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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Introduction

Philippine Trekking Guide ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website phtrekguide.com.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Automatically Collected Information

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

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses
  • Pages you view on our site
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on pages

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology.

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our website
  • To understand and analyze how you use our website
  • To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
  • To compile anonymous statistical data and analysis
  • To prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by applicable law, rule, or regulation.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including external resources, government agencies, and other organizations. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information.

Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices of the third party responsible for that website.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access personal data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to object to processing of your data
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Settings" button on our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: