Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Andalusia Uncovered is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website: www.andalusiauncovered.com.

1. Data Controller

Lucía Salmerón Calleja and Michael Kelley
Benalmádena, Málaga – Spain
📩 info@andalusiauncovered.com

They are jointly responsible for managing the website and ensuring compliance with data-protection laws (UK GDPR, EU GDPR and Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 – LOPDGDD).

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Responding to enquiries: to answer questions or requests sent via our contact form or email.
Website navigation data: to analyse traffic and improve user experience through cookies or analytics tools (see our Cookie Policy).
Community and subscriptions: to manage newsletter sign-ups, comments and participation in surveys, and to send updates about Andalusian travel stories or collaborations.
Collaborations and partnerships: to manage communication with brands or tourism organisations.

We never collect more data than necessary for these purposes.

3. Lawful Basis and Data Retention

The lawful basis for processing your data is your consent, freely given when completing a form or contacting us voluntarily. If you do not provide the required data, we may be unable to respond to your request or deliver our services.

Data are kept only for as long as needed to fulfil their purpose and within applicable legal time limits.

4. Data Disclosure

We do not share personal data with third parties unless required by law or expressly stated at the point of collection. Certain technical providers (hosting, analytics, newsletter services, etc.) may process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Rights of Data Subjects

Access your personal data.
Request rectification of inaccurate data.
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
Request data portability.
Restrict or object to processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.

You may exercise these rights by writing to info@andalusiauncovered.com with the subject line “Data Protection”, attaching proof of identity.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) or your local authority.

6. Free Text Fields

Open-text fields (such as comments or messages) are intended solely to improve our services. Please avoid including sensitive personal data such as political opinions, religion, health or financial information.

7. Data Accuracy

Users agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Andalusia Uncovered is not responsible for any damage or error caused by inaccurate or incomplete data provided by users.

8. Data Transfers

Personal data are generally processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If transferred outside the EEA, we apply equivalent safeguards in line with GDPR Articles 44–50.

9. Confidentiality

All information exchanged with Andalusia Uncovered is treated as confidential. Access to data is limited to authorised personnel bound by professional secrecy obligations.

10. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, performance and personalisation. You can configure or reject cookies at any time through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

11. Social Media

Andalusia Uncovered maintains profiles on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for promotional and community purposes. If you interact with us there, your data are processed according to both this Privacy Policy and each platform’s own terms.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Please review it periodically; continued use of the site implies acceptance of any updates.

13. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: info@andalusiauncovered.com