Who We Are

NBI Clearance Philippines, available at nbiclearanceguide.com, is an informational website covering NBI Clearance topics for a Filipino audience. We are an independent publisher. We are not affiliated with the National Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, or any government agency of the Republic of the Philippines.

For privacy-related questions, you can reach us at contact@nbiclearanceguide.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

If you contact us through our contact form, comment on a post, or subscribe to updates, we collect the information you submit voluntarily. This may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message
• Any other information you choose to share

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry or provide the service you requested.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit nbiclearanceguide.com, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and by third-party services we use. This includes:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit on our site
• Date and time of your visit
• The website that referred you to us
• General location information (such as country and city, derived from your IP address)
• Device information (such as mobile vs desktop)

This data is collected through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools. It is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (such as language or display settings)
• Understand how you use our site through analytics
• Serve relevant advertising
• Improve the performance and security of our website

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website, including ensuring it loads correctly and remains secure
• To respond to your inquiries sent through our contact form or email
• To improve our content and user experience, based on which pages are most useful
• To analyze traffic patterns through tools like Google Analytics
• To display relevant advertising through services like Google AdSense
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights when necessary

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

NBI Clearance Philippines uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

How Google AdSense Uses Cookies

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site
• Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the internet
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookie use by visiting aboutads.info

Other Advertising Partners

We may also use other advertising networks or affiliate programs. These third parties may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in the advertisements and links shown on our website. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.

We have no access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these advertisers for more detailed information on their practices.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit policies.google.com/privacy.

Analytics

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect information such as:

• The pages you visit
• The time you spend on each page
• The links you click
• The general region you are visiting from

This information is collected anonymously and in aggregate. It does not personally identify you. We use it to improve the structure, content, and performance of our website.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the website (such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery services). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• For legal reasons, such as to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or sale of assets, where personal information would be transferred along with the business.
• With your consent, if you specifically authorize us to share information.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These steps include using secure servers, encryption where appropriate, and regular security reviews.

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, then archived or deleted within a reasonable timeframe.
• Analytics data is retained according to the policies of our analytics provider, typically 14 to 26 months.
• Server logs are retained for short periods for security and troubleshooting purposes.

You can request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at contact@nbiclearanceguide.com.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to the processing of your information
• The right to data portability, where applicable
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@nbiclearanceguide.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

If you are in the Philippines, your rights are protected by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173). You may also lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at privacy.gov.ph.

If you are in the European Union, your rights are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you are in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us at contact@nbiclearanceguide.com and we will take steps to delete the information.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit through a link from our site.

In particular, our content frequently references the official NBI website (clearance.nbi.gov.ph), the DFA website, and other government portals. The privacy practices of those sites are governed by their own policies, not by ours.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the Philippines, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Philippines and other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated more prominently on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: contact@nbiclearanceguide.com
• Website: nbiclearanceguide.com
• Mailing address: Metro Manila, Philippines

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.