Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: March 29, 2026
This privacy policy has not been reviewed by a licensed attorney. It is provided for informational purposes and transparency.
Who We Are
RetireToEcuador.com is owned and operated by Iterative Systems LLC. This site provides informational guides about retiring in Ecuador. When we say "we," "us," or "our" in this policy, we mean Iterative Systems LLC.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-Y089WT6XE9) and Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These services collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Browser type and device information
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Interaction events (clicks, scrolls)
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit). Your email is stored on Kit.com's servers and is subject to their privacy policy. We use your email solely to send you retirement-related content and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect payment information, require account creation, or store personal data on our servers. This is a free, publicly accessible guide site with no login or account system.
How We Use Your Information
- Analytics data helps us understand which guides are most useful and how to improve the site.
- Email addresses are used only to deliver our newsletter. We do not sell, rent, or share your email with third parties.
Cookies
This site uses cookies from Google Analytics to measure site traffic. Vercel Analytics uses a privacy-friendly, cookieless approach. No advertising cookies or tracking pixels are used.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Vercel — Website hosting and analytics
- Google Analytics 4 — Traffic measurement
- Kit.com — Newsletter delivery
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
External Links
Our guides link to external websites including EcuaPass, FileAbroad, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics and Vercel's default retention periods. Newsletter subscriber data is retained on Kit.com until you unsubscribe, at which point your email is removed from our active list.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (link in every email)
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking (browser add-on linked above)
- Request information about what data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
Children's Privacy
This site is designed for adults planning retirement. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please visit our contact page.