1. Data Controller
The owner of this website is the controller responsible for processing the personal data collected through consuladosalvador.com. This website is an independent informational directory about the consulates of El Salvador in the United States. It is not an official website of the Government of El Salvador or of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Contact: info@consuladosalvador.com
2. Data We Collect
This website collects the following types of data:
- Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral source. This data is collected automatically through analytics cookies.
- Contact form data: if you contact us by email, we will collect your email address and the content of your message.
- Advertising data: Google AdSense may collect browsing behavior data to display personalized ads.
This website does not collect sensitive data, payment information, or personal identity document details.
3. Purpose of Processing
- Analyze website traffic and improve the user experience
- Display relevant advertising (Google AdSense)
- Respond to inquiries sent by email
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of your data is based on your consent, given when you accept the use of cookies, and on the legitimate interest of the owner in analyzing website statistics. For contact data, the legal basis is carrying out the communication you requested.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses first-party and third-party cookies. You can find detailed information in our Cookie Policy.
The third parties that may place cookies on your device are:
- Google AdSense – personalized advertising. Google Ads Policy
- Microsoft Clarity – behavior analytics (heatmaps and anonymized session recordings). Microsoft Privacy Statement
You can manage your advertising preferences in the Google Ads Settings dashboard.
6. Data Retention
Browsing data collected through analytics cookies is retained for a maximum of 26 months. Emails are kept for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for up to a maximum of 12 months.
7. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request the deletion of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@consuladosalvador.com
8. International Data Transfers
Google AdSense and Microsoft Clarity may transfer data to servers located in the United States, relying on the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other valid transfer mechanisms.
9. Legal Notice
consuladosalvador.com is an independent informational website. We are not the official website of any consulate of El Salvador or of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For official procedures, go directly to rree.gob.sv and portalcitas.rree.gob.sv.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a resident of the state of California (U.S.), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you additional rights over your personal data.
Information We May Collect
We collect online identifiers (IP address, cookie identifiers) and internet activity data through third-party services such as Google AdSense and Microsoft Clarity. We do not sell contact lists or directly identifiable personal data.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
The CCPA gives you the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data with third parties for behavioral advertising. This website uses Google AdSense, which may share browsing data with advertising partners.
To exercise this right, you can:
- Use the Google Ads Settings dashboard to turn off personalized advertising.
- Enable the "Do Not Sell or Share" option in your browser through signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
- Send us a direct request at info@consuladosalvador.com stating that you are a California resident and wish to exercise your CCPA rights.
Your Rights Under the CCPA
- Right to know: what personal data we collect and with whom we share it.
- Right to delete: request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to correct: request the correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
We will respond to verifiable requests within a maximum of 45 days.