Privacy Policy

At PhilGov.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share while using our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard data in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA).

1. Information We Collect

PhilGov.org is an informational website. We do not require user registration, personal account creation, or submission of government identification numbers to access our articles and guides.

However, we may collect minimal data under the following circumstances:

Log Files & Web Analytics: Like most websites, we automatically collect basic, non-identifiable technical data when you browse our pages. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, date/time stamps, and clicked links. This data is used solely to analyze site traffic, prevent security abuse, and improve site performance.
Voluntary Correspondence: If you contact us directly (e.g., via Facebook Messenger or email), we may receive your name, handle, and message details. We use this information strictly to respond to your inquiry.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PhilGov.org uses standard cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze anonymized site traffic.

Third-Party Analytics: We may use services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content.
Third-Party Advertising: We may display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites on the internet.

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies in your web browser settings at any time; however, doing so may affect how you interact with certain site features.

3. How We Use Collected Data

Any information collected on PhilGov.org is used exclusively for:

Operating, maintaining, and improving our content and navigation.
Analyzing traffic patterns to determine which government guides are most needed by our readers.
Responding to user feedback or support requests submitted via our social channels.
We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

4. External Links to Government Portals

Our articles contain outbound links to official Philippine government websites (ending in .gov.ph), third-party online portals, and external services.

Please note that once you leave PhilGov.org via an external link, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection protocols, or content of external third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of every website you visit.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of web traffic logs and user correspondence. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under RA 10173, you have rights regarding any personal data we process, including:

Right to be Informed: The right to know how your data is collected and processed.
Right to Access & Correct: The right to request access to or correction of any personal data you have voluntarily submitted to us.
Right to Object/Erase: The right to object to processing or request the deletion of your personal data, subject to lawful limitations.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in site operations, technology, or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with an updated revision date.