This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how Philippine Morning Post collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
At Philippine Morning Post, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information of users located in the European Economic Area (EEA).
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:
Philippine Morning Post
Website: https://philippinemorningpost.com
Contact: https://philippinemorningpost.com/contact-us
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and usage data
- Information voluntarily submitted via contact forms or email
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health, political views, or religious beliefs.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you accept cookies or submit forms
- Legitimate interest – to operate, secure, and improve our website
- Legal obligation – when required by law
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Display personalized or non-personalized advertisements
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings or cookie consent tools.
For more details, please review our Cookies Policy.
5. Advertising & Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google AdSense
- Google Analytics
- Social media embeds (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube)
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies and GDPR compliance standards.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Us page.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the European Union. When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
10. Children’s Information
Philippine Morning Post does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this GDPR Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
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