Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the Gratio website, accessible at this domain, and governs the practices of Gratio regarding information that may be associated with its visitors. Gratio is an independent educational resource operated from Lima, Peru. This policy is consistent with general international data protection principles applicable to informational websites and is intended to provide transparency regarding our approach to privacy.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be automatically recorded by web server infrastructure as part of standard internet operation. This may include your IP address, the browser type and version you are using, the operating system of your device, the pages you visit on this site, and the date and time of your visit. This information is of a technical nature and is not used to identify individual visitors personally.

Cookies

Gratio uses only essential cookies necessary for the basic technical operation of the website. These cookies do not collect personal data, do not track user behaviour across websites, and are not used for any advertising, profiling, or commercial purpose. A full explanation of the cookies used and how to manage them is provided in our Cookie Policy. No third-party cookies are placed by or through this website.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

Gratio does not currently operate contact forms, subscription services, account registration systems, or any other mechanism through which users are invited to submit personal information. If you contact Gratio directly by email or telephone, the information provided in that communication will be used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and will not be retained beyond the period necessary for that purpose.

How We Use Information

Site Operation

Technical data associated with site visits is used solely for the purpose of maintaining the operational integrity and security of the website. This includes monitoring for unusual traffic patterns, server errors, and other technical anomalies. This data is not used to build visitor profiles, to target content, or to support any commercial function.

No Commercial Use

Gratio does not sell, rent, or transfer any visitor data to third parties for commercial purposes. No advertising networks, data brokers, affiliate marketing systems, or commercial analytics platforms receive data associated with visitors to this site. The platform has no advertising revenue model and no commercial interest in visitor data.

No Profiling or Behavioural Tracking

Gratio does not engage in visitor profiling, behavioural tracking, or any form of automated decision-making based on visitor data. No inferences are drawn about visitor preferences, interests, or characteristics based on site usage patterns.

Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

Gratio applies reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any information associated with the operation of the website from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures are proportionate to the limited nature of the data involved and reflect standard practices for informational websites.

Retention

Technical data associated with server logs is retained only for the period necessary for operational and security purposes and is not preserved beyond that period. No personal data submitted by users through direct communication channels is retained beyond the period required to address the relevant enquiry.

Your Rights

Right to Information

You have the right to request information about any personal data that Gratio may hold in connection with you. Given the limited nature of data processing on this platform, such requests are likely to confirm that no personally identifiable information is held.

Right to Rectification and Erasure

Where Gratio holds any personal data in connection with a direct communication from you, you have the right to request its correction or deletion. Such requests should be directed to the contact details provided at the end of this policy.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where the use of cookies is subject to your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please refer to the Cookie Policy for further guidance on managing cookie preferences.

Contact for Privacy Enquiries

All privacy-related enquiries, requests, or complaints may be directed to Gratio at [email protected] or by post to Jirón de la Unión 892, Cercado de Lima, Lima 15001, Perú. Gratio will respond to such requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Third-Party Services

Gratio does not embed third-party services, social media plugins, external analytics platforms, advertising networks, or payment systems. All content and functionality on this website is served directly and does not involve the transmission of visitor data to external third-party platforms as part of normal site operation.

Children

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. Gratio does not knowingly collect or process any data from individuals in this age group. If we become aware that information has been received from a minor, appropriate steps will be taken to remove such information promptly.

Links to External Resources

Where this website contains links to external websites for reference purposes, those external sites are governed by their own privacy policies. Gratio is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourages visitors to review the policies of any site they visit.

Governing Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the applicable laws of Peru. Any disputes relating to the practices described herein shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Lima, Peru.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable requirements. The current version will always be available on this page. The date of the most recent review is indicated below. Continued use of this website following any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last reviewed: March 2026