Privacy Policy
At GoBuddy, your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you
share when visiting or using our website.
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Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information: a. Non-Personal Information • Browser type, device type, and operating system • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and general browsing behavior • Location data (approximate, not GPS-based) • Aggregated analytics data for tourism insights b. Voluntary Information • If users contact us through forms, surveys, or email, we may collect: • Name and email address • Feedback or inquiries • Any information you choose to share voluntarily We do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly provided by you.
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How We Use the Information
The information we collect is used to: • Improve website content and user experience • Generate tourism analytics and visitor insights for the Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism Office •Respond to inquiries, comments, or feedback • Support educational and research purposes related to our capstone project Your personal data will not be sold, rented, or shared with unauthorized third parties.
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Data Protection
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no online platform is completely secure. Users are encouraged to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
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Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., tourism establishments, social media pages). GoBuddy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.
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Data Retention
Information collected will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above — primarily for analytics, reporting, and research. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
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Your Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to: • Access and obtain a copy of your personal data we hold • Request correction or deletion of your data • Withdraw consent to data processing To exercise these rights, please contact us through the details provided below.
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Updates to this Policy
GoBuddy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage users to review this page periodically.
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Contact Us
For questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries, please contact:
Lipa City Culture Arts and Tourism Office
Email: lipaculturetourism21@gmail.com
or
GoBuddy Development Team – Batangas State University
Email: 22-67627@g.batstate-u.edu.ph