Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. About This Policy

Global Beach Guide operates globalbeachguide.com — a free directory of beaches around the world. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. We collect minimal data and do not sell or share it for marketing purposes.

2. Information We Collect

You do not need an account to use this Site. We collect the following data automatically:

  • Usage data — pages visited, time on page, and navigation paths
  • Technical data — browser type, device, OS, and screen resolution
  • Approximate location — country or region only, derived from your IP address
  • Referral data — the URL that referred you to our Site

If you contact us via the Contact form, we also collect your name, email address, and message content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data collected solely to operate and improve the Site — understanding which beach guides are most useful, fixing technical issues, and responding to contact enquiries. We do not use it for advertising or profiling.

4. Analytics, Cookies & External Services

We use a small number of cookies to keep the Site functional:

  • Preference cookies — to remember settings such as dark mode
  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised usage data

We use Google Analytics 4 to analyse site traffic. Data is anonymised and may be processed on Google's servers. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on. Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

Beach pages may display interactive maps powered by OpenStreetMap. Viewing a map may send your IP address to OpenStreetMap's servers. See the OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy for details.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you, or to object to how we process it. To make a request, please contact us and we will respond within 30 days.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes take effect as soon as they are posted, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly. We encourage you to check this page from time to time.

7. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.