Own Belize (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website, services, events, field trips, and marketing communications.

By accessing or using our website or submitting your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you submit a form, register for Own Belize’s Field Trip, request more information, or communicate with us, you may provide:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country or city of residence
• Investment preferences
• Budget or property interests
• Travel details (if booking a field trip)
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages viewed & time spent
• Referring URLs
• Cookies and tracking pixels
• Device IDs
• Location data (approximate)

1.3 Payment Information

If you purchase or book a field trip through our website, payment is processed through a secure third-party payment gateway.
We do not store or have access to full credit card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide information about Belize real estate opportunities
• Help you register or participate in Own Belize’s Field Trip
• Process bookings and payments
• Communicate important trip updates, logistics, and confirmations
• Send marketing emails, promotional offers, or property listings
• Improve our website and marketing performance
• Personalize your experience on our platform
• Respond to support requests and inquiries
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tags, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website performance
• Deliver personalized advertisements
• Measure ad conversions and marketing effectiveness

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may limit certain features.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with trusted third parties for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Real estate partners in Belize
• Property developers and licensed agents
• Payment processors
• Email marketing platforms
• CRM systems
• Advertising platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.)
• Analytics providers
• Travel or logistics partners (for field trip arrangements)

All partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

5. International Data Transfers

Since our business operates in multiple countries, your information may be transferred and processed outside your home country. We ensure that appropriate data protection measures are applied in line with global privacy standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services
• Legal and tax requirements
• Resolving disputes
• Marketing (until you opt out)

You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Access to the personal data we hold
• Correction of inaccuracies
• Request deletion (“Right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent from marketing
• Opt out of cookies or tracking
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, email us at: support@ownbelize.com

8. Data Security

We follow industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure servers
• Limited staff access
• Encrypted data transfers
• Regular system monitoring

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be reflected with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Own Belize
Email: support@ownbelize.com
Phone: +1 888-420-0066
Website: www.ownbelize.com