Privacy Policy - National ID

Effective Date: June 3, 2025
Last Updated: June 3, 2025

Welcome to https://national-id-gov.ph/ (referred to as “we”, “our”, “us”, or “the website”). We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you have regarding your personal data. This policy complies with applicable data privacy regulations and Google AdSense requirements.

1. Who We Are

https://national-id-gov.ph/ is an independent informational platform designed to educate users about the Philippine National ID registration process and related government services. We are not affiliated with the Philippine government, PSA, or PhilSys. The content we publish is purely for informational and educational purposes and is based on publicly available sources.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

a. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you access our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring and exit pages
Date and time of visit
Click patterns and interactions

This information is collected using cookies, log files, and analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).

b. Voluntarily Provided Information

You may choose to provide us with personal information, such as:

Your email address (if you contact us via email)
Any additional details included in your correspondence

We do not collect any sensitive personal data such as your National ID number, full name, date of birth, or address.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and deliver targeted advertisements.

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser when you visit a website. They help improve user experience and allow us to understand how users interact with the site.

b. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with Google AdSense and other third-party services that may use cookies or web beacons to collect information.

These services may:

Show ads based on your browsing history
Use the DART cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

To provide and improve the quality of our content
To analyze usage and trends to improve site performance
To display relevant ads through third-party networks
To respond to your questions or inquiries
To prevent fraudulent activity and ensure site security

We do not use your data for profiling or selling to third parties.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

Our website displays ads through Google AdSense, which may collect user data to display relevant ads.

AdSense Data Practices Include:

Use of cookies to personalize ads
IP address logging
Device and browser fingerprinting
Behavioral tracking across websites

You can read Google’s advertising privacy policy here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

You may also opt out of many third-party advertising cookies via the Network Advertising Initiative:
https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

6. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., government portals like https://www.philsys.gov.ph). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Visiting those sites is at your own discretion.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except under the following circumstances:

Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Security or Fraud Prevention: To protect the website and its users from harm or illegal activity
Service Providers: Only with trusted third-party tools (e.g., analytics or hosting providers), under confidentiality agreements

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard practices to protect your data, including:

HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission
Regular site updates and plugin monitoring
Limited access to administrative areas
Firewall and security plugin protections

Despite our efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Under GDPR (EU users):

Right to access your personal data
Right to request correction or deletion
Right to restrict or object to data processing
Right to data portability
Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Under CCPA (California users):

Right to know what personal data we collect
Right to request deletion of personal information
Right to opt out of sale of personal data (we do not sell data)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.

11. International Users

If you are accessing this website from outside the Philippines, your data may be transferred to and processed in the Philippines or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Your Choices and Controls

You can:

Disable cookies via your browser settings
Opt out of Google Ads personalization
Contact us to request deletion of any personal info voluntarily provided

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: [email protected]