Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This privacy policy explains how waytosantiagoguide.com (the "Site") collects, uses, and discloses information about visitors. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Affiliate Link Disclosure
We use Booking.com affiliate links. If you book accommodation through links on this site, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us maintain and improve the guide.
- → Affiliate links are marked with
rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored" - → The price you pay is identical whether or not you use our links
- → We only link to properties we believe are relevant and useful to pilgrims
- → Booking.com's own privacy policy governs your booking transaction at booking.com/content/privacy.html
Analytics — Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. This service collects anonymous usage data including:
- →Pages visited and time spent on each page
- →Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- →Device type, browser, and operating system
- →How visitors arrive at the Site (search engine, direct link, social media)
- →Interactions with content (scroll depth, clicks on links)
Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information (names, email addresses, credit card numbers). IP addresses are anonymised by default under GDPR settings. Analytics data is used solely to improve the content and usefulness of this site.
Google's data processing is governed by their privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising — Google AdSense
This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting adssettings.google.com.
Cookies
The Site uses the following cookies:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique visitors; track session data |
| ferryWarningDismissed | This site (sessionStorage) | Remember if visitor dismissed the ferry status banner |
| Google Ads cookies | Google AdSense | Serve and measure advertising performance |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of third-party services (analytics, advertising) but will not affect your ability to read content on this Site.
Third-Party Services
This Site integrates the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- → Booking.com — Accommodation booking affiliate platform. Privacy policy ↗
- → Google Analytics 4 — Anonymous visitor analytics. Privacy policy ↗
- → Google AdSense — Display advertising. Privacy policy ↗
- → Google Fonts — Typography (DM Sans) served via Google CDN. Privacy policy ↗
Data We Do Not Collect
This Site does not collect, store, or process: names, email addresses, phone numbers, payment information, or any other personally identifiable information. There is no registration, login, or user account system on this Site.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including the right to access, rectify, and erase data held about you. As this Site does not collect personal data directly, these rights primarily apply to data held by our third-party service providers (Google, Booking.com).
For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: info@waytosantiagoguide.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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