Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MetroManilaServices.online ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website metromanilaservices.online.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact information — name, email address, and phone number when you submit a lead or contact form
• Business information — business name, address, service type, and city when you register your business
• Account credentials — email and password when you create an account
• Reviews and ratings — content you submit about local businesses
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, and IP address collected automatically

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect customers with local service providers in Metro Manila
• Process and deliver lead requests to verified businesses
• Send transactional emails related to your account or inquiries
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance the platform
• Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers — businesses you contact through our platform receive the lead details you submit
• Service partners — trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, email delivery)
• Legal requirements — when required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt hashing. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at listings@metromanilaservices.online.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Google Maps links and business websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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