Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Where In Maginhawa ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Business Information

We collect and display information about restaurants and food establishments, including:

• Business name, address, and location
• Contact information (phone, email, website, social media)
• Operating hours and price ranges
• Cuisine types, specialties, and amenities
• Photos and logos
• Payment methods accepted

This information is collected from publicly available sources on the internet, social media platforms, business directories, and through direct submissions from business owners or community members.

2.2 Contributor Information

When you submit, edit, or report information on our platform, we may collect:

• Your name (optional)
• Your email address (optional)
• Your GitHub username or social media handle (optional)
• Submission timestamp and details

Providing this information is entirely voluntary. You can contribute anonymously if you prefer.

2.3 Analytics and Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage data to improve our platform, including:

• Pages visited and features used
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• General location (city/country level only)
• Referring websites and search terms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our directory platform
• To display accurate business information to users
• To process and review user submissions and edits
• To communicate with contributors about their submissions
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To monitor and analyze platform usage and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

We will NEVER sell your information to third parties. Your data is used solely for operating and improving the Where In Maginhawa platform.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on our platform:

• All business information (name, address, contact details, hours, etc.)
• Contributor names (if provided voluntarily)
• Submission dates and history

By providing your information, you acknowledge that it will be publicly displayed. If you include your name in a submission, other users will be able to see it. We recommend using a pseudonym if you prefer to remain anonymous.

4.2 GitHub Integration

Our platform uses GitHub for contribution management. When you submit information:

• Your submission creates a pull request on our public GitHub repository
• The pull request and its contents are publicly visible on GitHub
• Any information you include (name, email, social media) will be visible in the pull request

4.3 Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics) for anonymous usage statistics
• Hosting providers (Vercel) for platform infrastructure
• GitHub for contribution and version control management

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However:

• No method of internet transmission is 100% secure
• We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data
• You provide information at your own risk
• Publicly posted information is accessible to anyone with internet access

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Business Owners

If you are a business owner, you have the right to:

• Request corrections to your business information
• Request removal of your business from our directory
• Update your contact information
• Report inaccuracies

To exercise these rights, use the "Suggest Changes" or "Report Closure" features on your business page, or contact us directly.

6.2 Contributors

If you have contributed information, you may:

• Request removal of your name from public display
• Update your contact information
• Withdraw consent for future communications

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and traffic patterns
• Improve platform functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some platform features.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

Our platform is hosted and operated in the Philippines. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the Philippines and other countries where our service providers operate.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• GitHub: github.com/OSSPhilippines/whereinmaginhawa