Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and protect your information

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

At Datos España (datosespana.com) we take user privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have over your personal data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected on this website is Datos España. You can contact us through the Portal's contact page for any privacy-related inquiries.

3. Data We Collect

We collect limited information to improve your experience on the Portal:

Data collected automatically:

  • IP address (anonymized for analytics)
  • Browser type and device
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
  • Language preferences

Data provided voluntarily:

  • Contact information (if you write to us)
  • Cookie preferences

Data we do NOT collect:

  • We do not require user registration
  • We do not collect financial or payment data
  • We do not collect sensitive data (health, religion, political orientation, etc.)
  • We do not create individual behavioral profiles

4. Purpose of Processing

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve Portal services
  • Analyze site usage in aggregate (not individual)
  • Respond to inquiries and contact requests
  • Ensure Portal security and operation
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • Consent: For the use of non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate interest: For statistical analysis and service improvement
  • Legal obligation: When the law requires us to retain certain data

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

Essential cookies:

Necessary for basic site operation (language preferences, session).

Analytics cookies:

We use Google Analytics to understand how the Portal is used. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Google Analytics: We use this service for web analytics. Google may transfer data to servers outside the EU. See Google's privacy policy for more information.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Technical service providers (hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
  • Public authorities when required by law
  • We do not share data with third parties for marketing purposes

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers (such as Google Analytics) may process data outside the European Economic Area. In these cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards exist under the GDPR (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, etc.).

9. Data Retention

We retain data for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated after 26 months
  • Contact data: As long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
  • Server logs: Maximum 12 months for security reasons

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent: At any time for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, contact us through the contact page. We will respond within a maximum of 30 days.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) if you believe your rights have been violated.

11. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted connections via HTTPS/SSL
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Secure servers with regular updates
  • Security monitoring

While we take reasonable measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the Internet.

12. Minors

This Portal is not directed at persons under 14 years of age. We do not intentionally collect data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, contact us to have it deleted.

13. Third-Party Links

The Portal may contain links to third-party websites (official data sources, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about the processing of your data, you can contact us through our contact page. Contact →

By using Datos España, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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