Privacy Policy
CafeGuidePH
Last updated: December 30, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as limited information collected automatically when you use the Service.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Name and email address (for café recommendations, contact forms, or inquiries)
- Café submissions, recommendations, or updates
- Messages or feedback sent to CafeGuidePH
You are not required to create an account to browse CafeGuidePH.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use the Service, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser type
- IP address
- Pages viewed and interactions on the website
- Approximate location data (based on IP or browser permissions)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve CafeGuidePH
- Display café listings and recommendations
- Show nearby cafés when location access is enabled
- Respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests
- Monitor usage trends and improve user experience
- Protect the Service from misuse or abuse
3. Location Data
CafeGuidePH may request access to your device’s location to support features such as “Cafés Near Me.”
- Location access is optional
- Precise location data is not permanently stored
- You may disable location access at any time through your browser or device settings
4. Information Sharing
CafeGuidePH does not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be shared only in the following situations:
- Public content: Café submissions or recommendations may be publicly visible
- Service providers: Third-party tools used for hosting, analytics, maps, or performance monitoring
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of CafeGuidePH
Public café listings are provided for browsing and discovery purposes only and may not be reused or redistributed outside of CafeGuidePH without permission.
5. Data Use Restrictions and Directory Protection
CafeGuidePH provides café listing information, including but not limited to business names, addresses, geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), and map-based details, for personal, non-commercial use only.
Users may not:
- Copy, scrape, harvest, extract, or reuse directory data in bulk
- Use automated tools, scripts, bots, or crawlers to collect data
- Republish, resell, or redistribute café data or map data without written permission
- Use the data to create competing directories, databases, or services
Unauthorized use of CafeGuidePH’s compiled data, structure, or presentation may result in access restrictions and may be subject to legal action to the extent permitted by law.
While individual café details may be publicly available elsewhere, the curation, organization, enrichment, and presentation of this data on CafeGuidePH are protected.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal information you have provided
- Request correction or deletion of submitted data
- Withdraw consent for optional data collection, such as location access
Requests can be made by contacting us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
CafeGuidePH is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: