GENSAN NEWS ONLINE
https://gensantos.com

Last Updated: February 2026

GenSan News Online (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

GenSan News Online is an independent digital news platform based in General Santos City, delivering timely and updated news, features, and community information.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave comments on articles
  • Contact us via forms or email
  • Participate in polls, surveys, or promotions

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any information you voluntarily submit

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain our website
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Analyze traffic and engagement trends
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Send newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Prevent spam and unauthorized activity

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Advertising partners
  • Social media integrations

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those external platforms.

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws.

6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER PHILIPPINE LAW

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion or blocking of data
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

GenSan News Online does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

8. EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

9. POLICY UPDATES

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. CONTACT US

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

GenSan News Online
? Email: avelmans@gmail.com
? Website: https://gensantos.com