Effective Date: October 1, 2025
1. Who we are
Our website address is: https://myalignmentjourney.com. This site is owned and operated by Sunshine Grace Cabatan. You can contact us at sunshine@myalignmentjourney.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services, respond to inquiries, and ensure a secure and user-friendly experience.
Data We Collect:
*Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
*Media Uploads: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
*Cookies: See Section 5 for full cookie usage.
*Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand site usage. These may collect anonymized IP addresses and behavior data.
*Contact Forms: If you contact us, we collect your name, email, and message content.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
*Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws.
*Consent – when you opt in to cookies or newsletters.
*Legitimate Interest – to improve our services and protect against fraud.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
*Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.
*Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their personal data anytime.
*Contact form submissions are stored for up to 12 months unless otherwise required.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
*Improve user experience.
*Remember your preferences.
*Analyze site traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Non-essential cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These behave as if you visited the other site directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share data with:
*Legal authorities if required by law.
*Service providers (e.g., analytics, spam detection).
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
*Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
*Access your personal data.
*Correct inaccurate data.
*Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
*Object to or restrict processing.
*Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at sunshine@myalignmentjourney.com.
9. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
10. How We Protect Your Data
We implement technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:
*Regular security reviews
*HTTPS encryption
*Access controls
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.