Privacy policy

The website www.beethoven.org.pl (the “Site”) is operated by the Ludwig van Beethoven Association in Kraków, Poland (ul. Długa 19/4, 31-147 Kraków, KRS: 0000174227, REGON: 356760241).

The Site collects limited information about users and how they use the website in two ways:
 • by storing cookies on users’ devices,
 • by recording technical server logs through the hosting provider.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files saved on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website. They normally contain:

• the name of the website they come from,
• how long they are stored,
• a unique identification number.

Cookies on this Site are placed and accessed by the Site operator.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

•  understand how visitors use the website so we can improve its structure and content,
•  keep you logged in so you do not have to enter your username and password on every page,
• show content and advertising tailored to your interests (including Google advertising services).

Types of cookies

The Site uses two types of cookies:

• Session cookies
  Temporary files that are deleted when you log out, leave the website or close your browser.
• Persistent cookies
  Files that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.

Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can change your browser settings at any time.

Please note: disabling cookies may cause some parts of the website not to work properly.

Third-party cookies

Cookies may also be used by our partners and advertisers, including Google, for statistics and personalised advertising. These may track how you navigate the Site or how long you stay on particular pages.

You can view and manage your Google advertising preferences here:
https://www.google.com/ads/preferences/

We recommend reading Google Analytics’ privacy policy for further information about their use of cookies.

If you do not wish to receive cookies, you can disable them in your browser settings.

Be aware that turning off cookies required for login, security or remembering your preferences may limit or prevent access to some website functions.

Instructions can be found in your browser’s help section, for example:
Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Android, iOS (Safari), Windows Phone, and Blackberry.

Like most websites, the Site automatically records certain technical information when you visit it. This information is used only to administer the website and ensure it runs properly.

The following data may be recorded:

• the pages you view (URL addresses),
• the time a request is received and a response is sent,
• technical identification of your device via HTTP,
• errors that occur during a connection,
• the referring page (if you arrived via a link),
• browser type,
• IP address.

These data are not used to identify individual visitors and are used solely for technical administration.

Your data may be shared only where required by law, for example with authorised public authorities upon a lawful request.

Personal data identifying an individual will not be shared with other parties without that person’s consent.

All materials on the Site — including texts and images — are protected by copyright.

Text content may be reproduced only with the permission of the Site operator and under agreed conditions.

Images on the Site may be credited on the image itself, below it, or at the bottom of the page. Any reuse of images must follow the rules set by the respective copyright holder.