PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Joseph Ventiro (“We,” “Us,” or “Our”) operates the website https://josephventiro.pinoyseo.net/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how We collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit Our Site, use Our services, or otherwise interact with Us.

This policy is designed to comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Republic of the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), and other applicable data protection laws.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Joseph Ventiro

Business Address: Mangga-Cacutud, Arayat, Pampanga 2012, Philippines

Email: sephv1528@gmail.com

Website: https://josephventiro.pinoyseo.net/

For any privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact the Data Controller using the email address above.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with Our Site, including but not limited to:

• Contact Form Submissions: When you use Our contact form to request a web development consultation, We collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
• Email Communications: When you send Us an email directly at sephv1528@gmail.com, We collect your email address, name, and message content.
• Portfolio and Service Inquiries: Information you provide when inquiring about Our website development or SEO services.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs, and navigation paths.
• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.

3.3 Information Collected Through Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with the following third-party services that may independently collect data:

Google Fonts

Our Site loads fonts from Google’s servers. When a page loads, your browser establishes a connection to Google’s servers, which may transmit your IP address and browser information to Google. Google’s privacy policy applies to this data processing.

Google Maps (Embedded)

Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe to display Our business location. When this page loads, Google may collect your IP address, browser information, and cookies. Google’s privacy policy governs this data.

WordPress and Elementor

Our Site is built on WordPress with the Elementor page builder. These platforms may set functional cookies necessary for website operation, performance, and user experience.

Social Media Links

Our Site contains links to third-party social media platforms (Facebook and LinkedIn). We do not embed social media tracking widgets; however, if you click these links, the respective platforms’ privacy policies will apply.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, analyzing Site usage, and enabling certain features.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser’s help documentation.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information We collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To respond to your consultation inquiries, provide information about Our services, and communicate with you about potential projects.
• Site Operation and Improvement: To maintain, operate, and improve the performance, security, and functionality of the Site.
• Analytics: To analyze how visitors use Our Site in order to improve content, navigation, and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security vulnerabilities.

6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where you have given clear consent for Us to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as submitting a contact form or accepting non-essential cookies.
• Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)): Where processing is necessary for Our legitimate business interests (e.g., Site analytics, security monitoring), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take pre-contractual steps at your request (e.g., responding to service inquiries).
• Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

7. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating Our Site (e.g., web hosting providers, email service providers), subject to contractual obligations to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or when We believe disclosure is necessary to protect Our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
• With Your Consent: In any other situation with your explicit consent.

8. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted and operated from the Philippines. If you are accessing the Site from outside the Philippines, including from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Philippines or other jurisdictions where Our service providers operate.

For transfers of personal data from the EEA or UK, We rely on one or more of the following transfer mechanisms as applicable: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, your explicit consent, or other applicable legal grounds under the GDPR.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years after the last interaction, or longer if an ongoing business relationship exists.
• Analytics Data: Retained in accordance with the analytics provider’s retention policies (typically up to 26 months for Google Analytics).
• Cookies: As specified in Section 4.2 above.

When personal data is no longer required, We will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Your Privacy Rights

10.1 Rights Under the GDPR (EEA and UK Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data We hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that We limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where We rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Us at sephv1528@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

10.2 Rights Under the CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA as amended by the CPRA:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, the purposes of collection, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information We have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, please email Us at sephv1528@gmail.com with the subject line “CCPA Request.” We will verify your identity before processing any request and respond within 45 days.

10.3 Rights Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)

If you are a Philippine data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to be informed of the collection and processing of your personal data.
• Right to object to the processing of your personal data.
• Right to access your personal data.
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to erasure or blocking of personal data.
• Right to damages for any violations of your rights under the Act.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If We become aware that We have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, We will take prompt steps to delete that information. If you believe a child has provided Us with personal information, please contact Us at sephv1528@gmail.com.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and Our servers.
• Secure hosting infrastructure with access controls.
• Regular security updates for WordPress and installed plugins.
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, and external portfolio sites (e.g., Webflow). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

14. “Do Not Track” Signals

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to the websites you visit. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals but will update this policy if a standard is established.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When We make changes, We will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Material changes may also be communicated through a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how We protect your information.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Our data practices, please contact Us:

Joseph Ventiro

Email: sephv1528@gmail.com

Address: Mangga-Cacutud, Arayat, Pampanga 2012, Philippines

Website: https://josephventiro.pinoyseo.net/contact/

For complaints regarding data processing, you may also contact the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction, including the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, your local EU/EEA data protection authority, or the California Attorney General.