Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

At Awesome San Miguel de Allende (awesomesanmiguel.com), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information.

1. Who We Are

Awesome San Miguel de Allende is a travel guide and directory website covering destinations, activities, food, accommodation, and travel tips. The website is operated independently.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data, and only when necessary:

  • Automatically collected data: When you visit our website, our servers automatically log standard information provided by your browser, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited. This data is used for security, diagnostics, and aggregated analytics only.
  • Cookies and tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and website functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.
  • Contact forms: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, message) solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Booking.com affiliate links: Some links to Booking.com are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a booking, Booking.com may track that the referral came from our site. We do not receive any personal data from these bookings.
  • Embedded content: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data is:

  • Legitimate interest: We process analytics data and server logs to improve our website and ensure its security.
  • Consent: For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we rely on your consent, which you can manage through our cookie banner and your browser settings.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for 26 months (Google Analytics default). Contact form messages are retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at: