1 Information We Collect

What we gather

We collect information in two ways — what you provide directly and what is gathered automatically as you browse:

• Information you give us: your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us through a form.
• Information collected automatically: your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and the website you came from. This is gathered through cookies and similar technologies.
• Analytics data: aggregated, non-personal statistics about how visitors use our site.

2 How We Use Your Information

Why we need it

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and content.
• Send newsletters, travel guides, and updates you have subscribed to.
• Respond to your questions, comments, and requests.
• Understand how readers use our site so we can create better Andes travel content.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

3 Cookies & Tracking

About cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and remember your preferences. We use cookies to keep the site working properly, remember your settings, understand traffic through analytics tools, and support advertising where applicable.

4 Third-Party Services

Tools & partners

We use trusted third-party services that may collect information under their own privacy policies. These include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage.
• Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) which may use cookies to serve relevant ads.
• Affiliate partners — when you click certain links to travel insurance, tours, hotels, or flights, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These partners have their own data practices.
• Email and hosting providers that help us run the site and send newsletters.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links.

5 Affiliate Disclosure

How we earn

Uncover the Andes participates in affiliate programs. This means some links on our site are affiliate links, and we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase or booking through them. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps us keep producing free, honest travel content. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful to travelers.

6 Your Rights & Choices

You’re in control

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your information.
• Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in every newsletter.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us and we’ll respond promptly.

7 Data Security & Children

Keeping data safe

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8 Changes to This Policy

Updates over time

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.