Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2025
Introduction
Spain Caves Guide ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website pazihipuxovevu.eu (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website URL
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected through standard web server logs and, if you consent, through analytics cookies. It is used solely for the purposes of understanding how visitors use our Site and improving our content and performance.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us via email, we will collect the information you provide in your message, such as your name, email address, and the content of your enquiry. This information is used only to respond to your message and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various functions, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our Site.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference | 365 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be alerted when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Site
- To understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content
- To respond to enquiries and communications
- To detect and prevent technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregated data with analytics providers for the purpose of understanding Site usage patterns. This data cannot be used to identify individual visitors.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days before being automatically deleted. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve the enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. Analytics data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's standard retention policies.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access - You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification - You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure - You can ask us to delete your personal data.
- Right to Restriction - You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability - You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object - You can object to certain types of processing, including processing for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@pazihipuxovevu.eu. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including official cave websites, tourism boards, and reference resources such as Wikipedia. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Spain Caves Guide
Calle de la Cueva, 12
39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Email: info@pazihipuxovevu.eu
Phone: +34 942 00 12 34