Privacy Policy

Pilgrims on the Camino

Last updated: January 2026

At Pilgrims on the Camino, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of our website and community.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Pilgrims on the Camino is a non-commercial, community-driven project created by pilgrims for pilgrims, with the purpose of connecting people walking or planning to walk the Camino de Santiago.

Website: https://peregrinosenelcamino.org
Contact email: info@peregrinosenelcamino.org

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name (if provided)

• Email address (for contact forms or communications)

• Messages or inquiries you send us

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

In addition, basic technical data (such as IP address, browser type, or general usage statistics) may be collected automatically by our hosting provider or analytics tools, solely for security and website performance purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to:

• Respond to your messages or inquiries

• Manage and improve the website

• Communicate with you if you contact us

We do not use your data for advertising purposes, profiling, or automated decision-making.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.

The only exceptions are:

• When required by law or legal obligation

• When using essential service providers (such as hosting or email services), strictly for operational purposes

5. External Platforms (Telegram, WhatsApp, Social Media)

Our community also exists on third-party platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

Please note:

• Participation in those platforms is voluntary

• Each platform has its own privacy policy

• We are not responsible for how those platforms handle your data

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before participating.

6. Cookies

This website may use basic cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

By using the website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@peregrinosenelcamino.org

9. Children

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date.

Continued use of the website implies acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: info@peregrinosenelcamino.org