This Privacy Policy describes how Alazo Realtor, owned and operated by Álvaro Azofeifa, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws of Costa Rica, particularly the Law No. 8968 (“Ley de Protección de la Persona frente al Tratamiento de sus Datos Personales”).
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.
1. Who We Are
Alazo Realtor is a real estate advisory service based in the Southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. We specialize in property sales, rentals, and investments in Uvita and surrounding areas.
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Business Owner: Álvaro Azofeifa
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Email: alvaro@alazorealtor.com
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Phone: +506 8595 2247
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Location: Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Country of residence
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Preferences related to property search
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Any other information you voluntarily submit via contact forms or emails
Additionally, our website may collect non-identifiable browsing data such as IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and pages visited, for analytics purposes.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
In accordance with Article 5 of Law No. 8968, we collect your personal data for the following purposes:
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To provide real estate services and respond to inquiries
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To send relevant information about available properties
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To contact you regarding appointments or consultations
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To personalize your user experience
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To improve our website and service offerings
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To comply with legal and contractual obligations
4. Consent and Legal Basis
By using our website or submitting your information, you provide your informed, express, and voluntary consent for us to process your personal data. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us directly.
5. Data Retention and Storage
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Data is stored securely, using industry-standard protocols to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
6. Sharing of Information
Alazo Realtor does not sell or lease your personal data to third parties. We will only disclose your information if:
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It is required by Costa Rican law or competent authorities
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It is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation
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You have given explicit consent
7. Data Subject Rights
As a data subject under Costa Rican law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
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Delete or cancel data that is no longer necessary
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Oppose the processing of your personal data under certain conditions
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Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at alvaro@alazorealtor.com with proof of identity.
8. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Cookies help us:
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Understand how visitors use our site
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Improve functionality and performance
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Provide a more tailored experience
You can disable cookies, but some features of the website may not function correctly.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to external websites (e.g., property platforms or blog articles). Alazo Realtor is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
10. Minors
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Álvaro Azofeifa
📍 Uvita, Costa Rica
📱 +506 8595 2247
📧 alvaro@alazorealtor.com
