Privacy Policy

Temavor is an online architecture and landmarks publication. We publish educational articles about buildings, monuments, shopping districts, and destinations for general interest reading. Content is informational and for entertainment purposes only - not professional architectural, legal, financial, medical, or travel advice, nor a call to action of any kind.

Free service, public content, and optional accounts

Temavor is completely free for all visitors. We do not charge fees, subscriptions, or payments of any kind, and we will never ask you to pay for access to articles, accounts, or any other feature on https://temavor.com. We do not collect payment card details or billing information because none is required.

All articles and published content are available without registration. You may browse, read, and share public pages as a guest at no cost and without creating an account.

Creating an account is entirely optional. Registration provides a personal workspace where you can save favorite articles and private notes. An account is not required to read any material on the website.

1. Who we are

The data controller for this website is Temavor, operator of the publication available at https://temavor.com. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

2. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Temavor website at https://temavor.com, including when you browse public content, create an account, sign in, or contact us. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our pages.

3. Information we collect

3.1 Registration (optional)

You do not need an account to read any content on Temavor. Registration is optional and exists solely to provide a personal workspace. If you choose to register, we collect:

• Login - a unique username you choose to identify your account.
• Password - stored only in hashed form; we never store plain-text passwords.

We do not collect your email address during registration. We do not require your real name, postal address, phone number, payment details, or government identification.

3.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the website, we may automatically collect limited technical data, including:

• IP address and approximate location derived from it
• Browser type, device type, operating system, and language settings
• Pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamps of access
• Authentication session data necessary to keep you signed in

For details on cookies and similar technologies, see our Cookie Policy.

3.3 Local storage preferences

If you change the site theme (light or dark mode), your preference may be stored locally in your browser when you allow preference cookies. This information stays on your device.

4. How we use your information

We use personal information only for legitimate purposes related to operating Temavor:

• Creating and maintaining your account
• Authenticating you when you sign in
• Storing your favorites and notes in your workspace
• Protecting the security and integrity of the website
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing abuse, fraud, or technical issues
• Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your data with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

5. Legal bases for processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we rely on:

• Contract - to provide account features you request
• Legitimate interests - to secure the service and prevent misuse
• Consent - where you explicitly agree, such as accepting policies during registration
• Legal obligation - where we must retain or disclose information under law

6. How we store and protect data

Account records are stored on our systems using access controls. Passwords are protected using one-way cryptographic hashing. Authentication sessions use signed tokens with a limited lifetime.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we implement reasonable safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.

7. Data retention

We retain account information for as long as your account remains active. If you request account deletion, we will remove or anonymize personal data unless retention is required for security, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.

8. Sharing and disclosure

We do not provide your personal information to third parties except:

• Service providers - infrastructure or hosting providers under confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements - when required by law or valid governmental request
• Protection of rights - when necessary to investigate violations of our Terms

9. International transfers

Depending on your location and our hosting arrangements, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

10. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

11. Children

Account registration is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

12. Editorial content

Articles published on Temavor are editorial in nature, presented for general interest and reading enjoyment. Published content does not request personal information beyond normal website use or encourage real-world action beyond visiting described places at your own discretion.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date indicates when the current version took effect. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, except where further consent is required by law.

14. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to [email protected].