Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2025
Last Updated: May 19, 2025

Gawang Pinoy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is owned and operated by Engr. Elmer Lopoz, who serves as the Data Controller of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information, regardless of where you live.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Device & Usage Information
When you visit GawangPinoy.com, we automatically gather technical details (“Device Information”) such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone, installed cookies, pages viewed, referring site, and on-site interactions.

1.2 Personal Data You Provide
If you subscribe, register, place an order, or contact us, we collect only what’s necessary:

• Contact details (name, email, address, phone)

• Account credentials (username, password)

• Payment information (handled securely by our payment partner)

• Organization or company name

You can decline to provide these, but that may limit certain features (e.g., newsletter delivery, event registration).

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Site operation & security: Fraud detection, abuse prevention, and technical diagnostics.

• Service delivery: Fulfilling orders, registrations, and support requests.

• Communications & marketing: Sending newsletters and promotional materials—but only if you’ve opted in.

• Analytics & improvement: Understanding usage patterns to enhance our content and features.

• Legal compliance: Responding to lawful requests and protecting our rights.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Across all regions, we rely on one or more of the following:

• Consent: When you opt in to newsletters or marketing.

• Contract performance: To fulfill orders, event registrations, or support agreements.

• Legitimate interests: For site security, fraud prevention, and analytics—balanced against your privacy.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and analyze traffic. On your first visit, a global cookie banner lets you:

• Accept essential cookies (required for core functionality)

• Enable or disable non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)

You can change your preferences any time via our cookie settings link in the footer.

5. Your Rights

No matter where you live, you may exercise the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information

• Erase your data (subject to legal obligations)

• Restrict or object to certain processing activities

• Port your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)

To exercise any right, contact us (details below). We’ll respond within applicable legal timeframes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above:

• Device & Usage Logs: up to 12 months (then anonymized)

• Newsletter Subscribers: until you unsubscribe

• Transaction Records: up to 10 years (for tax and accounting compliance)

7. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in the Philippines, the United States, or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We implement appropriate safeguards—such as standard contractual clauses—to protect your information across borders.

8. Information Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to secure your information, no system is completely infallible.

9. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted partners to deliver our services (e.g., email platforms, payment processors, analytics providers). Each is contractually bound to use your data only for the services they perform and to keep it secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us to request deletion.

11. Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law (e.g., subpoena, court order) or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

12. Changes to This Policy

We review this policy regularly and will update it as needed. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a site announcement.

13. Contact Us

For questions, data-subject requests, or privacy concerns, please contact:

Engr. Elmer Lopoz
Email: elomerlofos@gmail.com

By using GawangPinoy.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.