Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
Welcome to Going to Rio ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://goingtorio.com.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who we are
Going to Rio is an independent travel blog created by a Rio de Janeiro local, providing travel guides, destination information, and recommendations for visitors planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@goingtorio.com
Information we collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide
This includes information you voluntarily submit, such as:
Contact form submissions
Newsletter subscriptions (if available)
Emails you send directly to us
This information may include your name and email address.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral source
General geographic location (country or city level)
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
Remember visitor preferences
Understand website performance
Analyze traffic
Deliver relevant advertising
Measure affiliate link performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function properly.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time on site
Device information
Approximate location
Traffic sources
This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
Affiliate Links
Some pages contain affiliate links.
This means we may receive a small commission if you book or purchase through certain links, at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products, accommodations, tours, or services that we genuinely believe may be valuable to travelers visiting Rio de Janeiro.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services including, but not limited to:
Google Analytics
Squarespace
Stay22
Mediavine Grow
Get Your Guide
Viator
Social media platforms
Embedded content such as Google Maps or YouTube
Each of these services has its own privacy practices.
Embedded Content
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as:
Google Maps
YouTube videos
Instagram posts
Social media content
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the third-party website directly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email provided above.
International Visitors
Because this website is accessible worldwide, your information may be processed in countries other than your own.
By using this website, you consent to this transfer where permitted by applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page, along with the updated effective date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Going to Rio
Email: hello@goingtorio.com