Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

UruXpat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Uruguay’s Ley 18.331 (Habeas Data) and international best practices.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What personal data we collect

• How and why we use it

• How we share and store it

• Your rights regarding your personal information

By using uruxpat.com, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Membership registration, contact forms, directory listings, contributor submissions, and comments may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Password (encrypted)

• Profile information

• Message details

• Listing details

• Images and media

• IP address (spam protection)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

This may include cookies, analytics data, browser details, IP address, time of visit, pages accessed, and device information.

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Embedded tools such as YouTube, Instagram, Google Maps, or payment processors may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

2. Google reCAPTCHA

To protect our platform from spam, bots, and abuse, UruXpat uses Google reCAPTCHA, which is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2.1 What reCAPTCHA Collects

Google may collect the following information automatically:

• IP address

• Browser and device details

• Mouse movements and interaction patterns

• Cookies placed by Google

• Referrer and URL information

• Time spent on pages

• Behavioral signals used to differentiate humans from bots

This data is collected solely for security purposes.

2.2 Why We Use reCAPTCHA

We use reCAPTCHA to:

• Protect contact forms

• Prevent spam in comments

• Protect member registration and login

• Secure directory submissions

• Ensure platform safety and stability

2.3 Legal Basis

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the security and integrity of our website.

2.4 Third-Party Responsibility

Google operates reCAPTCHA independently.

Your use of reCAPTCHA-protected features is subject to:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Google Terms of Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to operate accounts, provide access to member-only content, manage directory listings, publish community content, improve navigation and performance, ensure platform security, and respond to inquiries.

We only send marketing emails if you explicitly opt in.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Ley 18.331 and GDPR principles, we process data based on:

• Consent

• Legitimate interest

• Contractual necessity

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share necessary data with:

• Hosting providers

• Email delivery services

• Essential WordPress plugins

• Security and analytics tools

• Legal authorities when required

If you publish content, your name and listing information may appear publicly.

6. Data Storage & Security

Data may be stored on secure servers located inside or outside Uruguay under adequate protection standards.

We use:

• SSL encryption

• Secure WordPress configuration

• Access controls

• Two-factor authentication for admin accounts

• Regular security monitoring

No security system is completely infallible, but we take all reasonable measures to protect your information.

7. Your Rights (Habeas Data – Uruguay)

You may request:

• Access to your data

• Correction of incorrect or incomplete data

• Deletion (“suppression”)

• Objection to processing

• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, contact contact@uruxpat.com.

We will respond within the time period required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain:

• User accounts: until deleted

• Directory listings: until removed

• Comments: until deleted

• Contributor content: unless removal is requested

• Analytics and logs: only for the necessary period

Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

9. Cookies

We use essential and functional cookies, including:

• WordPress login cookies

• Comment cookies

• Preference cookies

• Analytics cookies

• Cookies from embedded media

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

UruXpat may include external links. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of third-party websites.

11. Children’s Privacy

The platform is not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.

The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent version.

Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Information

UruXpat Support Team

contact@uruxpat.com