Privacy Policy – Live Life The Philippines
This Privacy Policy explains how Live Life The Philippines (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, subscribe to the newsletter, or interact with our content. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Below you’ll find a clear breakdown of what information we collect, how it is used, how advertising and analytics work, your rights, and how to contact us. This policy is written in a straightforward way so you can understand exactly how your data is handled.
Table of Contents
3.Cookies and Similar Technologies
4.Advertising and Mediavine Journey
5.Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
6.Email Newsletter and Communications
7.Affiliate Links and Sponsorship
11.International Data Transfers
16.Contact
Who We Are
Live Life The Philippines is a personally run website providing guides and articles about living in, retiring to, and diving in the Philippines. The Site is operated from the Philippines by John Hawkins, who writes and maintains all content based on real-world experience and research.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: when you subscribe to the newsletter, contact us by email, or send feedback through the Site, you may provide information such as your name and email address. Any information you submit voluntarily is stored so we can reply, send updates, or provide support.
Information collected automatically: when you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, time spent on each page, how you arrived at the Site, and your general location inferred from IP. This information helps us understand how visitors use the Site and allows us to improve content and performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse the internet. We use cookies to improve user experience, measure traffic and engagement, support analytics tools, and enable advertising and affiliate features. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function correctly without them.
Advertising and Mediavine Journey
This Site partners with Mediavine Journey to manage programmatic advertising. Mediavine and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as your device type, general location, browsing activity, and interactions with ads. This information helps personalise ads, limit repetition, and measure ad performance. Mediavine may automatically add additional disclosures to this page as required.
The Site earns revenue from display advertising. When you view or interact with ads on the Site, we may receive compensation from advertising partners. This revenue supports the operation of the Site and allows us to continue publishing free content. All opinions and recommendations expressed on the Site remain our own.
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. GA4 collects information such as page views, session duration, device type, referral sources, and engagement patterns. This data is processed in aggregated form and does not identify you personally. If you prefer not to be tracked, you may use Google’s opt-out tools or adjust your browser settings.
Email Newsletter and Communications
If you subscribe to the newsletter, we store your email address – and your name if you choose to provide it – using a third-party email service provider. This allows us to send monthly updates and understand how readers engage with the content. You may unsubscribe at any time through the link included at the bottom of every email.
Affiliate Links and Sponsorship
Some pages on the Site may contain affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships and sponsored content will always be disclosed where relevant. Any data collected by third-party merchants or services is governed by their own privacy policies.
Legal Bases for Processing
For visitors located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data based on your consent – for example, when you subscribe to the newsletter or accept cookies – our legitimate interests, such as improving the Site and preventing misuse, and legal obligations where applicable.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to operate the Site and provide services, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Email addresses are kept while you remain subscribed to the newsletter, and analytics data is stored for the duration permitted by our analytics tools.
International Data Transfers
Because the Site uses third-party services, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries different from your own. These countries may have different data protection laws, but reasonable steps are taken to help protect your information when such transfers occur.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the ability to request access, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, restrict certain types of processing, or withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the details provided on this Site.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external websites and services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing information with them.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Site, legal requirements, or industry practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any updates means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us through the details provided on the Site’s About or Contact pages. Preferred email address: livelifethephilippines@gmail.com.
Advertising Disclosures: Additional information required by Mediavine and its advertising partners is automatically included below this section. This content is generated and maintained by Mediavine to meet legal and advertising compliance standards.