Effective date: October 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Pilipinas Guide (pilipinasguide.com) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
- Server logs: like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
- Cookies: small files stored on your device that help the site work, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and show ads. See the sections on advertising and analytics below.
- Comments: if comments are enabled and you leave one, we collect the name, email address, and comment you submit, plus your IP address and browser details to help detect spam.
- Newsletter signup: if you subscribe, we collect your email address, the reason you chose for signing up, the page where you signed up, and the date.
- Contact messages: if you email us or message our Facebook page, we receive your name, email or account, and whatever you include in your message.
Google AdSense and advertising cookies
We use Google AdSense to show ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this website and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.
- To learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, connected through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are popular and how people find us. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects data like pages viewed, time on site, approximate location, and device type. This data is reported to us in aggregate and does not identify you personally. You can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How we use your information
- To run, maintain, and secure the website.
- To understand which guides are useful and improve our content.
- To show ads that help keep the site free.
- To send the newsletter you signed up for.
- To reply to your messages, corrections, and suggestions.
We do not sell your personal information.
Newsletter
When you subscribe, your email address, signup reason, and source page are saved on our website and in a Google Sheet. Newsletters are sent through an email automation tool. We use the signup reason and source page only to send you updates that match your interests. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or by emailing us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. We will then remove you from our mailing list.
Third-party links
Our guides often link to government websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please read their privacy policies before sharing information with them.
Your rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal data is collected and used.
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Object to the processing of your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Have your data erased or blocked.
- Data portability, where applicable.
- File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.
- Be indemnified for damages caused by inaccurate or unlawfully obtained data.
To use any of these rights, email us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
Children’s privacy
Pilipinas Guide is a general-audience website and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security and retention
We use reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure (HTTPS) connections and limited access to stored data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We keep newsletter data until you unsubscribe, contact messages only as long as needed to respond, and server logs for a limited period set by our hosting provider.
Disclaimer
Pilipinas Guide is an independent website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government agency or office. Requirements, fees, and schedules can change at any time, so always confirm details with the official office before you apply. We do not accept or process applications.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date at the top of this page. Please check back occasionally.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, email us at info@pilipinasguide.com or message our Facebook page. You can also visit our Contact Us page.