Privacy & Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 10 August 2025

La Vida Mejor (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://www.lavidamejor.guru. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.lavidamejor.guru.
We are a UK-based sole trader business providing travel, relocation, and lifestyle content related to Spain.

Contact details:
Email: info@lavidamejor.guru

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Information you submit via forms (name, email address, message contents).
Login details and account information (if you register on our site).
Comments you leave, along with your IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection).
Affiliate link tracking data (via cookies).
Website analytics data (IP address, pages visited, device type).

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised string (hash) from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to display your profile image. Gravatar’s privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once approved, your comment and profile image will be publicly visible.

4. Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors can download and extract this information.

5. Responsible Use of AI

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with:

Content creation, such as drafting articles or generating images.
Managing and summarising enquiries.
Analysing website performance trends.

When AI is used:

All content is fact-checked and reviewed by a human before publication.
AI will not be used to make final decisions that significantly affect individuals without human oversight.
We ensure AI outputs respect privacy, copyright laws, and our editorial standards.
Any personal data processed by AI tools will be anonymised or handled in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse performance, and track affiliate referrals. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined below.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies – Required for the site to function (e.g., login sessions, security).
Functional cookies – Remember your preferences (e.g., language, layout).
Analytics cookies – Track how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate tracking cookies – Record when you click on an affiliate link so our partners can attribute sales or bookings.
Embedded content cookies – Videos, maps, and other embeds from third-party sites may set their own cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
For more information on cookies and how to manage them, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org.

7. Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. These behave as if you visited the other site directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.

8. How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiries.
Provide services you’ve requested.
Send marketing emails (if you’ve opted in).
Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes.
Improve our site performance.

9. Who We Share Your Data With

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

Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing).
Affiliate partners and booking providers, solely to support the completion of sales and transactions you make via our site.
Legal authorities if required by law.

We will never share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

10. How Long We Keep Your Data

Comments and metadata: kept indefinitely for follow-up approval.
User accounts: retained until the account is deleted.
Contact form entries: kept for 12 months unless needed for business/legal purposes.
Affiliate tracking data: retained for the minimum time required by affiliate partners.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of your personal data.
Request corrections or deletions.
Withdraw consent for marketing.
Object to processing in certain cases.

Email info@lavidamejor.guru to exercise your rights.

12. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some service providers may be located outside the UK/EEA — in these cases, we ensure proper safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

Last updated: 10 August 2025