Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Spain Cave Explorer ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website at pazihipuxovevu.eu (the "Website"). By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

If you contact us via email, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not collect payment information, as we do not sell products or services through this Website.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, as described in Section 5 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To improve our Website content and user experience
• To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
• To ensure the security and proper functioning of our Website
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you accept cookies or voluntarily contact us
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our Website and analyze usage patterns
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Cookies

5.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly, including session management and cookie preference storage. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting anonymous statistical data. These are only activated with your consent.
• Marketing Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant content. These are only activated with your consent.

5.3 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent regarding non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in Website hosting and analytics, under strict data processing agreements
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact inquiries are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in anonymized form for up to 26 months.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@pazihipuxovevu.eu. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

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

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites such as official cave websites, tourism boards, and reference resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete the information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@pazihipuxovevu.eu
• Address: Calle de la Exploracion 15, 28001 Madrid, Spain
• Phone: +34 912 345 678