Your Privacy on IslaMoa

IslaMoa is about island stories, passages, and slow travel. Behind the scenes, we keep things simple and aim to treat your information with the same care we give to our boats and gear.

1. Who We Are

IslaMoa (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a travel and sailing blog focused on island life, passages, and slow adventure. We publish stories, photos, and guides to help you dream and plan your own escapes.

If you have questions about this privacy policy, email us at support@islamoa.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information we need to keep the site running and improve what we offer:

  • Usage data – pages you visit, links you click, time spent reading, and general region (via analytics tools).
  • Technical info – browser type, device type, IP address (usually in server or analytics logs).
  • Information you share – your name, email address, or message if you subscribe, comment, or contact us.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, financial account numbers, or health records.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • See which stories, guides, and photos readers enjoy
  • Improve content, layout, and site performance
  • Send optional updates or newsletters you’ve signed up for
  • Reply to messages, questions, or feedback
  • Maintain security and prevent spam or abuse

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies & Analytics

IslaMoa uses cookies and similar technologies to remember basic preferences and understand how people use the site. Some third-party services we use (for example, analytics or embedded media) may set their own cookies.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, via on-site cookie preferences. For more details, see our Cookies & Tracking page.

5. Email & Communication

If you share your email with us, we’ll use it only for the purposes you agreed to—such as sending new post updates, island news, or replying to your message.

You can unsubscribe from email updates at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Object to or limit certain types of processing

To make a request, contact us at support@islamoa.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

7. Data Retention & Changes

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless the law requires us to keep it longer.

We may update this policy from time to time. If you continue to use IslaMoa after changes are posted, you accept the updated policy.