{"page_type":"page","name":"Privacy Policy","url":"https://mactan.shoptech.media/privacy-policy/","data_url":"https://mactan.shoptech.media/privacy-policy/data.json","description":"Privacy Policy Last updated: June 2026 Who We Are Mactan Now is a local discovery platform helping people explore restaurants, cafés, bars, lounges, destinations and other places around Mactan Island and Lapu-Lapu City. Website: https://mactannow.com Information We Collect Account Information When you create an account, we may collect: - Email address- Username or display name- Authentication information through Google, Facebook or email/password login Place Listings When you create or manage a place listing, we may collect: - Business name- Business address- Business contact information- Photos and other content you upload- Information submitted through listing management features Contact Forms When you contact us through forms on the website, we may collect: - Name- Email address- Telephone number (if provided)- Message content Contact form submissions may be retained for up to five years. Analytics Information To help improve the platform, we may collect: - IP address- Browser type and version- Device information- Pages visited- Search activity- Referral information- General geographic location derived from your device or network GPS or precise location information may be used to improve search results and recommendations but is not permanently stored. Place Verification and Claims If you request ownership or management access to a place listing, we may collect additional information to verify your connection to the business, including: - Your name- Business name- Identification photos or supporting documentations- Business permits or similar documents where necessary Verification may be performed through email, telephone, documentation review, or manual verification processes. Verification documents may be retained for security, fraud prevention and record keeping purposes. Announcements and Listing Activity Content submitted through listing management tools, including announcements, updates and other listing changes, may be stored in our systems. While only the most recent announcement may be displayed publicly, previous announcements may be retained for internal analytics, moderation, security and service improvement purposes. AI Search and User Queries Mactan Now may provide AI-assisted search and discovery features. Questions submitted through AI features may be stored and reviewed to: - Improve search quality- Improve recommendations- Improve platform functionality- Detect abuse and misuse IP addresses associated with AI sessions are only retained for the duration of the active session unless required for security purposes. Cookies and Similar Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to: - Keep users signed in- Remember user preferences- Measure website performance- Understand how visitors use the platform- Improve user experience- Deliver and measure marketing campaigns Cookies may include: - Essential cookies- Analytics cookies- Marketing cookies- Social media and advertising cookies You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function correctly. Analytics and Advertising We use analytics and advertising technologies to understand how visitors use the platform and to measure marketing performance. These services may collect information about your interaction with the website. Current services may include: - Meta Pixel- Internal analytics systems- Other analytics or advertising providers that may be added in the future Third-Party Services We use third-party service providers to operate parts of the platform. These may include: - Supabase for data storage and platform services- Hetzner for website hosting and infrastructure- LeaseWeb for email delivery and SMTP services- Google and Facebook authentication services These providers may process personal data on our behalf where necessary to provide their services. How Long We Keep Information We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to: - Provide our services- Maintain account functionality- Verify business ownership- Prevent fraud and abuse- Meet legal obligations- Improve platform performance Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved. Your Rights You may request: - Access to personal information we hold about you- Correction of inaccurate information- Deletion of your account and associated personal information where legally permitted Many account details can be updated directly through your account settings. To make a privacy-related request, please contact us through the website. Security We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. Children's Privacy Mactan Now does not specifically target children. Users under the age of 18 may access the platform, but we do not knowingly collect age information and do not perform age verification. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us to request review or removal of that information. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date. Contact For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the contact options available on Mactan Now.","image":"","tags":{},"updated_at":"2026-06-11T16:13:38+08:00","content":"Privacy Policy Last updated: June 2026 Who We Are Mactan Now is a local discovery platform helping people explore restaurants, cafés, bars, lounges, destinations and other places around Mactan Island and Lapu-Lapu City. Website: https://mactannow.com Information We Collect Account Information When you create an account, we may collect: - Email address- Username or display name- Authentication information through Google, Facebook or email/password login Place Listings When you create or manage a place listing, we may collect: - Business name- Business address- Business contact information- Photos and other content you upload- Information submitted through listing management features Contact Forms When you contact us through forms on the website, we may collect: - Name- Email address- Telephone number (if provided)- Message content Contact form submissions may be retained for up to five years. Analytics Information To help improve the platform, we may collect: - IP address- Browser type and version- Device information- Pages visited- Search activity- Referral information- General geographic location derived from your device or network GPS or precise location information may be used to improve search results and recommendations but is not permanently stored. Place Verification and Claims If you request ownership or management access to a place listing, we may collect additional information to verify your connection to the business, including: - Your name- Business name- Identification photos or supporting documentations- Business permits or similar documents where necessary Verification may be performed through email, telephone, documentation review, or manual verification processes. Verification documents may be retained for security, fraud prevention and record keeping purposes. Announcements and Listing Activity Content submitted through listing management tools, including announcements, updates and other listing changes, may be stored in our systems. While only the most recent announcement may be displayed publicly, previous announcements may be retained for internal analytics, moderation, security and service improvement purposes. AI Search and User Queries Mactan Now may provide AI-assisted search and discovery features. Questions submitted through AI features may be stored and reviewed to: - Improve search quality- Improve recommendations- Improve platform functionality- Detect abuse and misuse IP addresses associated with AI sessions are only retained for the duration of the active session unless required for security purposes. Cookies and Similar Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to: - Keep users signed in- Remember user preferences- Measure website performance- Understand how visitors use the platform- Improve user experience- Deliver and measure marketing campaigns Cookies may include: - Essential cookies- Analytics cookies- Marketing cookies- Social media and advertising cookies You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function correctly. Analytics and Advertising We use analytics and advertising technologies to understand how visitors use the platform and to measure marketing performance. These services may collect information about your interaction with the website. Current services may include: - Meta Pixel- Internal analytics systems- Other analytics or advertising providers that may be added in the future Third-Party Services We use third-party service providers to operate parts of the platform. These may include: - Supabase for data storage and platform services- Hetzner for website hosting and infrastructure- LeaseWeb for email delivery and SMTP services- Google and Facebook authentication services These providers may process personal data on our behalf where necessary to provide their services. How Long We Keep Information We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to: - Provide our services- Maintain account functionality- Verify business ownership- Prevent fraud and abuse- Meet legal obligations- Improve platform performance Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved. Your Rights You may request: - Access to personal information we hold about you- Correction of inaccurate information- Deletion of your account and associated personal information where legally permitted Many account details can be updated directly through your account settings. To make a privacy-related request, please contact us through the website. Security We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. Children's Privacy Mactan Now does not specifically target children. Users under the age of 18 may access the platform, but we do not knowingly collect age information and do not perform age verification. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us to request review or removal of that information. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date. Contact For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the contact options available on Mactan Now."}