Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026 · catalanrural.guide

This Privacy Policy describes how catalanrural.guide ("we", "our", "the site") collects, uses and safeguards information when you visit our website. This site publishes editorial and informational content about Catalan Rural Heritage —<br>Countryside Guide near Barcelona and related subjects. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is the operator of catalanrural.guide. If you have questions about how your data is handled, you can contact us via the contact form available on this site. We will respond to data-related requests within 30 days.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

When you visit this site, we and our third-party partners may place cookies or similar tracking technologies (web beacons, pixels) on your device. These serve the following purposes:

Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to function (e.g. your cookie consent preference stored in localStorage).
Analytics cookies — anonymous usage statistics that help us understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time on site, referral source).
Advertising / Social cookies — placed by advertising platforms including Meta (Facebook) via the Meta Pixel. These may link your visit to a Facebook or Instagram account and help measure the effectiveness of advertisements. Meta's data practices are governed by Meta's Privacy Policy.

Facebook / Meta Pixel notice: This website may use the Meta Pixel, a code snippet that allows Meta to collect information about actions you take on our site. This data may be used by Meta to show you targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. If you are a Facebook user, Meta may associate your visit with your profile. You can opt out of interest-based advertising in your Facebook Ad Preferences.

2.2 Contact Form Data

If you use any contact form on this site, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (typically name, email address and message). This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2.3 Server Log Data

Our hosting provider automatically records standard access log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited and timestamps. This data is retained for a maximum of 90 days for security and operational purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for analytics and advertising cookies, collected via the cookie consent banner when you click "Accept All".
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — for server log data necessary for security and site operation.
Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) — for processing contact form submissions to respond to your request.

4. Third-Party Services

This site may load resources from third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

Google Fonts — font files served from Google's CDN. Google Privacy Policy.
Wikimedia Commons — images hosted on Wikimedia servers. Wikimedia Privacy Policy.
Meta (Facebook) — advertising and analytics pixel (if active on this page). Meta Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of your data where no legal basis for retention exists.
Right to restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent — withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact form on this site.

6. Cookie Management

When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose to accept all cookies or accept only strictly necessary cookies. Your preference is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key cookie_consent. You can reset this preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or using your browser's privacy settings.

Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies directly. Instructions for common browsers:

7. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, and deleted thereafter. Server log data is retained for up to 90 days. Cookie-derived analytics data is subject to the retention periods of the respective third-party services.

8. International Transfers

Some third-party services (Google, Meta) may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area. These transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards as required by applicable data protection law.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date shown at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.