Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Island Spotlight (www.islandspotlight.mv), a business registered in the Maldives. We provide content and advertising services globally, targeting audiences worldwide, not exclusively in the Maldives. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with international laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from users worldwide:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you provide when contacting us at media@islandspotlightmv.com or opting into our email communications.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website, collected globally via Google Analytics, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, geographic location, and time spent.
  • Advertising Data: Data collected through Google Ads (AdSense) and remarketing services (Google Ads/AdWords) for our worldwide advertising efforts, such as browsing behavior and ad interactions.

We do not collect information from children under the age of 13.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support to our global audience.
  • Send email updates or newsletters to users worldwide who opt-in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
  • Analyze website usage and improve our services via Google Analytics for an international user base.
  • Display personalized advertisements globally through Google Ads (AdSense).
  • Conduct remarketing campaigns worldwide via Google Ads (AdWords).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) and other regions where GDPR applies, our legal bases include:

  • Consent: For email opt-ins and certain cookies (e.g., advertising).
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics, improving our website, and delivering targeted ads worldwide.
  • Contractual Necessity: To respond to your inquiries.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies globally for:

  • Essential Functions: Ensuring the website works properly.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics to track usage across all regions.
  • Advertising: Google Ads (AdSense and AdWords) for ads and remarketing worldwide.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Google (Analytics, Ads) for analytics and advertising services worldwide.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, regardless of jurisdiction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Your Rights

GDPR (EEA and Applicable Regions):

  • Access, rectify, or delete your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing, including targeted advertising.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (not applicable as we do not sell data).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at media@islandspotlightmv.com. We respond to requests globally in accordance with applicable laws.

8. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA, CCPA, CPRA)

Under CalOPPA, we disclose our use of tracking technologies (e.g., cookies) for global users. California residents have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA, as outlined above. We honor "Do Not Track" signals as per CalOPPA for all visitors.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by applicable international laws. Analytics and advertising data are retained per Google’s policies.

10. International Data Transfers

While we are based in the Maldives, we collect and process data globally. Your data may be transferred to service providers (e.g., Google) in the United States or other countries. We ensure adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for GDPR compliance and other regional requirements.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website and social media pages, including our Facebook page (link to your page), may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, which may vary by region.

12. Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your data globally, though no online system is 100% secure.

13. Contact Us

For questions, rights requests, or concerns from anywhere in the world, contact:

Email: media@islandspotlightmv.com
Website: www.islandspotlight.mv

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our global operations or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.