Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BorderGarita.com ('we,' 'our,' or 'us'). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services related to border crossing wait times and information.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website forms or email
• Subscribe to our updates or newsletters
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Report border crossing wait times or conditions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data (country, state, city)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Device type (mobile phone, tablet, computer)
• Demographic information (age, gender) when available through analytics services

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our border crossing wait time services
• To improve and optimize our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance our services
• To communicate with you about updates, changes, or important information
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• For internal analytics and demographic analysis, including age, country, state, city, gender, device type (mobile/desktop), operating system, and browser information to better understand our user base and improve our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data that does not identify individual users for analytical or research purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Analytics and Advertising

We use third-party analytics and advertising services to help us understand how visitors use our website and to display relevant advertisements. These services include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors interact with our website, including page views, session duration, bounce rates, and demographic information (age, gender, location). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior.
• Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies and other tracking technologies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history and interests. AdSense may collect information about your device, browser, and online activities to provide targeted advertising.
• Google Search Console: We use Google Search Console to monitor and optimize our website's performance in Google search results. This service helps us understand how users find our website through search engines and provides insights into search queries and website indexing.

These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and demographic data. This information is used to analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and deliver personalized advertisements.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, and you can manage your ad preferences through Google's Ad Settings. However, please note that opting out may affect the functionality and personalization of our website.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact [at] bordergarita [dot] com
Website: BorderGarita.com

13. Consent

By using BorderGarita.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.