Privacy Policy for ManilaTimes.com

ManilaTimes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information from users (“you” or “your”) of our website, mobile site, and digital platforms under the domain manilatimes.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:
Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other data you voluntarily provide through forms, subscriptions, registrations, or contact pages.

b. Non-Personal Information:
This includes device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent, IP address, location data, and cookies for analytics, performance tracking, and service improvement.

c. User-Generated Content:
If you comment on articles, submit feedback, or contribute content, we may collect the information you provide.

d. Subscription and Payment Data:
When you subscribe to our paid content or services, we may collect billing details and transaction records through secure third-party processors.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, personalize, and improve our services and content
Send email newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
Analyze site usage and optimize performance
Manage subscriptions, payments, and user accounts
Prevent fraud, enforce terms, and ensure legal compliance

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Trusted third-party service providers for hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics
Law enforcement or legal entities if required to comply with the law or protect rights
Partners and affiliates only with your explicit consent, such as for joint promotions or giveaways

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tags, and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.

5. Email Communications

If you opt-in to receive updates, we may contact you via email. You can unsubscribe anytime using the “unsubscribe” link provided in every email.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, firewall protection, access controls, and secure data storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Object to certain processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: privacy@manilatimes.com

9. Children's Privacy

ManilaTimes.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will remove the data promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the Philippines, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the Philippines or other jurisdictions.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will post the revised version with an updated date on this page. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Manila Times Digital Division
Email: privacy (at) manilatimes.com