Last updated: July 8, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Mouries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and interact with our website (the “Site”). Mouries is an entertainment and lifestyle project that publishes photography of landscapes and local life, recipes and food, and general entertainment and lifestyle content. This policy is designed to comply with data protection standards worldwide, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the United Kingdom GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect the following:
- Information you provide voluntarily: such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, or any information you include when you leave a comment.
- Information collected automatically: such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is gathered through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4).
- Information from third-party services: such as data associated with embedded content (for example, Instagram reels, YouTube videos, or advertising networks) that may set their own cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
- Send our newsletter and other updates you have subscribed to;
- Respond to comments, questions, and requests;
- Analyze how visitors use the Site so we can make it better;
- Display relevant content and, where applicable, advertising;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies;
- Legitimate interests: for maintaining the security and functionality of the Site and understanding how it is used;
- Legal obligation: where we are required to retain or disclose data by law.
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Site work, to remember your preferences, to analyze traffic, and to support advertising. Cookies fall into the following categories:
- Essential cookies: required for the Site to function properly;
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the Site;
- Advertising cookies: used by third-party advertising partners to show relevant ads;
- Third-party cookies: set by embedded content such as social media or video platforms.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site functions.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, analytics, and email delivery);
- Advertising and content partners whose services are embedded on the Site;
- Legal authorities when required to comply with the law or protect our rights.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including outside the EEA. Where such transfers occur, we take appropriate steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable law, such as relying on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- Rectification: request correction of inaccurate data;
- Erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- Restriction and objection: limit or object to certain processing;
- Portability: receive your data in a portable format;
- Opt-out: unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in each email.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request its deletion, to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to, and embedded content from, third-party websites and platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us through the contact options available on the Site.