Privacy Policy

Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how PH Online Services (“we,” “our,” or “the Service”) handles information collected through our website located at https://phgovonline.com. The Service provides curated access to public resources and does not facilitate direct government transactions.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that we aggregate content from official government sources for convenience and that all authoritative information resides on the respective .gov.ph websites.

Information We Collect

We do not require users to create accounts or submit personal information to browse the Service. Our systems do not collect names, addresses, identification numbers, or similar personal data.

Limited technical data may be collected automatically through analytics tools, as described below, to help us maintain and improve the website.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with the Service. The information collected may include anonymized usage statistics such as pages visited, device information, and general location derived from IP addresses. This data is processed in aggregate and does not allow us to identify individual users.

You can learn more about how Google uses data from partner sites at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Cookies

The Service uses cookies solely to support essential functionality and analytics. Cookies allow us to remember basic preferences and compile aggregate usage reports. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect some features.

We do not set advertising cookies or use cookies to build user profiles.

Third-Party Links and Sources

Pages on the Service link to official Philippine government websites and other reputable third parties for accurate, authoritative information. Each link opens in a new browser tab with clear citations. When you follow a link to another site, you are subject to that site’s own privacy policy and terms.

We recommend reviewing the policies of any external site before providing personal information or completing a transaction.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information. Aggregated, non-identifying analytics data may be shared with service providers who help us analyze website performance. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep information confidential and to use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a legal process or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for the period necessary to analyze trends and maintain the Service, after which it is automatically deleted or aggregated in a non-identifiable form by Google Analytics according to Google’s retention policies.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

International Visitors

The Service is hosted in the Philippines. If you access the Service from outside the Philippines, you understand that your information may be processed in the Philippines or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.