Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Introduction

Legal Residency Costa Rica ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.legalresidencycostarica.com, use our services, or communicate with us through WhatsApp, email, or phone.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out our contact form or consultation request
  • Submit a proof of origin of funds form
  • Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone
  • Provide documents for your residency application

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country of origin and nationality
  • Passport number
  • Home address
  • Financial information related to your residency application (proof of income, bank statements, investment details)
  • Family information (spouse, dependents)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), and Meta Pixel to collect this data. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and manage your Costa Rica residency application
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide consultations
  • Communicate with you about your case status and next steps
  • Coordinate with Costa Rican immigration authorities, banks, and legal partners on your behalf
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: We work with trusted legal partners (lawyers, notaries) and government agencies (Costa Rica Immigration/DGME) as necessary to process your residency application.
  • Banking institutions: When processing wire transfers or proof of funds documentation, your financial information is shared with the relevant Costa Rican bank as required by banking regulations.
  • Analytics providers: Google and Meta receive anonymized website usage data through their respective tracking tools.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely using industry-standard measures. Contact form submissions are stored in our secure database hosted by Supabase. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses the following tracking technologies:

  • Google Analytics 4: Collects anonymized data about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources.
  • Google Tag Manager: Manages and deploys marketing and analytics tags on our website.
  • Meta Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads and helps us optimize our advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including WhatsApp (wa.me), government websites, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services to you and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. For residency application data, we retain records for the duration of your residency process and a reasonable period thereafter for legal and administrative purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: