At Luzon Lens News, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using the Luzon Lens News website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from our users:
A. Personal Information:
This includes any information that can identify you personally, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Social media handles (if shared)
- Location data (if provided)
- Other contact details that you provide through newsletter sign-ups, contact forms, or account registrations.
B. Non-Personal Information:
We also collect non-personally identifiable information to improve our website’s performance and user experience, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information (e.g., mobile or desktop)
- Referring website or page
- Pages visited on Luzon Lens News and time spent on those pages
- Geographical location (general location derived from IP address)
This data is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide and improve our services: Personal information may be used to respond to your inquiries, process your requests, and personalize your experience on our website.
- To send newsletters and updates: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotional emails, or other communications that may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- For analytics and website improvement: We use non-personal information to analyze website traffic, identify trends, and improve the overall user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may use your personal information to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to government requests or legal proceedings.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve our content delivery.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, including the ability to disable cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website or provide services on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing platforms). These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or government request.
- Business Transfers: If Luzon Lens News is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, as described above.
For any requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites are not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Luzon Lens News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes to this policy, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of our privacy practices.
