Privacy Policy


Privacy Policy for Discover Anse la Raye

Effective Date: June 7, 2025

Welcome to Discover Anse la Raye, accessible at https://discoveranselaraye.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Discover Anse la Raye is a content platform that showcases the people, culture, history, businesses, and experiences of Anse la Raye, Saint Lucia. Our website address is: https://discoveranselaraye.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Full name, email address, phone number

  • Address or company information (if provided voluntarily)

  • Content of messages sent via contact forms or email

  • Profile picture (if using Gravatar when commenting)

  • Account registration details

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone setting

  • Browser plug-in types and versions

  • Operating system and platform

  • Pages viewed and interactions

c. Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract location data from images posted on the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and personalize the website

  • Understand visitor interests and behavior

  • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters or updates

  • Respond to inquiries or support requests

  • Facilitate contests, promotions, or surveys

  • Prevent fraud and ensure site security

  • Improve and develop services and content

4. Comments and User Contributions

When visitors leave comments:

  • We collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to detect spam.

  • An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be used by the Gravatar service. Gravatar Privacy Policy

5. Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies to:

  • Save your preferences

  • Remember login sessions

  • Track website usage for analytics

  • Optimize content based on your device/browser

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Learn more at What Are Cookies.

6. Log Files

Like many websites, we use log files. These include:

  • IP addresses

  • Browser type

  • ISP

  • Date/time stamp

  • Referring/exit pages

  • Number of clicks

This information is used for trend analysis, site administration, and user tracking (non-personally identifiable).

7. Embedded Content and Third-Party Tools

Our articles may include embedded content (videos, maps, social media, etc.). These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with that content.

We may also use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Maps

  • Social media embeds (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)

  • Anti-spam services

8. Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

We may partner with third-party advertisers like Google. These parties may use cookies (e.g., DART cookies) to deliver ads based on your interests. You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings.

We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely.

  • Registered user data is retained as long as the account exists.

  • You may request to access, modify, or delete your personal data at any time.

10. Your Data Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Restrict processing under certain conditions

We will respond to requests within one month. Contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately. Parents/guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity.

12. How We Protect Your Data

We implement security measures including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure hosting

  • Limited access to personal data

  • Regular updates and malware scanning

13. Data Breach Procedures

In case of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected users promptly

  • Cooperate with authorities as required

  • Investigate and correct vulnerabilities

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Albert Joseph Studio / Discover Anse la Raye
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Website: https://discoveranselaraye.com

15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage users to review this policy periodically.