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Welcome to www.bahiaballena.org (hereafter named The Bahia Ballena Community Portal).
The Bahia Ballena Community Portal ("we" or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use our website and its services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Bahia Ballena Community Portal, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering an account, submitting content, or contacting us. This may include your name, email address, location, and other personally identifiable information.
b. Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data, to analyze trends and improve our Services.
Use of Information
a. We may use the collected information to provide and maintain our Services, communicate with you, and improve the user experience. This includes sending you relevant news, updates, and promotional material related to the Bahia Ballena Community Portal.
b. We may use non-personal information for statistical analysis, research, and other purposes, provided it does not identify you personally.
c. We will obtain your consent before using your personal information for any purpose other than those outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Disclosure of Information
a. We may disclose your personal information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, and email delivery services. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
b. We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government investigation.
c. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
Your Rights
a. You have the right to access, update, correct, and delete your personal information. You can do so by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
b. You may unsubscribe from receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us.
International Transfer
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including Costa Rica or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our Services after the changes have been made signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of the Bahia Ballena Community Portal, please contact us at:
Asociacion Camara de Comercio y Turismo Distrito Bahia Ballena
info@bahiaballena.org
Retention of Data
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Consent to Transfer
By accessing or using the Bahia Ballena Community Portal and providing your personal information, you consent to the processing and transfer of your information, including cross-border transfers, as described in this Privacy Policy.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Costa Rica, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Severability
If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Bahia Ballena Community Portal regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information.
By accessing or using the Bahia Ballena Community Portal, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our Services.
