Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ticovos.com ("we", "us", the "site"), operated by Tico Vos, handles information about the people who visit and contact the site. By using the site you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
The site is a personal publishing and media project by Tico Vos, based in Curaçao, covering history, culture, tourism and current affairs. For any question about this policy or your information, you can reach us through the contact page or by email at [[email protected]].
Information we collect
We collect two kinds of information.
Information you give us directly. When you use the contact form, subscribe, or otherwise write to us, we receive the details you choose to send, such as your name, your email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our server and tools may record technical data when you visit, such as your approximate location derived from your IP address, your browser and device type, the pages you view, the site you arrived from, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how the site is used and keep it secure.
Cookies and analytics
The site may use cookies and similar technologies. Essential cookies keep the site working. Analytics cookies, if enabled, help us see which pages are read and how visitors move through the site, in aggregate. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
How we use your information
We use the information described above to respond to your messages, to operate and improve the site and its content, to understand which topics readers find useful, to keep the site secure and prevent abuse, and to meet legal obligations.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers who help us run the site, such as hosting, email and analytics providers, and only so they can perform those services for us. We may also disclose information where the law requires it, or to protect the rights, safety and property of the site and its visitors.
Third-party content and links
Some pages embed material from other services, for example videos, or link to external sites. Those services and sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for how they handle your information. We encourage you to read the policies of any third-party service you interact with.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, or as long as the law requires, after which it is deleted or anonymised.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask us to confirm what personal information we hold about you, to correct information that is wrong, to delete your information, or to object to certain uses. Visitors in Curaçao are protected by the Landsverordening bescherming persoonsgegevens, and visitors in the European Union are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details above and we will respond within a reasonable time.
Children
This site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. No website or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to keep your information safe.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be noted on the site. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or about how your information is handled, please use the contact page or email us at [[email protected]].