Privacy Policy

News Philippines Online Maharlika Inc. (“NPM,” “we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you access or use our website and digital services (collectively, the “Site”).

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, account details, comments, or content submissions.

• Usage Data, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent, and referral sources.

• Cookies & Similar Technologies to enhance user experience, analytics, and advertising relevance.

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services.

• Personalize content and recommendations.

• Process user submissions (e.g., comments, contributions).

• Send newsletters, updates, or service-related communications (with opt-out options).

• Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data:

• With service providers that support our operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).

• For legal compliance, when required by law, regulation, or court order.

• In corporate transactions, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

• With third-party advertisers/partners, only in aggregated or anonymized form that does not identify you personally.

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic and trends.

• Improve functionality and user experience.

• Deliver relevant advertising.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and global standards (e.g., GDPR principles), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.

• Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable).

• Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your rights are violated.

Requests may be sent to: privacy@newsphilippinesonline.com

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.