Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use / Content Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how GMedia Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, gebismedia.com, and interact with our content and services.

Effective Oct 26, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with you (“Personal Data”). The specific types of Personal Data we collect depend on how you interact with our website:

Examples of Data Collected:

IP address, email address (if provided), device identifiers, cookie identifiers.

Purpose and Legal Basis:

Purpose: Website security, analytics, and service provision.

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests (security, site improvement) and Consent (for non-essential cookies).

Examples of Data Collected:

Name and email address (for newsletter sign-ups or general inquiries).

Purpose and Legal Basis:

Purpose: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to inquiries.

Legal Basis: Consent (for marketing/newsletters) and Contract (for fulfilling requests).

Examples of Data Collected

Browsing history, pages viewed, time spent on site, referring URL, browser type, and user-specific information on page visits.

Purpose

Purpose: Internal review, site content improvement, customizing layout for individual visitors.

Examples of Data Collected:

Comments, forum/bulletin board posts, survey responses, site registration details.\Purpose and Legal Basis:

Purpose: Providing interactive services and gathering user feedback. Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests and Consent.

Examples of Data Collected:

Redacted photo ID (only if required for image removal verification).

Purpose and Legal Basis

Purpose: To verify the identity of the submitter for removal requests. Legal Basis: Consent and compliance with Legal Obligation (upholding content rights).

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your Personal Data through the following means:

Automatically: When you visit our website, our server automatically logs your IP address, domain name, and interaction data via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Directly from You: When you manually provide information, such as signing up for our newsletter, posting a comment, or submitting a contact form.
Third-Party Services: We use third-party tools (like Google Analytics) that collect data about your activity on our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

Service Operation: To maintain, operate, and improve the content and layout of our website.
Communications: To notify you about updates to our website, send requested newsletters, and respond to your inquiries.
Customization: To customize the content and/or layout of our page for each individual visitor.
Security and Compliance: To verify or enforce compliance with the policies governing our website, and to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of our Website.
Legal Obligation: Disclosed when legally required to do so, such as at the request of governmental authorities conducting an investigation.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that record information about your visit.

Type of Cookie	Purpose
Strictly Necessary	Essential for website functionality (e.g., security and system management).
Performance/Analytics	Records user-specific information on pages accessed or visited to track performance and improve content.
Functionality	Stores visitor preferences (e.g., text size) for future visits.

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the dedicated Cookie Settings Button on our website or through your browser settings.

Ad Servers: We do not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies. Should this change, we will update this policy and seek your consent for targeted advertising.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

Right to Access: The right to request copies of the Personal Data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): The right to request the deletion of your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
Right to Object: The right to object to our processing of your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Right to Opt-Out of Marketing: The right to opt out of receiving future email communications by following the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.

6. Image and Content Removal Requests

To initiate the removal of your image or content from the website:

Proceed to the contact page and utilize the removal request option.
Clearly articulate your request, providing essential details such as the event name, date, and any other identifying information regarding the content.
Verification: We may request a redacted photo ID (with all information except your name and photo obscured) to confirm the identity of the submitter. This sensitive information will be used only for verification and will be securely deleted immediately after the identity is confirmed.

7. Security and Policy Changes

Security: We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect to protect against loss, misuse, or alteration.

Policy Changes: If our information practices change at any time in the future, we will:

Post the updated policy on our website with a new “Effective Date.”
If the changes are material (significantly change how we use your data), we will provide a prominent notice on our website and/or notify registered users via email before the new uses take effect.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us using our online ticketing portal here.

Content Disclaimer

Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the gebismedia.com website, operated by GMedia Group (“us,” “we,” or “our”).

1. General Information and Accuracy

Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the gebismedia.com website, operated by GMedia Group (“us,” “we,” or “our”).

1. General Information and Accuracy

The content published on gebismedia.com is for general information purposes only. While GMedia Group strives to provide accurate and timely information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.

Any reliance you place on the information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
The content reflects our opinions, research, and interpretations as of the date of publication, and these views may change without notice.

2. No Professional Advice

The information on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. All content, including articles, blog posts, and commentary, is for informational purposes only.

You should not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field (e.g., financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice).
If you have any specific questions about any professional matter, you should consult with a professional.

3. External Links Disclaimer

Through this website, you are able to link to other websites that are not under the control of GMedia Group. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external websites. You should review the privacy policies of any linked sites.

4. Errors and Omissions

GMedia Group assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. This applies to all content published, including, but not limited to, news articles, commentary, and user-generated posts.

5. Fair Use Notice

This site may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We make such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of issues of current relevance. We believe this constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in U.S. Copyright Law. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes that go beyond fair use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

6. Limitation of Liability and Gross Misconduct

In no event will GMedia Group or its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

The use or the inability to use the website content.
Any conduct or content of any third party on the service.
Any action or inaction, including negligence or gross misconduct, by GMedia Group or its employees.

GMedia Group’s total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort—including but not limited to negligence—or otherwise) will not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the website.

