Privacy Policy

Welcome to Hey Gara. We care about protecting your privacy and personal data. In this Privacy Policy, we explain how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you visit our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

• Controller Name: Mauricio Ojeda Medina
• Contact Address: Gáldar, Islas Canarias.
• Email Address: mauricio.ojeda.medina at gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. This data is processed anonymously for statistical purposes.

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address and, in some cases, your name. This is done with your express consent.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Purpose of Processing	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Sending the Newsletter and Promotions	**Consent** of the data subject (Art. 6.1.a GDPR).
Improving User Experience and Website Analysis	**Legitimate Interest** (Art. 6.1.f GDPR), based on anonymized data.
Responding to Contact Form Inquiries	**Consent** of the data subject.

4. Data Retention Period

Your personal data will be kept for the minimum necessary time for the purposes for which they are processed. Specifically:

• Data for the Newsletter will be kept until the user requests **unsubscription or deletion**.
• Analytical data (anonymous) is retained for 26 months as per the configuration of the analysis tool (Ej. Google Analytics).

5. Recipients of the Data

Your data may be communicated to the following third-party service providers (Data Processors) under strict confidentiality agreements:

• Hosting Provider: SiteGround, for hosting the website.
• Email Marketing Platform: Mailchimp, for sending the newsletter.
• Analytics Services: Google Analytics (Google LLC), for website analysis.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information on the types of cookies used, their purpose, and how you can manage them.

7. User Rights (GDPR Rights)

Any person has the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not **Hey Gara** is processing personal data concerning them.

As a user, you have the right to:

• **Access:** Access your personal data.
• **Rectification:** Request the correction of inaccurate data.
• **Erasure (Right to be Forgotten):** Request their deletion.
• **Restriction:** Request the limitation of processing.
• **Portability:** Request data portability.
• **Objection:** Object to the processing of your data.

To exercise your rights, please send an email to mauricio.ojeda.medina at gmail.com attaching a copy of your ID or identification document.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Sincerely,

The Hey Gara team.