Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Introduction
Expat Guide Philippines ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at expatguidephilippines.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Site, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies. It collects aggregated, anonymized data such as page views, referral sources, and general geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Interactive Tools
Our interactive tools — including the Cost of Living Calculator, Visa Checker, and City Comparison tool — process all data locally in your browser. The inputs you provide (such as your home country, budget, or visa preferences) are not sent to our servers or stored anywhere. Tool state may be reflected in URL parameters so you can share or bookmark your results.
Newsletter Signup
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. Your email is used solely to send you updates about new guides, cost of living changes, and visa policy updates. We never sell or share your email with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Expat Guide Philippines does not collect any of the following:
- Passwords or account credentials (no accounts exist)
- Payment or financial information
- Advertising identifiers or tracking cookies
- Precise location data
- Personal information from interactive tools
Third-Party Services
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics for privacy-friendly, cookieless website analytics. See Vercel's Analytics Privacy Policy for details.
Hosting
Our Site is hosted on Vercel. When you visit the Site, Vercel's servers may log standard request information (IP address, browser type, pages visited) as part of normal web hosting operations. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.
Cookies
We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Our analytics solution (Vercel Analytics) is cookieless. Essential cookies may be used by our hosting provider for basic functionality such as load balancing.
Your Rights
If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you have the right to:
- Unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email
- Request deletion of your email address by contacting us
- Access the data we hold about you (limited to your email address)
For visitors who do not subscribe, we hold no personal data about you.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: