Privacy Policy of GeoTVclub
Effective Date: August 16, 2025
Contact Email: john@mailbox10.com
Mailing Address: Brgy 1, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
1. Introduction
GeoTVclub (“we“, “us“, or “our“) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how we ensure its protection in compliance with applicable data protection laws including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
- Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012
By accessing or using https://geotvclub.com (“Website” or “Service“), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
2. Categories of Data Collected
We collect the following categories of personal data:
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Full name, email address, username, and password
- Billing or shipping address (if purchases are made)
- Comments, reviews, or content submitted on the Website
- Support queries or feedback
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Device type and browser
- Operating system
- Access times and referring URLs
- Browsing behavior and interaction logs
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
See Section 4 for full details.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: for optional features like newsletter sign-ups, marketing, or analytics cookies.
- Contractual necessity: to fulfill our agreement with you when you use our service.
- Legal obligation: to comply with legal duties (e.g., fraud prevention).
- Legitimate interests: to improve services, prevent abuse, or maintain security.
Under the Philippine DPA and CCPA/CPRA, similar principles apply, with additional rights outlined in Section 7.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and tracking tools to:
- Enable website functionality (e.g., session cookies)
- Store preferences (e.g., language or region)
- Analyze usage trends (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Serve personalized content or advertisements (only with your consent)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or consent banner when you first visit our Website.
5. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data only with:
- Service Providers: hosting, email services, analytics, payment gateways (bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements)
- Legal Authorities: when required by law or to protect our legal interests
- Business Transfers: if GeoTVclub is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: e.g., if you opt-in to social media integrations
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for:
- Active accounts: as long as you maintain an account or subscription
- Legal and operational purposes: for up to 7 years or as required by tax, audit, or compliance obligations
- Marketing: until you withdraw your consent or opt-out
- Analytics: anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (EU, US, Philippines), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Delete your personal information (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format)
- Opt-out of data sales or targeted advertising (if applicable under CCPA)
- File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
How to Exercise Your Rights:
Please email john@mailbox10.com or mail your request to:
Brgy 1, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
You may be asked to verify your identity for security reasons.
8. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption (TLS) for data in transit
- Firewalls and server hardening
- Access controls with role-based restrictions
- Secure password hashing and two-factor authentication (where applicable)
- Regular audits and penetration testing
- Employee training on data protection best practices
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. In the event of a breach, we follow our breach response plan (see Section 9).
9. Data Breach Notification Procedures
In the event of a data breach involving personal data, we will:
- Notify relevant authorities (e.g., Philippine NPC, EU regulators) within required timeframes
- Notify affected individuals if there is a high risk to their rights or freedoms
- Investigate and remediate the breach
- Document all actions taken
We comply with GDPR Article 33, Philippine NPC Circular 16-03, and applicable breach reporting laws in the U.S.
10. International Data Transfers
Because we operate and store data globally, your data may be transferred outside your country, including to:
- The United States
- The Philippines
- The European Economic Area (EEA)
We use the following safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules (where applicable)
- Data sharing agreements and due diligence on vendors
- Encryption and pseudonymization techniques
By using our Service, you consent to these transfers as permitted by law.
11. Severability
If any part of this Privacy Policy is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Where applicable, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, unless superseded by applicable international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR jurisdiction rules).
13. Changes and Revision History
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
| Version | Date | Summary of Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | August 16, 2025 | Initial implementation of full policy |
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted will constitute acceptance of those changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Email: john@mailbox10.com
Postal Address: Brgy 1, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Summary:
- Collected Data: name, email, IP, device, browsing activity
- Legal Basis: consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interests
- Cookies: used for essential functions, analytics, and optional ads
- User Rights: access, delete, correct, restrict, object, opt-out
- Retention: as long as necessary; then deleted or anonymized
- Security: industry-standard encryption and access controls
- Breach Policy: timely notification, regulatory compliance
- International Transfers: safeguarded by SCCs and legal frameworks
- Jurisdiction: Philippine law governs, unless otherwise mandated