1. Introduction
Good To Live Podcast ("we," "our," or "us") is a Philippine-based podcast production operated by Kinske Reyes. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of everyone who visits our website at goodtolivepodcast.com("the Site").
This Privacy Policy describes what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and your rights under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you submit a guest inquiry or contact form on the Site, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Company or organization name (optional)
- Job title or role (optional)
- Website URL (optional)
- LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
- Twitter/X profile URL (optional)
- Primary topic category
- Areas of expertise and proposed discussion topics
- Previous speaking or podcast experience (optional)
- Availability and additional notes (optional)
- Marketing consent preference (opt-in for episode updates)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain technical data, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and language
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search terms
- Mouse movements, clicks, and scroll depth (via Microsoft Clarity)
- Session recordings of your visit (via Microsoft Clarity — see Section 4)
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You will be asked for your consent before any non-essential cookies are placed. Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function (e.g., cookie consent preference storage). These are placed without consent.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use the Site. Placed only with your consent.
- Performance cookies: Used by Vercel Analytics to measure page load performance. Placed only with your consent.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings. Note that declining analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases under RA 10173:
- Guest inquiry processing — to evaluate and respond to guest applications and coordinate potential podcast appearances. Legal basis: consent (your submission of the form).
- Email communications — to respond to your inquiries or send episode updates if you opted in. Legal basis: consent.
- Website analytics — to understand how visitors use the Site and improve content and user experience. Legal basis: consent (via cookie banner).
- Session recordings and heatmaps — to identify usability issues and improve the Site design. Legal basis: consent (via cookie banner).
- Security and fraud prevention — to detect and prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized access. Legal basis: legitimate interest.
- Legal compliance — to comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations. Legal basis: legal obligation.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data. Each operates under its own privacy policy.
- Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC, USA) — collects anonymized behavioral data about how visitors use the Site, including page views, events, and session data. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Tag Manager (Google LLC, USA) — manages the loading of analytics and tracking scripts on the Site.
- Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation, USA) — records anonymized session replays, click heatmaps, and scroll maps to help us understand how visitors navigate the Site. Session recordings may capture your interactions with page content. Clarity does not capture passwords or payment information. Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Vercel Analytics & Speed Insights (Vercel Inc., USA)— collects aggregated, anonymized performance and traffic data for the Site's hosting infrastructure. Vercel Privacy Policy
- YouTube (Google LLC, USA)— episode content is hosted on YouTube. Visiting or playing embedded videos is subject to YouTube's privacy policy.
- Spotify, Amazon Music — audio episodes are distributed through these platforms, each subject to their own privacy policies.
- Instagram, Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc., USA)— social media links on the Site may be subject to Meta's data collection practices when clicked.
- Email delivery (SMTP provider) — contact form submissions are transmitted via a third-party SMTP email service to deliver your inquiry to our inbox.
- Brevo (Sendinblue SAS, France) — newsletter signup emails may be sent to Brevo to manage newsletter subscriptions, double opt-in confirmations, unsubscribe status, and email campaign delivery. Brevo Privacy Policy
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third-party processors (listed in Section 4) who assist us in operating the Site, under strict data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: When required by Philippine law, court order, or government authority.
- Protection of rights: To enforce our Terms of Service or protect the safety of users or the public.
6. International Data Transfers
Several of our third-party service providers are based in the United States and other countries outside the Philippines. By using the Site and consenting to analytics cookies, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws than the Philippines. We ensure that such transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards, including contractual agreements with these providers consistent with RA 10173 requirements.
7. Data Retention
- Guest inquiry form data: Retained for up to 2 years from submission, or until you request deletion.
- Email communications: Retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected.
- Analytics data: Retained per the default retention settings of Google Analytics (up to 14 months) and Microsoft Clarity (up to 13 months).
- Cookie consent records: Stored in your browser until cleared.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, form input sanitization, spam protection (honeypot fields), and rate limiting on form submissions. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights Under RA 10173
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Right to be informed — to know that your personal data is being collected and processed, for what purpose, and by whom.
- Right to access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to object — to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to erasure or blocking — to request the deletion or suspension of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, or if consent is withdrawn.
- Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to data portability — to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to damages — to be indemnified for damages sustained due to inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal data.
- Right to file a complaint — to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at goodtoliveworldwide@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 15 business days.
10. National Privacy Commission
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Philippine National Privacy Commission (NPC):
- Website: www.privacy.gov.ph
- Email: info@privacy.gov.ph
- Address: 5th Floor, Delegation Building, PICC Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
11. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Site with the updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
- Good To Live Podcast
- Email: goodtoliveworldwide@gmail.com
- Country: Philippines
