Effective Date: April 13, 2025
Last Updated: April 13, 2025
At PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained from visitors of our website. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website, PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com, is an independent, informational platform created to help users find up-to-date contact and service information for Philippine consulates located in the United States.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, feel free to contact us at:
📧 contact@philippinesconsulatesinusa.com
2. Information We Collect
We do not require registration and do not collect personal data unless you voluntarily provide it. However, like most websites, we may collect:
a. Non-Personal Information
- IP Address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
This information helps us understand visitor behavior and improve the website experience.
b. Personal Information (Optional)
You may voluntarily submit personal information when:
- Contacting us via email
- Sending suggestions or corrections
This may include:
- Name (if included in your message)
- Email address
- Any content included in your message
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry or for site improvement purposes.
3. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Analyze traffic through Google Analytics
- Improve user experience
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region)
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our site.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Improve website performance and content relevance
- Ensure site security and prevent abuse
- Respond to user inquiries and feedback
- Monitor usage trends for analytical purposes
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics – for understanding user interaction and traffic patterns
- Cloudflare or similar CDN services – for faster loading and DDoS protection
- Web hosting providers – to keep the site online and functional
These third parties may collect certain data as per their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to official government websites or other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of those websites when you leave ours.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
8. Data Retention
We retain non-personal analytics data for statistical purposes only. If you submit your information via email, we will retain it only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry or maintain correspondence.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@philippinesconsulatesinusa.com.
10. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to keeping your data as safe as possible.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to check back periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or how we handle your data, please reach out: