Data Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliant

Dive Funatics Cookie and Data Privacy Policy

When you use our services, you’re trusting us with your information. We understand this is a big responsibility and work hard to protect your information and put you in control.

This Privacy Policy is meant to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information.

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from www.divefunatics.com (the “Site”).

1. Introduction

This Data Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how [Dive Funatics] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data.

2. Data Controller

Bawasanta & Bawasanta Leadership and Management Consulting, located at Club Kontiki Resort, Maribago, Lapulapu City, Cebu, Philippines, is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
  • Financial Information: Payment details, including credit/debit card numbers and billing information.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
  • Marketing and Communication Data: Preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data through various methods, including:

  • Direct Interactions: When you provide personal data by filling out forms, subscribing to our services, or contacting us.
  • Automated Technologies: Through cookies, server logs, and other similar technologies as you interact with our website.
  • Third Parties: From analytics providers, payment processors, and other service providers.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To process your orders, manage your account, and deliver the services you request.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send administrative information, and provide customer support.
  • To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage data and improve our website, products, and services.
  • For Marketing: To send you promotional offers, newsletters, and other marketing communications, where you have opted in.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet our legal and regulatory requirements.

The legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes that are necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business and providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, IT services).
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with GDPR, using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or binding corporate rules.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to another organization, or directly to you.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely on your consent to process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Contact Information].

10. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security measures are completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding them, please refer to our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy].

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: info (at) divefunatics (dot) com
  • Phone: +639478936560
  • Postal Address: Club Kontiki Resort, Maribago, Lapulapu City, Cebu, Philippines