Last updated: 10 June 2026
DR Living Index (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates drlivingindex.com. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
Who we are
DR Living Index is an independent information resource for people researching life in the Dominican Republic. We are not affiliated with the Dominican Republic government, any regional authority, tourism board, or relocation service.
What data we collect
Email addresses
We collect email addresses when you voluntarily subscribe via our newsletter sign-up, quiz result gate, checklist download, or comparison save feature. We use these solely to send DR Living Index updates – cost data changes, new region guides, and practical content for people planning a move. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
Analytics data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site – which pages are popular, where traffic comes from, and how people navigate the content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. The data is used in aggregate to improve the site and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to track anonymous usage data.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
Social media
This site does not embed social media tracking pixels. If we add social sharing buttons in future, any interaction with those platforms is subject to their own privacy policies.
Contact enquiries
If you email us, we retain your email address and message content to respond and for our records. We do not add you to our mailing list without your explicit consent.
Data storage and security
Subscriber email addresses are stored within our secure WordPress installation. We take reasonable steps to protect your data against unauthorised access or loss.
How long we keep your data
We keep email subscriber data for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. To request deletion of your data, email us at hello@drlivingindex.com.
Your choices
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Opt out of Google Analytics using the browser add-on
- Request data deletion by emailing hello@drlivingindex.com
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@drlivingindex.com.