Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how LaFortunaCostaRica.com (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: If you use our Contact form or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you submit.

Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website, typically through cookies and analytics tools.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Site (via tools such as Google Analytics)
  • Remember preferences and improve site performance
  • Measure the effectiveness of affiliate links and referrals

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect some features of the Site but will not prevent you from reading our content.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location (city/country level, not precise address). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can learn more about Google’s data practices at policies.google.com/privacy.

4. Affiliate Links

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party booking and travel platforms (such as Booking.com, Viator, and GetYourGuide). When you click these links, the third-party site may set its own cookies or collect data according to its own privacy policy. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before booking.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to messages sent through our Contact form
  • Improve our content and user experience based on aggregated visitor behavior
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and Site performance
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting providers and analytics services). These providers are only permitted to use the data to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain its confidentiality.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal process.

7. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required for legitimate business or legal purposes. Aggregated analytics data may be retained longer in non-identifiable form.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us via our Contact page.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out via our Contact page.