Privacy Policy

At Lutong Pinoy Guide, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Leave comments on our articles
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

2.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

2.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve user experience.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

2.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Improve our content and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including but not limited to:

• Wikipedia and encyclopedia references
• Philippine government tourism websites
• Restaurant and establishment websites
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Our website is operated from the Philippines. If you are accessing our website from outside the Philippines, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the Philippines, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.