Privacy Policy
Introduction
Siargao Surf 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 siargaosurfguide.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, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This data may include:
- Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on each page
- Referring website addresses
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and analyze site usage.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's structure and content.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- 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 communicate with you, if you contact us
- To find and prevent fraud
- For compliance with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may also release information when release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Philippine Department of Tourism (tourism.gov.ph)
- Surfline (surfline.com)
- World Surf League (worldsurfleague.com)
- Wikimedia Commons for images
These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information
- Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
Cookie Management
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
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 page. 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 concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@siargaosurfguide.com
Location: General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.