Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 26, 2025
Website: www.ossolinscy.pl
1. Introduction
This is a private and informal website dedicated to presenting official historical and genealogical information about the Ossoliński Family. The website is non-commercial, does not display advertising, and does not sell or rent personal information.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy & Cookie Policy.
2. What Data We Collect
We do not collect personal data such as names, emails, or contact information from website visitors.
However, we use Google Analytics to gather limited, anonymized usage data. This may include:
- IP address (anonymized by Google)
- Device and browser type
- Operating system
- Country or region (approximate)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring sites (e.g., Google search)
This information is collected solely for historical research, website performance monitoring, and content improvement. It is not used for marketing or profiling purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing (UK & EU Visitors)
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, our legal basis for processing anonymized data via Google Analytics is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for research and archival purposes.
However, because non-essential cookies are used, user consent is required before these cookies are activated.
You will see a cookie consent banner when visiting this site for the first time. No analytics cookies will be used unless you accept them.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites. We use the following types:
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.
b. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These help us understand how users interact with the website, so we can improve it. These cookies collect anonymized data and do not identify you personally.
You may opt out at any time by:
- Declining cookies in the consent banner
- Using Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. No Advertising
We do not use your data for any advertising purposes.
No personalized or third-party ads are displayed on this site.
We do not share or sell data to advertising platforms.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to any third party.
Google may process anonymized usage data as per its own Privacy Policy.
7. Your Rights (UK/EU Visitors)
If you are a resident of the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data (if any is collected)
- Request rectification or erasure
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
To exercise your rights or ask a question, contact: krzysztof@ossolinscy.pl
8. Intellectual Property & Copyright
All content published on this website — including text, images, documents, and genealogical records — is the intellectual property of the Ossoliński Family or respective contributors.
It is strictly prohibited to copy, reproduce, distribute, or reuse any content from this website without prior written consent.
To request permission, email: krzysztof@ossolinscy.pl
9. External Links
This website may link to third-party sites for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
10. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:
krzysztof@ossolinscy.pl