1. Data controller
The owner of this website is the controller of the personal data collected through consulado-guatemalteco.com. This site is an independent information directory about the consulates of Guatemala in the United States. It is not an official website of the Government of Guatemala or of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX).
Contact: info@consulado-guatemalteco.com
2. Data we collect
This website collects the following types of data:
- Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site and referring source. This is collected automatically through analytics cookies (Google Analytics).
- Contact form data: if you write to us by email, we collect your email address and the content of your message.
- Advertising data: Google AdSense may collect browsing behaviour data in order to show personalised ads.
This website does not collect sensitive data, payment data or information from personal identity documents.
3. Purpose of processing
- Analysing web traffic and improving the user experience (Google Analytics)
- Showing relevant advertising (Google AdSense)
- Answering enquiries sent by email
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data on the basis of the consent you give when you accept the use of cookies, and the site owner’s legitimate interest in statistical analysis of the website. For contact data, the legal basis is carrying out the communication you requested.
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
This site uses its own and third-party cookies. You will find the details in our Cookie Policy.
The third parties that may place cookies on your device are:
- Google Analytics – web traffic analysis. Google privacy policy
- Google AdSense – personalised advertising. Google advertising policy
You can set your advertising preferences in Google Ad Settings.
6. Data retention
Browsing data collected through analytics cookies is kept for a maximum of 26 months (the standard Google Analytics period). Emails are kept for as long as it takes to answer your enquiry, and for no more than 12 months.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, write to us at: info@consulado-guatemalteco.com
8. International transfers
Google Analytics and Google AdSense may transfer data to servers located in the United States. Google applies transfer mechanisms that comply with the applicable legal framework, including the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Legal notice
consulado-guatemalteco.com is an independent information site. We are not the official website of any Guatemalan consulate or of Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX). For official procedures, go directly to minex.gob.gt.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page. We suggest you check back from time to time.
11. California privacy rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) give 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 Analytics and Google AdSense. 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 behavioural advertising. This site uses Google AdSense, which may share browsing data with advertising partners.
To exercise this right you can:
- Use Google Ad Settings to turn off personalised advertising.
- Turn on "Do Not Sell or Share" in your browser through signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC), which this site honours.
- Send us a request at info@consulado-guatemalteco.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 who we share it with.
- Right to delete: ask us to delete your personal data.
- Right to correct: ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
We answer verifiable requests within 45 days.