Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

Costa Rica Nature Guide is an independent editorial website that provides informational content about Costa Rica's national parks and natural areas. We are not affiliated with any government agency, park authority, or tourism organization.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide through our lead capture form, including:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Travel interest preferences

We also automatically collect standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited through our analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Send you the requested visitor guide PDF
  • Deliver occasional newsletters about Costa Rica travel (only if consented)
  • Analyze website traffic patterns to improve our content
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our website

4. Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) and advertising platforms to understand how visitors use our website and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. These services may use cookies and similar technologies.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with service providers necessary for website operation (hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies for functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, typically no longer than 24 months after your last interaction with our website.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Opt out of analytics tracking

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please use the contact information provided on our About page.