PRIVACY POLICY of Calubian.com
Effective Date: November 29, 2022
At Calubian.com, we respect the privacy of our visitors, readers, contributors, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, protected, and disclosed when you visit or interact with our website.
Calubian.com is a privately held and independently operated website dedicated to providing information concerning Calubian, Leyte, including community news, culture, history, local information, institutions, events, and other matters of public interest.
Calubian.com is not owned, operated, managed, or controlled by the Municipality of Calubian, the Philippine government, or any other public authority.
By accessing or using Calubian.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, Calubian.com may collect limited information, including:
Your name, if voluntarily provided;
Your email address or other contact information when you contact us;
Information submitted through contact forms, comments, submissions, or other website features;
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and general website activity;
Cookies and similar technologies that help the website operate and understand visitor activity.
We do not require visitors to provide personal information merely to read publicly available content on the website.
2. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
Contact Calubian.com;
Submit a news story, photograph, article, announcement, or other material;
Send feedback or corrections;
Participate in website discussions or comment sections, where available;
Request information from the website; or
Communicate with our editorial or administrative team.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your communication with us.
3. How We Use Information
Information provided to Calubian.com may be used to:
Respond to inquiries and messages;
Process and review content submissions;
Communicate with contributors and users;
Improve the website and its content;
Maintain website security;
Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or unauthorized activity;
Understand general website traffic and usage; and
Maintain the operation and administration of Calubian.com.
We do not sell personal information simply for the purpose of selling or trading users' personal data.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Calubian.com may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and provide a better user experience.
Third-party services used by the website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.
Visitors may be able to manage or disable cookies through their web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.
5. Third-Party Services
Calubian.com may use third-party services for functions such as website hosting, analytics, security, advertising, social-media integration, embedded content, or other technical services.
These third parties may process certain information according to their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Calubian.com does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services before providing personal information.
6. Links to Other Websites
Calubian.com may contain links to external websites, social-media platforms, government websites, organizations, businesses, or other online resources.
These links are provided for information or convenience.
Once you leave Calubian.com and visit an external website, that website's own privacy policy and terms may apply. Calubian.com is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of external websites.
7. News, Community Submissions, and Public Information
Calubian.com may publish news, community information, photographs, announcements, historical materials, public records, or other information concerning matters of public interest.
Information submitted for publication may be reviewed and edited for clarity, accuracy, relevance, and editorial standards.
Individuals submitting information are responsible for ensuring that they have the appropriate rights or authority to submit materials for publication.
Calubian.com may decline, edit, remove, or correct submitted material when appropriate.
8. Accuracy and Corrections
Calubian.com seeks to provide information that is factual, responsible, and relevant to the community.
However, no website can guarantee that every piece of information will always be complete, current, or free from error.
If you believe that information published on Calubian.com contains a factual error, you may contact the website and provide the relevant details and supporting information.
Where appropriate, Calubian.com may review and correct factual errors.
9. Privacy of Minors
Calubian.com does not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children.
Parents or guardians who believe that a minor has provided personal information to the website may contact us so that the matter can be reviewed and appropriate action can be considered.
10. Data Security
Calubian.com takes reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should therefore understand that providing information over the internet carries inherent security risks.
11. Disclosure of Information
Calubian.com may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable laws or lawful legal processes;
Protect the rights, property, or security of Calubian.com, its users, or others;
Investigate fraud, abuse, spam, or security incidents;
Operate technical services required for the website; or
Address other legitimate operational or legal requirements.
Calubian.com does not represent that it can prevent every disclosure required by law or resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
12. Independent and Non-Governmental Website
Calubian.com is a private and independent website.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy should be interpreted as establishing an official relationship between Calubian.com and:
The Municipality of Calubian;
The Provincial Government of Leyte;
The Government of the Philippines;
Any government department or agency; or
Any political party, candidate, or political organization.
Calubian.com may publish information concerning public officials, government institutions, political matters, and community issues as part of its independent information and editorial activities.
Publication of information about a government institution or public official does not, by itself, indicate government ownership, endorsement, affiliation, or control.
13. Political Independence
Calubian.com is intended to operate independently of political organizations and political interests.
The website may report on political and public-affairs matters because such subjects can be relevant to the community. Such coverage does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate, political party, official, or political position.
Editorial and informational content should be understood according to its source, context, and purpose.
14. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable Philippine law and the circumstances of the processing, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including rights relating to access, correction, objection, or other lawful requests.
Requests concerning personal information may be submitted through the contact information provided by Calubian.com.
Calubian.com may need to verify the identity of a requester before processing certain privacy-related requests.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Calubian.com may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website operations, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Visitors are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, correction requests, or privacy-related inquiries concerning Calubian.com, please contact the website through its designated contact channel.
Calubian.com
Calubian, Leyte, Philippines
Website: calubian.com
Our Commitment to Privacy
Calubian.com believes that access to information and respect for personal privacy should exist together.
As a private, independent, and community-oriented platform, Calubian.com seeks to document and share information about Calubian while respecting the privacy and rights of the people who visit, contribute to, and interact with the website.
Information should serve the community, while personal privacy should be respected and protected.
Important: Because this is intended to function as an actual website Privacy Policy, you should have the final version reviewed for compliance with applicable Philippine privacy law, particularly the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), before publishing it as your site's official legal policy.