website may use Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to display ads based on users’ prior visits to this or other websites. Google may also use tracking technologies to personalize advertising content.

Users can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting their preferences in the Google Ads Settings. Further information on how Google handles user data can be found in the Google Privacy Policy.

Verne Collection and Gear Bites do not have access to the personal data collected by Google AdSense. Any processing of personal information is subject to Google’s privacy practices.

9. Affiliate Marketing

This website contains affiliate links. When users click on these links, third‑party providers such as Amazon may place cookies or collect data to track purchases. Verne Collection and Gear Bites do not have access to this data. Any processing of personal information is subject to the privacy policies of the respective third‑party providers.

Affiliate commissions do not affect the price for users. Transparency is ensured: if you make a purchase via these links, Verne Collection may receive a commission, but there are no additional costs for you.

10. Plugins and Third‑Party Services

This website uses WordPress plugins to ensure functionality and performance. Some of these plugins may process technical data such as IP addresses, browser information, or cookies.

Akismet Anti‑Spam: checks comments for spam by transmitting data to Automattic servers.
WooCommerce and related extensions (CartFlows, Variation Swatches, WooPayments): installed for technical reasons but not actively used for sales on this website. No payment data is processed through vernecollection.com..
WPForms Lite: If you use the contact form, your data (name, email, message) will be transmitted to Verne Collection for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. This data is not stored permanently and will not be shared with third parties.
Hostinger tools: may collect technical data for hosting and performance purposes.
Site Kit by Google: collects usage data via Google Analytics and other Google services. Users can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Further information is provided above.
LiteSpeed Cache: uses cookies to optimize website performance. These are technical cookies and do not store personal information.
SEO plugins (e.g., SureRank SEO, All in One SEO): may use cookies for optimization and analytics.
Affiliate plugins (e.g., CartFlows, WooCommerce extensions, YITH Catalog Mode): may use cookies to track referrals and sales. This does not affect the price for users.

Verne Collection does not actively use or store personal data through these plugins. Any data processing is subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.

11. Copyright and Content

All materials (images, videos, texts, recipes, designs, etc.) on this website are protected by copyright and are the property of Verne Collection and Gear Bites. The artist’s portfolio and food content may be downloaded, copied, and shared for non‑commercial purposes. Modification of the content or commercial use without the express permission of Verne Collection or Gear Bites is prohibited.

Copyright laws of third parties are respected as long as the contents on this website do not originate from Verne Collection or Gear Bites. Contributions of third parties are indicated as such. If you notice any violations of copyright law, please inform us. Such content will be removed immediately.

No personal data is embedded in downloadable content.

12. Your Rights

If you believe that personal data has been processed in connection with Verne Collection or Gear Bites, you may contact us at [email protected].

Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

Right of Access: You may request information about the personal data stored about you, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of storage.
Right to Rectification and Erasure: You may request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your personal data, provided that no legal obligations require its retention.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If data processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: Users have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority if they believe their rights have been violated.

Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable Paraguayan law. For users within the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies.