Welcome to Bolivia Travel Guide (visitboliviaguide.com). We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. It applies to all visitors and users of our website.
1. Who we are
Bolivia Travel Guide is a personal travel blog and information resource about Bolivia, run by independent travelers. Our website address is: https://visitboliviaguide.com/.
For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at: Maximumviktor@proton.me (or via our Contact page).
2. What data we collect and why
2.1 Information you provide voluntarily
- Contact forms: If you fill out a contact or booking inquiry form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any message you send. We use this only to respond to your request and never share it with third parties except as needed to fulfill your request (e.g., forwarding to a tour operator you asked about).
- Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter (if we offer one), we collect your email address to send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on any article, we collect your name, email, IP address, and the comment itself. Your name and comment will be visible publicly, but your email will not be displayed.
2.2 Automatically collected data (via cookies and analytics)
- Log files: Like most websites, we collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time, referral source). This helps us understand site traffic and improve our content.
- Cookies: We use minimal cookies (see section 4).
- Analytics: We use privacy-friendly analytics (e.g., Plausible or self-hosted Matomo, or Google Analytics with anonymized IP). These help us see which articles are popular and improve user experience. Data is aggregated and never sold.
2.3 Affiliate links and advertising
Some of our articles contain affiliate links (e.g., to booking platforms, tours, or gear). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links do not collect personal data unless you interact with the partner site (which has its own privacy policy). We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in.
3. How we use your data
- To respond to your inquiries and provide travel information you request.
- To improve our website content and user experience.
- To send occasional newsletters (only if you opt-in).
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., if required by law enforcement).
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, if applicable).
- Analyze site traffic (via analytics tools).
- Enable affiliate link tracking (some platforms use cookies to attribute referrals).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, this may affect some functionality (e.g., affiliate links may not track properly, but this does not affect your browsing experience).
5. Third-party services
We may use third-party services that process data on our behalf, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Plausible).
- Email service providers (if we send newsletters).
- Affiliate networks (e.g., Booking.com, Viator, GetYourGuide, Amazon).
These services have their own privacy policies. We choose providers that respect user privacy and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
6. Data storage and security
We store data on secure servers with access limited to authorized persons. We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., for tax or legal compliance). For example, contact form submissions may be kept for up to 2 years for reference, and analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 14 months.
8. Children's privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the "Last updated" date. Please check back periodically.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:
- Email: Maximumviktor@proton.me
- Contact form: https://visitboliviaguide.com/contact/
This Privacy Policy is provided in English for clarity. If you need a translation, please contact us.