Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 23, 2026
Operated by: Digital Island Ventures LLC
Introduction
Welcome to GianMerced.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how Digital Island Ventures LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to this Website. By using this Website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily:
Your name and email address (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups)
Messages or inquiries you send through the Website
Any other information you choose to submit to us directly
Information collected automatically:
IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time on page, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies” section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to your inquiries or service requests
Send newsletters or updates you have opted into
Analyze site traffic and improve Website content and performance
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Use and protect the rights and property of Digital Island Ventures LLC
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
Intellectual Property and Content Protection
All content published on GianMerced.com — including but not limited to written articles, photography, videography, illustrations, graphic design, branding elements, audio recordings, multimedia content, research, data compilations, and creative frameworks — is the exclusive intellectual property of Digital Island Ventures LLC and/or Gian Merced. All content is protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws, including United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and international copyright conventions.
You may not, without prior written consent:
Reproduce, republish, distribute, or publicly display any content from this Website
Modify, create derivative works from, or repurpose any content for commercial or non-commercial use
Scrape, crawl, or extract content using automated tools, bots, or AI systems — including for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models or building datasets
Claim authorship of, or misrepresent the origin of, any content from this Website
You may:
Share links to content on this Website with proper attribution
Quote brief excerpts for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes, provided clear attribution to GianMerced.com and Digital Island Ventures LLC is included
For licensing inquiries or content permissions, contact us at [your email].
Affiliate and Sponsored Content Disclosure
This Website may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe in. Sponsored content, when present, will be clearly labeled as such. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions or content.
Third-Party Services and Links
This Website may use third-party services including analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), email marketing tools, and social media embeds. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party providers.
Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. Digital Island Ventures LLC does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party site.
Cookies
We may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect Website functionality. We do not use cookies to track you across third-party websites or to serve targeted advertising.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. To request deletion of your data, contact us at [your email].
Your Rights
You may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent for communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@gianmerced.com.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact
Digital Island Ventures LLC
GianMerced.com
Puerto Rico, United States