Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Nov. 17, 2024]

FilipinoDate.net values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website. By accessing FilipinoDate.net, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Our website address is: https://filipinodate.net

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to provide our services and improve your experience. This includes:

Account Information: Name, email address, age, gender, and other profile details when you sign up.
Content and Activity: Messages, photos, and any content you share on FilipinoDate.net.
Technical Information: Device data, including IP address, browser type, and usage details, to ensure smooth operation.

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify its use. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy can be found here.

2. Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Facilitate communication between users and improve matchmaking services.
Send notifications, updates, or promotional messages, if opted in.
Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience.
Comply with legal obligations and protect users from fraud or abuse.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

FilipinoDate.net uses cookies to enhance user experience:

Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your details in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login Page: A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies.
Logged-In Users: Cookies save login information (lasting two days) and screen display preferences (lasting one year). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

5. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your information. However, we may share data with:

Service Providers: To assist in website operations, such as hosting and email services.
Law Enforcement: To comply with legal obligations or protect the safety of FilipinoDate.net and its users.

Visitor comments may also be checked through automated spam detection services.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, for spam detection and moderation.
User Profiles: Personal information in profiles is stored indefinitely. Users can see, edit, or delete their data (except usernames).

7. Your Data Protection Rights

In compliance with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccurate information.
Delete your account and associated data.
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].

8. International Data Transfers

If accessing FilipinoDate.net from outside the Philippines, note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Philippines. By using our website, you consent to these transfers.

9. Privacy of Minors

FilipinoDate.net is intended for users 18 years and older. If we discover that a minor has provided personal data, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Embedded Content

Articles on FilipinoDate.net may include embedded content (e.g., videos or images). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor visited the original website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of FilipinoDate.net indicates acceptance of updates.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at [support@filipinodate.net].