This Privacy Policy explains how Costa Rica Havens (“I”, “me”, or “the site”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit CostaRicaHavens.com. I operate this site as an independent researcher to share general information about relocating to and living in Costa Rica.
Information That May Be Collected
Depending on how you use the site, I may collect the following general information:
- Contact Information: If you use the contact form or email me directly, I collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
- Email Opt-in Information: If you choose to sign up for a newsletter or download a resource (like the relocation checklist), I collect your email address and name where applicable.
- Basic Usage Data: The site uses Google Analytics to understand visits and website activity. Cookies, device or browser identifiers, pages visited and approximate location can be involved; this information is not necessarily anonymous. See Google Analytics data collection information and contact us about privacy questions or choices.
- Cookies: The site may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure the website functions properly and to understand general visitor behavior.
How Your Information May Be Used
I use the information collected primarily to:
- Respond to your messages or inquiries.
- Send you requested resources, such as checklists or guides.
- Send occasional email updates, if you have explicitly opted in to receive them.
- Improve the website’s content and user experience.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Email Communications
I only send emails when you sign up for a resource or contact the site directly. If you join an email list, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided at the bottom of those emails.
Third-Party Services
I do not sell your personal information. However, the site relies on standard third-party services to operate, which may process your data on my behalf. These may include:
- Website hosting providers.
- Analytics services to track general site usage.
- Email service providers to deliver requested resources or newsletters.
- Embedded media or affiliate links, where applicable.
Data Retention
I retain your information only as long as reasonably needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, such as maintaining our correspondence or keeping you on an active email list.
Children’s Privacy
Costa Rica Havens is designed for adults researching relocation and retirement. The site is not directed at children, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
Your Choices and Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to ask about the personal information you have provided, please contact me via the Contact page.
Checklist resource requests
If you submit the checklist request form, we record your email address, request date and the resource requested in a private administrator-only record on this WordPress site. The purpose is to handle that request; submitting it does not enroll you in marketing emails. The checklist and worksheet are also available without submitting an email.
The form does not request financial, medical or immigration records. Please do not send those details. Contact us to ask about access, correction or removal of your resource-request record.