Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/28/2026

PinoyNearMe respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the platform.

1. Information We Collect We may collect limited information to improve your experience, including:
Basic account information (such as email and username, if you register)
Information you provide when submitting listings, reviews, or photos
General usage data such as pages visited and interactions on the site
IP address, which may be used to estimate your general location and improve nearby results
Approximate location data (such as city or region)
Location data, if you allow access through your browser or device
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily provided.

2. How We Use Information Information is used to:
Provide and improve the platform
Display relevant businesses and nearby results
Manage listings, submissions, and user activity
Maintain security and prevent misuse
Improve location-based features and recommendations

Send important updates related to your account or activity

3. Email Notifications If you create an account or provide your email, you may receive notifications such as:
Account-related updates
Listing or submission updates
Important platform announcements

You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time, if that option is available.

4. Business Listings and Public Content Information submitted to PinoyNearMe, such as business listings, photos, and reviews, may be publicly visible on the platform.

Please ensure that any content you submit is accurate and appropriate for public display.

5. Cookies and Tracking PinoyNearMe may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Remember user preferences (such as theme settings)
Improve performance and user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

6. Third-Party Services PinoyNearMe may use third-party services (such as maps, analytics, or embedded content) that may collect limited data according to their own privacy policies.

7. Data Security We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Account Deletion and Data Removal You may request to delete your account and associated data at any time. Upon request, we will remove or anonymize your personal information where appropriate, except where retention is required for legal, security, or operational purposes.
Some public content (such as reviews or listings) may remain visible but may be anonymized.

9. Your Choices You may:
Request updates or corrections to your submitted information
Request account deletion or data removal

10. Changes to This Policy This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the website.