This privacy policy explains what information Filipino Guide USA collects when you visit this site, how that information is used, and what rights and choices you have. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who We Are
Filipino Guide USA is an informational website for Filipinos living in or relocating to the United States. The site is privately operated and is not affiliated with any government agency, embassy, or official body. If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at support@filipinoguideusa.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list, sell your contact details, or share them with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this site, certain technical information is collected automatically. This may include:
Your IP address and approximate location
The type of browser and device you are using
The pages you visit and how long you spend on them
The website that referred you to this site
The date and time of your visit
This data is collected through cookies and standard web analytics tools. It is used only in aggregate form to understand how the site is used and to improve its content and structure. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected on this site is used for the following purposes:
To respond to messages you send us
To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
To display advertisements through Google AdSense
To maintain the security and performance of the site
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Cookies
This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site function and allow us to understand how it is used. The main types of cookies used on this site are:
Functional cookies that are necessary for the site to operate correctly
Analytics cookies that collect anonymous data about page visits and user behavior
Advertising cookies placed by Google AdSense to show relevant ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions. For full details on how this site uses cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with its pages. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather this information and sends it to Google servers. We use the resulting data only in aggregate form to understand site performance. We do not use it to identify or track individual visitors.
If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Google AdSense and Advertising
This site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. These are third-party cookies set by Google, not by this site directly.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You can also manage preferences across multiple advertising networks through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Google’s use of advertising data is governed by its own privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Third-Party Links
This site links to external websites, including official government pages and institutional sources. Once you leave this site, we have no control over how those sites handle your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Data Retention
We retain email correspondence only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained according to Google’s standard data retention settings. We do not store personal data beyond what is needed for the purposes described in this policy.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to access the information we hold about you, the right to request its deletion, and the right to object to certain types of processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@filipinoguideusa.com and we will respond as promptly as we can.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at support@filipinoguideusa.com.
Last updated: April 2026