Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

Welcome to Loreto.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website.

These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and expectations for using our website, including user responsibilities, intellectual property rights, data privacy policies, and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It also includes an Affiliate Links Disclaimer for transparency about our monetization practices.

1. Introduction

Loreto.com is an informational website dedicated to providing travel guides, event planning resources, local business directories, and community insights about Loreto, Baja California Sur. Our content includes blog articles, recommendations, and directories designed to enhance user experience.

By using Loreto.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice.

2. Website Usage and Access

Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. If you are under 18, parental or guardian supervision is required.
Permitted Use: The website is for personal, informational, and non-commercial use. You may not use Loreto.com for unlawful activities or actions that could damage or overburden the site.
Account Registration: Some features may require user registration. Users must provide accurate information and are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Loreto.com, including text, images, graphics, videos, and design elements, is the property of Loreto.com or its content providers. It is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Users may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this site without prior written permission. Unauthorized use of content may result in legal action.

4. User-Generated Content

Loreto.com may allow users to submit comments, reviews, images, or other content. By submitting content to the website, you agree that:

You grant Loreto.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content.
Your submissions must not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of others.
Loreto.com reserves the right to remove or edit any user-generated content at its discretion.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Loreto.com may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

We do not control or endorse third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or security.
Users interact with third-party websites at their own risk. We encourage reviewing their respective terms and privacy policies.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Loreto.com is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without warranties of any kind.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, error-free, or secure.
Information provided on Loreto.com is for general informational purposes and may change without notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Loreto.com, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this website.
Loss of data, revenue, or reputation caused by reliance on website content.
Technical failures, unauthorized access, or issues caused by third-party services.

8. User Responsibilities

Users of Loreto.com agree to:

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Respect the intellectual property rights of Loreto.com and third parties.
Not submit false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content.
Avoid engaging in spamming, hacking, or other disruptive activities.

Failure to comply may result in account suspension, restriction of access, or legal action.

9. GDPR Compliance & User Data Rights

If you are located in the European Union (EU), we process your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your Rights Under GDPR

Users from the EU have the following rights regarding their personal data:

Right to Access – You can request access to the personal data we store about you.
Right to Rectification – You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure – You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data (except when required for legal obligations).
Right to Restrict Processing – You can request to limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability – You may request to receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
Right to Object – You can object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@loreto.com

10. Privacy & Data Protection

Loreto.com collects and processes data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this site, you consent to data collection practices for analytics, functionality, and marketing.

We do not sell personal data.
Users can opt out of cookies and data tracking via browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

For California residents, our CCPA Compliance Notice provides additional data rights, including the right to opt out of data collection.

11. Affiliate Links Disclaimer

Loreto.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a small commission when you purchase products or services through our links.

Affiliate links do not affect the price you pay.
We only promote products or services that we believe offer value to our users.
Our affiliate partnerships do not influence our content or recommendations.

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, please contact us.

12. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold Loreto.com, its owners, employees, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

Violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Misuse of the website or reliance on its content.
Infringement of third-party rights.

13. Termination of Access

Loreto.com reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for users who:

Violate these Terms and Conditions.
Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behavior.
Disrupt the site or its community.

Termination may occur without prior notice.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: admin@loreto.com

Thank you for using Loreto.com responsibly and respecting our community guidelines.

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