Last Updated: Feb 15, 2025

1. Introduction

By using Restaurants PH (“Website”), you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection and processing of personal information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations. The owner and operator of this Website (“we,” “us,” “our”) acts as the Personal Information Controller (PIC) and is committed to protecting the rights of individuals (“data subjects” or “users”) who browse, comment on, and add restaurant listings here.

2. Collection of Personal Information

2.1 User-Provided Data

When you create an account, submit a comment, or add a restaurant listing, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and other relevant details to process your requests.

2.2 Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., race, religious affiliation, health data) and request you do not provide such data through the Website.

2.3 Automatic Data

We may use cookies or similar technologies to automatically gather technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, and device information) to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can adjust settings in your browser to decline cookies, but some features may become unavailable.

3. Purposes of Processing

We collect and process personal information to:

  • Display user-submitted restaurant listings and comments.
  • Allow communication, including access to comment sections or forms.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Improve user experience and Website functionality.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our rights or property.
  • This processing is lawful when you provide consent, when necessary for contractual performance, or when we have other legitimate grounds permitted by law.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following ways:

  • With service providers that assist us in operating the Website or delivering services (e.g., analytics, hosting).
  • If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
  • In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets where your data may form part of the transferred assets.

5. User Rights

Under Philippine law, you have the right to be informed, to object, to access, to modify, and to request deletion or blocking of your personal information, subject to certain limitations. You may contact us using the details provided below to exercise these rights.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as needed for legitimate business or legal reasons. We employ measures (including technical, administrative, and physical safeguards) to protect your data against unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no security system is foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection .

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain external links to restaurant websites or other third-party services. We are not responsible for the practices of those websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before disclosing personal information.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may revise or update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. By continuing to use the Website, you agree to the updated terms.

9. Contact Details

For inquiries or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Restaurants PH, Pulong Sta Cruz Santa Rosa City, Laguna
[email protected]