Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2026 • Effective date: September 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pulpulitiko ("we," "our," or "us"), accessible from https://pulpulitiko.com. We are dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and accessible coverage of Philippine political news, public policy, and governance while rigorously safeguarding the privacy of our readers and visitors.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Pulpulitiko, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and applicable global standards.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
- Log Files & Analytics: Like most web publications, Pulpulitiko follows a standard procedure of using log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used exclusively for analyzing trends, administering the site, and improving visitor experience.
- User-Provided Information: If you register an account, subscribe to our newsletter, post comments on articles, or contact us via editorial channels, you may voluntarily provide your name, email address, or other contact details.
- Cookies and Web Beacons: We use cookies to store visitor preferences and optimize user experiences based on browser characteristics and visitor interactions.
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
Pulpulitiko partners with third-party advertising vendors, including Google LLC, to serve advertisements when you visit our website.
• Google AdSense & Cookies: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to Pulpulitiko and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Personalized Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to personalize the ads you see based on your prior browsing history and search habits.
• How to Opt Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various legitimate purposes, including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining our news platform and reader tools.
- Improving, personalizing, and expanding our political journalism and analysis.
- Understanding and analyzing how readers interact with our articles and voter guides.
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical faults, spam, or malicious activity.
- Communicating with you regarding editorial updates, newsletters, or customer support.
5. Data Protection & Privacy Rights
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), as well as applicable international regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA where applicable), you are entitled to specific rights:
- Right to be Informed: You have the right to know how your personal data is collected and processed.
- Right to Access: You may request copies of personal data stored about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure or Blocking: You have the right to request deletion or removal of your personal information from our active databases.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or unauthorized purposes.
6. Children's Privacy
Pulpulitiko does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our platform, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
7. Contact Editorial & Privacy Officer
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or data processing practices, please reach out to our team: