Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/02/2025

Welcome to LoveManilva.com. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

LoveManilva.com ("we," "us," or "our") is a community and tourism website focused on sharing stories, promoting local businesses, and providing event updates in the Manilva area. For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at:

Email: lovemanilva@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Personal Identification Information (name, email address, phone number, etc.)
• Business Information (if you register for advertising or directory listings)
• Technical Data (IP address, browser type, operating system, etc.)
• Usage Data (pages visited, time spent on the site, and interaction details)
• Marketing Preferences (subscription to newsletters, event updates, etc.)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To manage user accounts and business listings
• To send newsletters, promotions, and event updates (only with your consent)
• To process payments for advertising or services
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

• Consent – When you subscribe to newsletters or agree to marketing communications.
• Contractual Necessity – When processing data for advertising services or business directory listings.
• Legitimate Interest – When improving user experience, preventing fraud, or analyzing website traffic.
• Legal Obligation – When required to comply with applicable laws.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers (e.g., web hosting, email marketing platforms)
• Payment Processors (for transactions)
• Legal Authorities (if required by law)

Any third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and maintain appropriate data protection measures.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restriction – Limit how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Obtain a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object – Opt-out of direct marketing or automated processing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – If you have given consent, you can withdraw it anytime.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, visit our Cookie Policy [Insert Link].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform is completely secure, so we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Email: lovemanilva@gmail.com