Last updated: March 2026

Belize News Post (“BNP,” “we,” “us”) operates belizenewspost.com. This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What We Collect

Information you provide

  • Contact forms: When you contact us via our contact form (powered by Contact Form 7), we collect your name, email address, and message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
  • Email newsletter: If you subscribe to our email list (managed by Brevo), we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.

Information collected automatically

When you visit belizenewspost.com, the following data may be collected automatically by our analytics and security systems:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • General geographic location (country/city level, not precise)

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary: Required for the site to function. Includes LiteSpeed Cache cookies that manage page delivery and performance.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Data is anonymized and aggregated. Google Privacy Policy.
  • Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can manage ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.
  • Security and CDN: Our site is protected and delivered by Cloudflare, which sets cookies for security and performance purposes. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

Advertising

Belize News Post is supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense, which may display personalized ads based on your browsing history. To opt out of personalized advertising, visit Google Ad Settings or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Disclosure

Belize News Post participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate links help support the site and allow us to continue publishing free content. They do not affect our editorial recommendations.

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email list, your address is stored by Brevo (formerly Sendinblue). We use your email only to send recipe updates and new content from belizenewspost.com. We do not sell or share your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email. Brevo Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our site links to third-party websites including Amazon and recipe sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: retained until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Email subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months).

Children’s Privacy

Belizenewspost.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

GDPR (EU and UK residents)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To make a request, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

CCPA/CPRA (California residents)

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

All users

Changes to This Policy

We will update this page when our data practices change. The date at the top reflects when this policy was last revised. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy: Contact us here or email [email protected].