Last Updated: August 11, 2026
At Philippine Maritime Agency, accessible from our website, we respect the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting information that may be collected when you use our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and how third-party services such as Google may use cookies and similar technologies.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information from visitors unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
Depending on how you use our website, we may receive limited information such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General website usage information
This information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, advertising services, or similar technologies.
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may receive information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
2. How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website content and user experience
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Detect technical problems
- Prevent abuse or fraudulent activity
- Analyze website traffic
- Display relevant advertisements
- Improve the performance of our website
We do not intentionally sell or rent visitors' personal information.
3. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor's device that can help websites remember information and understand how visitors interact with a website.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Website functionality
- Analytics
- Traffic measurement
- Advertising
- Frequency management
- Improving the user experience
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that operate on our website.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We may use Google AdSense or other advertising services to display advertisements on our website.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve advertisements based on a user's previous visits to this website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies allows Google and its advertising partners to display advertisements that may be relevant to users based on their visits to websites on the internet.
Google also explains that AdSense may use cookies for advertising, reporting, and frequency-related purposes.
Visitors may manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google's advertising settings.
You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and privacy controls through Google's official privacy and advertising resources.
5. Third-Party Advertising Partners
We may work with third-party advertising companies to display advertisements on our website.
These companies may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or similar technologies to collect information about visitors for advertising, measurement, and related purposes.
Third-party advertising partners may include Google and other advertising networks.
If additional advertising networks are used, we may update this Privacy Policy to identify the relevant services and provide information about their privacy and opt-out options.
Google requires publishers using its advertising products to disclose that third parties may place and read cookies or use web beacons or IP addresses as a result of advertising on the website.
6. Google Analytics
If Google Analytics or another analytics service is used on this website, it may collect information about how visitors interact with the website.
This information may include:
- Pages visited
- Approximate location
- Device information
- Browser information
- Traffic sources
- Time spent on pages
- Website interactions
Analytics information is used to understand website traffic and improve our content and user experience.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including government agencies, maritime organizations, recruitment agencies, employers, training providers, and other third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.
8. Contact Forms and Emails
If you voluntarily contact us through email or a contact form, we may receive the information you provide.
This information may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message
- Other information voluntarily included in your communication
We use this information only for purposes such as responding to your inquiry, addressing corrections, or communicating with you regarding the website.
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through our website.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information provided to us from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.
11. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
You may also control certain cookies through your browser settings.
Users can manage personalized advertising through Google's advertising settings. Google provides users with controls for personalized advertising and information about how advertising personalization works.
If you do not wish to provide personal information through a contact form or email, you may choose not to submit it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, advertising partners, applicable laws, or privacy practices.
Any changes will be posted on this page.
The Last Updated date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy will be updated when significant changes are made.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our website's privacy practices, or information you believe we may have collected from you, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Philippine Maritime Agency
Independent Maritime Information Resource for Filipino Seafarers
