Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 29, 2026

Cebu Pulse (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using our website.

By accessing or using Cebu Pulse, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

About Cebu Pulse

Cebu Pulse is an online publication dedicated to sharing stories, news, guides, reviews, and information about Cebu, including local businesses, tourism, food, culture, lifestyle, events, and community initiatives.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

When you interact with Cebu Pulse, you may voluntarily provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business name
Business address
Social media profiles
Information submitted through contact forms
Comments or feedback
Event submissions
Business listing information
Guest post submissions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral websites
Date and time of visits
General geographic location

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Cookies

Cebu Pulse uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences.
Improve website functionality.
Analyze website traffic.
Measure visitor engagement.
Deliver relevant advertising where applicable.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries.
Publish business listings or event submissions.
Improve our content and services.
Personalize your experience.
Send newsletters if you subscribe.
Notify you about updates or changes.
Detect fraud or misuse.
Maintain website security.
Comply with legal obligations.

Business Listings and Event Submissions

Information submitted for business listings or events may be published publicly on Cebu Pulse.

By submitting this information, you confirm that you have the right to share it and grant us permission to publish and display it.

Comments

If comments are enabled, any information you voluntarily include in a comment may be visible to the public.

Please avoid posting personal or confidential information in public comments.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These tools collect aggregated and anonymous usage information that helps us improve our content and user experience.

Advertising

Cebu Pulse may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners.

These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to display ads that are more relevant to your interests.

We do not control the privacy practices of third-party advertisers.

Affiliate Programs

Some pages may include affiliate links.

If you purchase products or services through these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to or integrate with third-party services, including:

Social media platforms
Maps
Video hosting services
Email marketing providers
Analytics providers
Advertising networks

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary:

With trusted service providers that help operate the website.
To comply with legal obligations.
To protect our rights or the safety of our users.
During a business transfer, merger, or acquisition.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services.
Maintain business records.
Comply with legal requirements.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce our policies.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Cebu Pulse is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date.

Your continued use of Cebu Pulse after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.

Email: cebupulse@info.com

Website: www.cebupulse.com