Privacy Policy Police Clearance Philippines
Last Updated: April 2025
Welcome to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit and use our site. We have written it in clear, straightforward language because we believe you deserve to understand exactly what happens with your data, without having to read through pages of legal text.
Our website publishes informational content about the police clearance application process in the Philippines. We cover topics like requirements, application steps, fees, processing times, and related government procedures. We are an independent website and have no official connection to the Philippine National Police, the National Bureau of Investigation, or any other government agency.
By visiting and using this website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. We recommend reading through it fully so you are aware of your rights and our practices. When we make changes to this policy, the updated date at the top of this page will reflect that. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised version.
Introduction
Our website is about police clearance in the Philippines. We publish articles and guides to help people understand the application process, what documents to bring, where to go, and what to expect. We have no connection to the Philippine National Police, the NBI, or any government office. We are just a regular website sharing free information.
Reading and using this site means you are okay with what is written on this page. If something here does not feel right to you, you can stop using the site at any time.. We will update this page when needed and always keep the date at the top.
Do We Collect Your Personal Information?
The short answer is no, not directly. You do not need to sign up, create an account, or give us your name, email, or any documents to read our articles. Everything on the site is free and open to anyone.
However, like almost every website on the internet, some basic technical information is collected automatically when you visit our pages. This is completely normal and happens in the background without you doing anything.
Here is what gets collected automatically:
- Your IP address
- Your browser type, like Chrome or Firefox
- The device you are using
- Which pages you opened on our site
- How much time you spent reading
- Where you came from before landing here, like Google or another site
- The date and time of your visit
- Your general location, such as your city or country, but never your home address
None of this points back to you personally. We cannot figure out who you are from this data. We only look at it in bulk to see what kind of content people find useful.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and allow analytics tools to track visits over time. Our site uses the following types of cookies:
- Session cookies are temporary files that exist only while your browser is open. They support the basic functionality of the site during your visit and are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period. Google Analytics uses these to distinguish between new and returning visitors, which helps us understand how our audience grows over time.
- Third-party cookies are placed by external services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These companies operate their own cookie systems under their respective privacy policies.
You may adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some features of this site function
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to get a basic picture of how people use the site. It shows us things like how many visitors we get, which articles people read the most, and what devices they are on.
Everything here is anonymous. We do not know who any specific visitor is. We only see totals and general patterns.
Google stores all this data on their end. If you want to check what they do with it, their full privacy policy is at https://policies.google.com/privacy
Ads You See on Our Site
The ads on this site come through Google AdSense. They help us cover basic costs like web hosting so we can keep the content free.
Google uses your browsing history to pick ads it thinks you might like. If you were recently looking at job postings, for example, you might see ads related to work. This is called interest-based advertising.
We do not pick the ads ourselves. Google handles all of that. We also do not receive any personal details about you through the ad system.
How Do We Use the Information?
We use the data collected on our site for four simple reasons:
To Improve the Site: We look at which articles people read most so we know what kind of content is helpful and what we should write more of.
To Fix Technical Problems: If something breaks on the site, the server data helps us figure out what went wrong.
To Show Ads: Google uses data to show relevant ads to visitors. That process is handled by Google, not us.
To Keep the Site Safe: We can use IP address information to block suspicious or harmful traffic.
We do not sell data. We do not pass it to marketing companies. We do not use it to contact you. Nothing shady happens with it.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our articles sometimes link to other websites. For example, we might link to the official PNP portal, the NBI Clearance website, or a government page with useful information.
When you click one of those links and leave our site, you are now on a completely different website. That site has its own privacy policy and its own rules. We have no control over what they collect or what they do with it.
Please check the privacy policy of any website where you type in personal information, especially if it is a government portal where you submit your name, address, or ID details.
We link to outside pages only to point you toward helpful resources. A link from us is not a guarantee that everything on that site is perfect.
Children Policy
This website is designed for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. Our content relates to adult administrative processes, including government document applications, which are not intended for minors.
If you are a parent or legal guardian and have reason to believe your child has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us immediately using the details provided at the end of this policy. We will remove that information from our records without delay.
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect our website from unauthorized access, data loss, and misuse. Our website is hosted on a secure server, and we implement standard technical safeguards as part of routine site management.
We do not maintain a user database, and we do not store personally identifiable information such as government ID numbers, addresses, contact details, or financial records. Because we do not collect this kind of information in the first place, the risk of sensitive data being compromised on our end is significantly reduced.
It is important to acknowledge that no system connected to the internet can guarantee complete protection against all threats. By choosing to use this site, you accept that some degree of risk exists with any online activity.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific legal rights relating to the collection and use of your personal data.
Philippines
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), Filipino citizens have the right to be informed about how their data is collected and used, the right to access personal data held about them, the right to correct inaccurate data, the right to object to data processing, and the right to request deletion of data that is no longer necessary or was collected without proper basis.
Since our website does not directly collect personally identifiable data from visitors, most of these rights apply to data processed by Google rather than us. Google provides its own tools for managing the data they hold.
European Union
Visitors from EU or EEA member countries may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, or erase personal data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. As with Philippine visitors, Google is the primary third-party data processor involved in this site’s operations.
California
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what categories of personal information are collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For data that Google processes, please refer to their privacy management tools.
Your Choice to Be Here
Coming to this site means you are fine with what is written on this page. We kept everything in plain words so nothing here catches you off guard.
If something does not sit right with you, stop visiting. No information gets pulled from you if you are not here.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates may occur due to changes in applicable law, changes in how this website operates, or the introduction of new third-party tools or services.
When this policy is revised, the date shown at the top of the page will be updated to reflect the most recent review. We encourage visitors to check this page periodically. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Disclaimer: We Are Not a Government Site
This needs to be said clearly: we are a private website. We are not lawyers, government employees, or representatives of any agency. We have no official relationship with the PNP, NBI, or any other Philippine government body.
Our articles explain the police clearance process based on research and publicly available information. Things can change on the government side, so always verify the current requirements directly with the relevant office before you start your application.
Get in Touch
Questions about this privacy policy? Feel free to reach out through the contact page on our website. We will get back to you when we can.
Thanks for reading and for spending time on our site.