Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy and Cookie Policy describes how Caves of Spain Guide ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at pazihipuxovevu.eu, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information during your visit to our website:

• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device that help us analyze web traffic and improve your browsing experience. See the Cookie section below for details.
• Log Data: Our web server automatically records standard log information, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used solely for technical purposes and is not linked to personally identifiable information.
• Voluntary Information: If you contact us by email, we will receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.

3. How We Use Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To improve the content and usability of our website
• To analyze visitor traffic patterns and optimize site performance
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact page
• To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website

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

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the website, such as remembering your cookie consent preference. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical data. These cookies are only set if you accept them through our cookie banner.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites such as Wikipedia, UNESCO, and official tourism portals. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Images on our website are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are loaded directly from their servers. Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy governs the handling of any data associated with loading those images.

6. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days before being automatically deleted. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and is deleted within 12 months unless ongoing communication requires otherwise. Cookie consent preferences are stored on your device for up to 365 days.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@pazihipuxovevu.eu.

8. Data Security

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

• Email: info@pazihipuxovevu.eu
• Address: Calle Gran Via 28, Madrid, 28013, Spain

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: February 2025