PlayasdeCancun.com is an independent travel guide about the beaches of Cancun, Mexico. This policy describes exactly what data PlayasdeCancun.com collects when you browse the site, how it is used, and what your rights are under Mexican law.
📊 1. Information PlayasdeCancun.com Collects
PlayasdeCancun.com collects a minimal amount of data. Here is exactly what information is gathered:
- Preferences stored in your browser (localStorage): PlayasdeCancun.com saves your theme preference (light/dark), selected language (Spanish/English), favorite beaches list, and whether you accepted the cookie notice on your device. This data never leaves your device.
- Google Analytics data (G-MNBN7LBQ6J): PlayasdeCancun.com uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how the site is used. This records pages visited, time spent, device type, browser, operating system, and general location (country/city) based on your IP. Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses.
- Contact form: If you write to us through the contact page, we receive your name, email, and the content of your message. This data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry.
🚫 2. Information PlayasdeCancun.com Does NOT Collect
For your peace of mind, PlayasdeCancun.com:
- Does not require account registration and does not create user profiles.
- Does not collect passwords because there is no login system.
- Does not process payments or store financial data, credit card numbers, or banking information.
- Does not collect personal identification data such as government IDs, passports, or physical addresses.
- Does not use cross-site tracking or share data with social media networks.
🎯 3. Use of Information
PlayasdeCancun.com uses the collected information exclusively to:
- Remember your browsing preferences (language, theme, favorite beaches) on your own device
- Analyze site traffic with Google Analytics to improve content about Cancun beaches
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- Display advertising through Google AdSense to keep the site free
🌐 4. Third-Party Services
PlayasdeCancun.com integrates the following external services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics (G-MNBN7LBQ6J): Web traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising network that displays ads on the site. May use cookies to personalize ads based on your interests. How Google uses data
- Google Fonts: Loads typefaces (Plus Jakarta Sans, Inter). The request transmits your IP to Google servers.
- Open-Meteo: Weather API that provides climate and wave data for each beach. Does not use cookies; PlayasdeCancun.com sends only geographic coordinates of the beaches (not user data).
- Leaflet + OpenStreetMap: Interactive maps showing beach locations. Map tiles are loaded from OpenStreetMap servers. OSM Privacy Policy
🤝 5. Sharing Information
PlayasdeCancun.com does not sell, rent, or exchange personal data with third parties. The only shared data is:
- Google Analytics / AdSense: Anonymous browsing data processed by Google according to their own policies.
- Hosting provider (Hostinger): The servers where PlayasdeCancun.com is hosted store standard technical logs (IP, date, requested URL).
- Legal authorities: Only if formally required by Mexican law.
🔒 6. Security
PlayasdeCancun.com implements the following security measures:
- Encrypted connection via HTTPS/SSL protocol across the entire site
- No sensitive personal data stored on our own servers
- User preferences are stored locally in your browser, not on our servers
Since PlayasdeCancun.com does not collect passwords, payment data, or identification information, the risk to visitors is minimal.
⚖️ 7. Your Rights (LFPDPPP - Mexican Law)
Under Mexico's Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP), you have the right to exercise your ARCO rights:
- Access: Know what personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Cancellation: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opposition: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Since PlayasdeCancun.com does not create user accounts or store personal data on its servers, the most effective way to exercise these rights is to clear cookies and localStorage from your browser. If you sent a message through the contact form and wish to have that correspondence deleted, write to contacto.playasdecancun@gmail.com and we will process your request within a maximum of 20 business days as required by law.
👶 8. Children's Privacy
PlayasdeCancun.com is a tourism information site suitable for all ages. However, we do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 16. There is no account registration or forms that request age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has submitted personal data through our contact form, write to contacto.playasdecancun@gmail.com to have it removed immediately.
🔄 9. Changes to This Policy
PlayasdeCancun.com may update this privacy policy when new services are added or applicable legislation changes. The last updated date will always be visible at the top of this page. Substantial changes will take effect upon publication.
