Privacy Policy

At Global Visions Events and Marketing Network, Inc. (“GVE”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data following the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173 or “DPA”), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission, and other applicable laws.

This Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how you can access, update, or control your personal information.

By using our Services and participating in Global Visions' websites, events, and related activities, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. We may update this Policy from time to time by posting the updated version on our website.

Who We Are

Global Visions Events and Marketing Network, Inc. is a corporation duly registered and operating under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. We are responsible for personal information collected through our website, official online forms, and applications, and for managing your data following this Policy.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information, only when necessary and with appropriate consent:

  1. Contact details: Full name, email address, home address, mobile number
  2. Demographic details: Gender, age, birthdate
  3. Submitted content: Comments, feedback, suggestions, reviews, and survey responses
  4. Interests and communication preferences for marketing purposes
  5. Social media accounts (if provided or linked)
  6. Media content: Photographs, video footage, audio recordings, and any content captured or shared during our events or campaigns, including for digital and/or print publication

How and Why We Use Your Data

We collect data through our official websites, online forms, applications, event registrations, and content posted or shared using designated hashtags on social media platforms. The collected data is used for the following purposes:

  1. To provide you with targeted marketing communications
  2. To confirm your attendance at events
  3. To manage promos, contests, and offers
  4. To promote and document our events before, during, and after their occurrence
  5. To fulfill our obligations under contracts, and pursue legitimate business and commercial interests
  6. To comply with legal obligations under applicable laws and regulations, including the DPA
  7. To perform any other processing or disclosures required or authorized under the law

Application to Mobile Applications

This Privacy Policy also applies to mobile applications published by MIT Services, including GVI Morph. Any personal data collected, stored, or processed by our mobile apps is handled following the same principles described in this Policy. In addition, the apps may collect limited technical information (such as device identifiers, crash reports, and usage statistics) necessary for functionality, security, and service improvement.

How We Work with Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless necessary to fulfill the purposes listed above or when required by law. Where applicable, we enter into data sharing agreements with third parties and conduct due diligence to ensure your data is adequately safeguarded. By providing your personal information, you authorize Global Visions to disclose it to:

  1. Affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, and partner organizations, including their contractors or subcontractors
  2. Third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, under strict instructions and confidentiality requirements
  3. Government agencies, law enforcement authorities, or courts when required by law or in response to legal obligations
  4. Other third parties when such sharing is necessary and consistent with this Policy
  5. Third parties in anonymized form, where the data no longer identifies you personally

All third parties are required to treat your personal data securely and follow this Policy and applicable laws.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. The retention period depends on the nature of the data and its intended use:

  1. Newsletters and published content may remain accessible on our platforms until deleted upon request
  2. Marketing communications will continue until their intended purpose is achieved or until you request deletion
  3. We may retain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect the interests of Global Visions or its event sponsors

We will make reasonable efforts to limit data retention to what is necessary for each specific purpose.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you are entitled to the following rights:

  1. Right to be Informed: Data subjects have the right to be informed about the collection, processing, and purpose of their data. They should receive clear and transparent information regarding how their data will be used.
  2. Right to Damages: Data subjects have the right to seek indemnification for damages sustained due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, false, unlawfully obtained, or unauthorized use of their personal information.
  3. Right to Access: Data subjects have the right to access a copy of their data held by the organization. They should also receive information about the purposes of the processing, methods of processing, recipients of the data, and the period of storage or retention.
  4. Right to File a Complaint: Data subjects have the right to file a complaint if they believe their personal information has been misused, or disclosed improperly, or if any of their data privacy rights have been violated.
  5. Right to Object: Data subjects have the right to object to the processing of their data, particularly in cases where processing is based on consent or legitimate interest.
  6. Right to Rectify: Data subjects have the right to dispute inaccuracies or errors in their data and request corrections or updates to ensure accuracy.
  7. Right to Erasure or Blocking: Data subjects have the right to request the deletion, suspension, or blocking of their personal information under certain circumstances.
  8. Right to Data Portability: Data subjects have the right to receive their data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transmission to another data controller.

Note: Certain rights may require further verification or be subject to legal exceptions (e.g., fraud investigation, legal proceedings).

To exercise your rights, you may send a written request to our Data Privacy Office at cop@globalvisions.com.ph. We will respond within the period required by applicable law.

Contact Us

If you have any concerns, questions, or requests relating to this Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: cop@globalvisions.com.ph.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Policy from time to time. If changes are made, we will notify you through your registered contact details and/or by posting the updated version on our official website.