Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy and Cookies notice explains how Linguismo — Echoes of the Word (located at https://echoesoftheword.linguisimo.com/) collects, uses, and protects your personal data and information about your browsing. This policy is effective as of 4 October 2026 and complies with the UK/EU GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable U.S. privacy regulations including CCPA/CPRA for California residents.
1. Data Controller and Contact Information
The data controller responsible for this website is Alejandro Rojas, based in Chile. For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal data and this privacy policy, you may contact us at: alrojasveinte25 @ gmail.com
2. Data We Collect and Processing Purposes
We collect different types of data depending on how you interact with our website. Server logs automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This data helps us understand site usage patterns, improve performance, and detect security issues.
If you contact us via email, submit forms, or leave comments, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content. We use this data solely to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, track your activity, and deliver personalized advertising. Different types of cookies serve different purposes, as described in the Cookies section below.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your data on the following legal bases: For essential technical cookies and server security measures, we rely on our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure, functional website. For analytics cookies that help us improve our services, we also rely on legitimate interest. For non-essential cookies, advertising cookies, and personalized marketing, we require your explicit consent, which you grant through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses technical cookies that are essential for basic functionality and security. Analytical cookies help us measure traffic and understand how visitors use our site. Advertising cookies and tracking pixels enable personalized ad delivery based on your browsing behaviour. When you first visit, a cookie consent banner appears. By continuing to use the site or clicking 'Accept,' you consent to all non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to the banner or accessing your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent; however, blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Advertising and Partner Services
This website uses Google AdSense and Adsterra to display advertisements. These advertising partners, including Google, use cookies to show you ads based on your previous visits to this site and other websites. Google uses cookies such as the DoubleClick cookie to enable itself and its partners to serve ads based on your interests and browsing history.
You can disable personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com or learn more about how Google uses your data by visiting https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. Additional options to opt out of interest-based advertising are available at https://www.aboutads.info. Residents of the European Union may also visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com to manage advertising preferences. Adsterra and other third-party networks may similarly use cookies for ad personalization; you can manage these preferences through your browser settings or the opt-out mechanisms provided by each service.
6. Recipients and International Transfers
Your data may be shared with third-party service providers, including advertising networks, analytics providers, and email service providers, only to the extent necessary to provide our services. Some of these recipients may be located outside the European Union or United Kingdom. When transferring personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data Retention
Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for up to twelve months. Personal data you provide through forms or email is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and comply with legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted. Cookies are retained according to their type: technical cookies for the duration of your session, analytical cookies for up to two years, and advertising cookies according to each platform's policy, generally between six months and two years.
8. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also request to limit processing, object to processing, and request portability of your data in a structured format. You have the right to withdraw your consent to cookies and personalized advertising at any time without affecting the legality of processing already done. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at alrojasveinte25 @ gmail.com with a clear description of your request. If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
9. Children and Minors
This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from someone under 16 without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete such information.
10. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookies notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.