Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how augmentedrealitybooks (augmentedrealitybooks Limited) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and learn about our botanical garden relaxation walks in Kaunas. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly and transparently.

Who We Are

We operate a platform dedicated to providing information about peaceful walking experiences through the Kaunas Botanical Garden, including flower bed paths and greenhouse strolls designed specifically for retirees. We are the data controller responsible for your personal information and compliance with data protection regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you send us.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring website.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device type, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our website is used.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: We process information you provide through contact forms based on your explicit consent.
• Legitimate Interest: We analyze website usage and user behavior to improve our services and user experience.
• Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.

We only process personal information that is necessary for the stated purposes and do not use it for any incompatible purposes without obtaining your prior consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending you requested information about our botanical garden walks
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior patterns
• Personalizing content and recommendations based on your interests
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for specific periods based on the type of data and its purpose:

• Contact Form Messages: We retain messages and contact details for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us, allowing us to maintain communication history and respond to follow-up inquiries.
• Analytics and Usage Data: Website analytics and cookie-based tracking data is retained for up to 14 months to analyze trends and improve our services.
• Server Logs: Technical server logs containing IP addresses and access information are retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes.
• Email Communications: Correspondence from email inquiries is retained for up to 24 months unless you request deletion earlier.

After these retention periods, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information unless we are required to retain it by law.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your information.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your information in a structured, portable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate of Lithuania.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and understand your preferences. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-lasting).

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track website usage and user behavior
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Personalize content and recommendations

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to reject cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. For detailed information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately using the contact information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.