1. Introduction
Welcome to Siesta & Gelato Travel Blog. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish and European data protection laws.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, you may provide your name, email address, and other details.

Non-Personal Data: We collect information such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and referral source using cookies and analytics tools.

Google Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to track user behavior, including IP address (anonymized), device type, browser information, and interactions with the website. Google Analytics may place cookies to collect this data. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

– Provide and improve our content and user experience.

– Send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed.

– Respond to inquiries and comments.

– Analyze website performance and audience insights.

– Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

– Manage our affiliate marketing activities and track referral commissions.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. These include:

– Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality.

– Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track and report website traffic.

– Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Placed by third-party partners to track referrals and commissions from affiliate links.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality. 

5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data, including:

– Google Analytics (User behavior tracking)

– Email marketing tools (Newsletter subscription and communication)

– Affiliate marketing networks (Tracking sales and referrals)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

6. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. 

7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If changes are significant, we will notify users via email or website notice.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact us at siestagelatotravel@gmail.com