Privacy Policy for Finding Santiago’s
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
- Introduction
Welcome to Finding Santiago’s (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
- Information We Collect
2.1. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
- Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as your location, interests, and profile picture.
- Content: Information you post to our website, including event listings, comments, reviews, and messages.
- Communications: Information you provide when you contact us, such as customer support inquiries.
- Survey Responses: Information you provide in response to surveys we might distribute.
2.2. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other actions taken within our website.
- Location Information: General location information is based on IP address or a more precise location if you grant us permission.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy section.
- How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Process and deliver event listings and recommendations
- Communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
- Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our website
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- Comply with legal obligations
- Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1. With Your Consent
We may share your information when you give us specific consent to do so.
4.2. Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
4.3. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.4. Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4.5. Aggregated or De-identified Information
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
- Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal information.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal information to another service.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time if we rely on consent to process your information.
To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
- Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
- Cookie Policy
9.1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
9.2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly.
- Preference Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences and settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
9.3. Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically delete existing cookies, block certain types of cookies, or set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for any third-party websites or services’ content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any information to them.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when posted on this page.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please get in touch with us at:
Email: privacy@findingsantiagos.com
Address: 218 E. Bearss Ave. Suite 368 Tampa, FL 33613
- Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions
13.1. California Residents
As a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please see our California Privacy Notice for more information.
13.2. European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, we comply with applicable data protection laws when transferring your personal information outside of these regions.
- Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices will be resolved through mediation. The venue for any action will be Hillsborough County, Florida.
By using Finding Santiago’s, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.