PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 2026

Site: Central America Economic Review

Central America Economic Review respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information collected through this website. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is used, and how it is safeguarded.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to provide a smooth reading experience, handle communications, and understand how our content is accessed.

  • Voluntary Information: If you contact us, submit an article draft, or subscribe to updates, we may collect personal details you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.

  • Automated & Analytics Data: When you browse the Site, standard automated web logs and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may collect technical data. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.

  • Cookies: The Site may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to facilitate site navigation, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies at any time.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used strictly to support and improve the publication, including:

  • Responding to user inquiries, contact form messages, and editorial submissions.

  • Monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing website functionality, layout, and content strategy.

  • Maintaining site security, preventing fraudulent activity, and protecting against site misuse.

  • Complying with applicable legal obligations.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your personal privacy and adhere to the following strict sharing principles:

  • No Sale or Renting: We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information under any circumstances.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share minimal necessary data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website (e.g., web hosting platforms, email distribution tools, or site analytics providers). These entities access data solely to perform specific infrastructure tasks on our behalf.

  • Legal Disclosure: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to defend our legal rights.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, physical, and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Data Rights & Choices

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

  • Access & Deletion: You may request details about the personal information we hold about you or request that we update or delete your voluntary contact information.

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of analytics tracking by managing your browser’s cookie preferences or using available browser opt-out extensions.

To submit a privacy request, please reach out using the details in the Contact section below.

6. External Links

Our Site contains links to external third-party websites, datasets, and references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when the latest revision was made. Continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your agreement to the updated terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the website's Contact page or at the official email address listed on the Site.