At LearnCostaRica.Online, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, including our participation in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (Amazon Affiliate Program).
By accessing or using LearnCostaRica.Online, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
Who We Are
LearnCostaRica.Online is an informational website dedicated to Costa Rica travel, tourism, and related services. Some of the links on our site are affiliate links, including links to products and services offered through Amazon.com. This means we may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you—if you make a purchase through one of these links.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information from you when you voluntarily provide it, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information provided when subscribing to newsletters
You may browse our website anonymously. Providing personal information is optional unless it is required to fulfill a specific request.
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, such as:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring URLs
- Date and time of visits
This information helps us understand how users interact with our site and allows us to improve user experience.
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
LearnCostaRica.Online is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As part of this program:
- Amazon may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to track referrals from our website.
- Amazon collects and processes data according to its own Privacy Policy.
- We do not have access to or control over cookies used by Amazon.
You can review Amazon’s Privacy Policy directly on Amazon.com for detailed information about how Amazon collects and uses data.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
1. To Personalize User Experience
Your information helps us tailor content, recommendations, and site functionality to better suit visitor interests and preferences.
2. To Improve Our Website
We analyze visitor behavior and feedback to improve content quality, navigation, performance, and overall usability.
3. To Improve Customer Support
Information provided helps us respond efficiently to inquiries, questions, or service requests.
4. To Send Periodic Emails
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address may be used to send:
- Updates
- Newsletters
- Promotional information
- Travel tips and resources
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
5. To Process Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate links, including Amazon links, require limited tracking to ensure proper referral credit. This tracking is handled by Amazon and other affiliate partners, not directly by LearnCostaRica.Online.
Cookies and Web Beacons
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser and remember certain information.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Understand and save user preferences
- Track website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Support affiliate tracking (including Amazon Associates)
Third-party vendors, including Amazon, use cookies to serve ads and track affiliate referrals.
Managing Cookies
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. More detailed information about cookie management can be found in your browser’s help section.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain features of the website function.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
LearnCostaRica.Online’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We encourage you to review the respective Privacy Policies of third-party services, including:
- Amazon.com
- Google Analytics
- Advertising partners
We have no control over the content or privacy practices of external websites.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties, except in the following cases:
- Trusted third parties that assist in operating our website or conducting business, provided they agree to keep information confidential
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be shared with third parties for marketing, analytics, or advertising purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using administrative, technical, and physical security measures. However, no online data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these risks.
Children’s Information (COPPA Compliance)
LearnCostaRica.Online complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.
- Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 13 and older.
If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to request corrections or deletions
- The right to withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or our participation in the Amazon Associates Program, you may contact us through our website.
Thank you for trusting LearnCostaRica.Online.
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