1. The content of the Website is provided for informational and educational purposes regarding the Association’s activities, projects, and campaigns.

2. The user agrees to use the Website in a proper and lawful manner, not to carry out any activities that may damage, overload, or impair its operation, and not to use it for purposes that are contrary to law, morals, or public order.

3. The Association reserves the right to modify, update, or remove at any time and without prior notice the layout, configuration, and content of the Website, as well as these terms of use.

4. The Association does not guarantee the continuous availability of the Website and shall not be liable for damages arising from service interruptions, technical failures, or improper use of the Website.

Personal data protection

Any personal data collected through contact forms, subscription forms, or similar features is processed in accordance with the data protection regulations in force in Costa Rica.

• Purpose: The data is used solely to respond to inquiries, manage information requests, send communications related to the Association’s activities, and, where applicable, to administer donations or participation in projects.

• Legal basis: Data processing is based on your free, prior, informed, and unequivocal consent, granted when you voluntarily submit your data through the Website.

• Retention: Data will be kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes indicated or until you request its deletion, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Recipients: Data will not be sold or transferred to third parties, except when required by law or when strictly necessary to provide a service related to the Association’s activities (for example, email newsletter platforms under contracts that ensure adequate data processing).

Rights of data subjects

You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, updating, cancellation, and objection regarding your personal data.To exercise these rights, you may send a written request to info@achermosa.org, clearly stating your full name, contact details, and the specific right you wish to exercise.

Log files

Like most websites, this Website may automatically collect certain technical information through log files, such as IP address, Internet Service Provider (ISP), browser type, operating system, pages visited, and date and time of access. This information is used for statistical, security, and Website improvement purposes and, by itself, does not directly identify you.

Cookies and similar technologies

This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze the use of the site, and, in some cases, display third‑party content.

• Necessary cookies: Enable the basic functioning of the Website (for example, remembering your language preferences or maintaining the technical session while you browse).

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Website, which sections are visited most frequently, and how we can improve content and services.

You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies, as well as to delete them after browsing. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some sections of the Website. By continuing to browse the Website after being informed about the use of cookies, you are deemed to accept their use under the terms described in this section.

Google Analytics

This Website may use Google Analytics or other web analytics services to collect statistical information about how the Website is used, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and type of device used.

The information generated by analytics cookies about your use of the Website (including your IP address, which may be anonymized in the settings) may be transmitted to and stored on the servers of these service providers. This information is used solely for statistical analysis and to improve Website content.

You may disable analytics features by using your browser settings or the opt‑out tools provided by these service providers.

User’s responsible conduct

The user agrees that all information provided through the Website shall be truthful, accurate, complete, and up to date. You will be responsible for any damages or losses that the Website, the Association, or third parties may suffer as a result of false, inaccurate, or outdated information that you provide.

The user agrees to use the Website content diligently and responsibly, respecting the rights of the Association and third parties and refraining from sharing illegal, defamatory, offensive content or any content that incites discrimination, violence, or any other conduct contrary to the laws in force in Costa Rica.

Links to third‑party sites

The Website may contain links to third‑party websites, including social networks and external service platforms. These sites are the responsibility of their respective owners and are governed by their own privacy policies, terms, and conditions, which are beyond the Association’s control and responsibility.

Users are encouraged to review the applicable policies of such sites before providing personal information or using their services.

Changes to this notice

The Association reserves the right to update or modify this Legal Notice, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy at any time in order to adapt them to legal or technical changes or to best practices in data protection and web services.

Any changes will take effect from the time they are published on this page. Continued use of the Website after the publication of such changes will constitute acceptance of the updated terms.