Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the News and Information Bureau - Philippine News Agency (NIB-PNA) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of users in connection with this website and the services offered herein (the "Site").
By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
NIB-PNA may collect the following types of information:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as your name, email address, contact number, and other details you voluntarily provide when registering or subscribing.
Usage Data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps, for security and analytics purposes.
Interaction Data such as article visits and engagement metrics (e.g. number of article views per day).
2. Purpose of Collection
Your data may be collected, used, and processed for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain the services of the Site
To verify and process transactions, subscriptions, and access privileges
To communicate with you regarding service updates, promotions, or support
To monitor user behavior (e.g. visit counts) for the purpose of personalizing user experience, such as prompting account registration after a defined usage threshold
To analyze traffic, conduct research, and improve Site performance
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities
3. User Activity Tracking
We may track article visits and usage patterns. In particular, if a user views 50 articles or pages within a single day, a non-intrusive popup may appear to notify the user and suggest signing up for an account. This feature is intended to encourage subscription among frequent readers, particularly those who may be journalists or content curators referencing NIB-PNA content.
4. Disclosure of Information
NIB-PNA may share your personal information only in the following instances:
With service providers or partners that help us operate the Site
As required by law, regulation, court order, or lawful request of government
When necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of NIB-PNA or its users
With your consent, or as otherwise permitted under the Data Privacy Act of 2012
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is fully secure. Users are encouraged to maintain caution and protect their own account credentials.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
7. User Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act, you may request:
Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccuracies
Deletion or anonymization of data, when applicable
Withdrawal of consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
To exercise these rights, you may contact NIB-PNA's Data Protection Officer through the contact details provided on the Site.
8. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to external websites not operated by NIB-PNA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies may be used to enhance site functionality, improve performance, or deliver targeted content. You may disable cookies via browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function optimally.
10. Changes to This Policy
NIB-PNA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of Philippine courts.