The inclusion of this clause serves to limit our liability to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or certain types of damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. By using this website, you agree that the exclusions and limitations of liability set out in this disclaimer are reasonable.

This website is provided as-is and is subject to discontinuance at any time without notice.

DMCA and Copyright Policy

1. Our Copyrighted Material

GMedia Group owns the copyright and other intellectual property rights in all content published on gebismedia.com, including, but not limited to, news articles, photographs, images, videos, audio, graphics, and the website design, unless otherwise noted.

Limited Permission for Personal Use

Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website strictly in accordance with the Terms of Use.

You may print or download content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You may link to content on our website, provided the link does not portray GMedia Group or its products or services in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive manner.
Republication, redistribution, or modification of any content from gebismedia.com for commercial use, or use beyond Fair Use guidelines, is strictly prohibited without the express prior written permission of GMedia Group.

2. Our Policy on Infringement (DMCA Compliance)

Media Group respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to complying with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We will respond quickly to notices of alleged copyright infringement.

If we determine that User-Generated Content (UGC), such as comments, on our site infringes upon the copyright of a third party, we will remove or disable access to that material and may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

3. DMCA Designated Agent and Contact

In accordance with the DMCA, GMedia Group has a Designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement.

To ensure prompt and secure handling, all copyright infringement notifications (Takedown Notices) and counter-notices must be submitted through the dedicated contact ticketing system on our website.

On the designated contact page, you will find the necessary fields to send a legally valid DMCA Takedown Notice.

4. Procedure for Sending a Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on gebismedia.com in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you must send a written notice through our Designated Contact Method (see Section 3). Your notice must include substantially the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit GMedia Group to locate the material (e.g., the specific URL where the material is located).
Information reasonably sufficient to permit GMedia Group to contact you (address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is unauthorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

5. Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe that the material you posted on the website was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice through our Designated Contact Method. Your counter-notice must include substantially the following information:

Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the material that has been removed and the location (URL) at which the material appeared before it was removed.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located (or, if outside the U.S., any judicial district where GMedia Group may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original Takedown Notice.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, GMedia Group may replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it in 10 to 14 business days, unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order.

Photography and Public Events Policy

This policy outlines the principles and procedures GMedia Group follows regarding the collection and publication of images and media captured at public events for gebismedia.com.

1. Scope and Consent

By attending a public event (e.g., festivals, community gatherings, public demonstrations) where GMedia Group is present, you acknowledge and agree that your image or likeness may be captured and used for journalistic, editorial, and promotional purposes related to our news coverage.

General Consent: Photographs and videos taken by our staff in public spaces during news coverage are deemed to have implied consent for editorial publication, consistent with established journalistic practices and applicable laws regarding public figures and public spaces.

2. Policy Regarding Minors

When photographing minors at public events, we operate on the premise that parents or legal guardians who bring their children to a public event, knowing that media coverage may occur, have granted implied permission for their child to be photographed as part of the general scene or crowd.

When covering organized, public sporting events (e.g., local leagues, tournaments, school sports), we proceed based on the understanding that parents or legal guardians who register their minor child for, or permit their child to participate in, a publicly covered sports event grant implied consent for their child to be photographed and identified as part of the news coverage of that event.

We will not publish any image or context that could reasonably be deemed embarrassing, harmful, or place the minor at risk.

Removal Requests

All requests for the removal of a minor’s image or information from sports coverage must follow the formal process outlined in Section 3: Image Removal Request Process of this policy.

3. Image Removal Request Process

We respect the right of individuals, particularly parents and legal guardians, to request the removal of an image if they have a valid concern.

Who Can Request Removal?

An adult who is identifiable in a photo.
A parent or legal guardian requesting the removal of an identifiable image of their minor child.

How to Request Removal

All removal requests must be submitted through the secure process outlined in our Privacy Policy (Section 6: Image and Content Removal Requests).

Use the Contact Form: Submit your request via the secure contact page.
Provide Details: Clearly include the URL of the specific image, the date of the event, and the reason for the removal request.
Verification (Required for Minors): For images of minors, the requesting parent or legal guardian must be able to verify their relationship and identity. As outlined in the Privacy Policy, we may request a redacted photo ID (with all information except name and photo obscured) for identity confirmation. This sensitive information is used only for verification and is securely deleted afterward.

GMedia Group will review and act upon all valid removal requests promptly.

4. Photo Licensing and Commercial Use

Any commercial use, reproduction, or distribution of photographs, images, or multimedia assets found on gebismedia.com requires a written licensing agreement and the payment of a licensing fee, unless otherwise explicitly permitted by law (such as fair use).

Commercial Use includes, but is not limited to:

Using the photo in advertising, marketing, or promotional materials.
Resale or distribution of the photo.
Use by another media outlet, publication, or website (beyond simple linking).
Any use intended to generate revenue or associated with a revenue-generating enterprise.

To inquire about purchasing a license for any photo or multimedia asset, including pricing and terms, please contact us. Any commercial use of our photos without a valid, signed licensing agreement constitutes copyright infringement.