Last Updated: February 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Philippine Crafts Guide ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we obtain with care and respect.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email
- Submit corrections or suggestions
- Communicate with us through any channel
This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your messages.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences (such as cookie consent choices)
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include content from or links to third-party services, including:
- Google Fonts for typography
- Bootstrap CSS framework
- Wikimedia Commons for images
- External links to government and cultural organizations
These third parties may collect information about your visit according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: