Last updated: [November 1, 2026]
At The Modern Filipina, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit themodernfilipina.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. We wrote it in plain language because you deserve to understand it without a law degree.
Who We Are
The Modern Filipina is a lifestyle blog for millennial and Gen Z Filipinas, covering career, money, wellness, beauty, and relationships. In this policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to The Modern Filipina. You can reach us at xxx.
Information We Collect
Information you give us
- Emails you send us. If you email us, we receive your name, email address, and anything you choose to share in your message.
- Comments. If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and website you enter, plus your comment and your IP address, to help detect spam. Your email address is never shown publicly.
Information collected automatically
- Analytics data. We use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use our site. This includes the pages you visit, how long you stay, the device and browser you use, your general location (city or country level), and how you arrived at our site. We do not use this to identify you personally.
- Server logs. Our hosting provider automatically records basic technical information, such as your IP address and browser type, to keep the site secure and running.
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Reply to you | Answering emails and comments |
| Improve the blog | Seeing which topics and posts are most helpful |
| Keep the site safe | Preventing spam, abuse, and security threats |
| Meet legal obligations | Complying with applicable laws when required |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies that the site needs to work properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
- Analytics cookies from Google Analytics, which only load if you accept them through our cookie banner.
You can change your choice anytime through the cookie settings link on our site, or block cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
We use a few trusted services to run this blog. They may process your data on our behalf under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics and Google Search Console for site performance and search data (Google Privacy Policy)
- Namecheap for website hosting (Namecheap Privacy Policy)
Some of these providers store data on servers outside the Philippines. We use reputable providers that maintain appropriate safeguards.
Our posts may link to other websites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies when you visit them.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Analytics data: kept for [14] months, then automatically deleted.
- Emails: kept only as long as needed to respond and follow up.
- Comments: kept until you ask us to remove them, or until we delete them.
Your Rights
Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal data is collected and used
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Object to processing, or withdraw your consent
- Request that your data be deleted or blocked
- Receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format
- File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
If you’re visiting from outside the Philippines, you may have similar rights under your local laws. To make a request, email us at [hello@themodernfilipina.com]. We’ll respond as soon as we can, within 30 days.
Keeping Your Data Safe
We use reasonable measures to protect your information, including a secure HTTPS connection across the site. No website can guarantee complete security, but we take protecting your data seriously.
Children’s Privacy
This blog is intended for readers aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has shared their information with us, please contact us and we’ll delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the blog grows, for example if we add a newsletter or affiliate links. When we do, we’ll change the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy or your data? Email us at xxx.