Last updated: April 2026
PhilTweets (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website philtweets.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and optional website URL. Your email is never publicly displayed.
- Contact Forms: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URL.
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This service collects anonymized usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve our website and editorial content
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Send newsletters only when you have explicitly subscribed
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
- Comply with applicable Philippine and international laws
3. Advertising
PhilTweets displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it to serve personalized ads based on your visit to our site and other websites.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function (e.g., session cookies, security tokens)
- Analytics cookies — help us understand usage patterns (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or a cookie consent tool.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Comment data is retained to maintain the integrity of public discourse. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Your Rights Under Philippine Law
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173), you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal data is processed
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion or blocking of your personal data
- File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, please email us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.