Privacy Policy
Overview
UtilitiesPH ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at utilitiesph.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. We are committed to handling your data with transparency and care.
UtilitiesPH provides free utility calculators and reference tools for the Philippines. All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We do not store your inputs or calculation results on our servers.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information automatically when you visit the site:
- Usage data: Pages viewed, time on site, and general navigation patterns collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Device and browser information: Operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and approximate geographic region (country/city level) via GA4.
- Referral source: The URL of the page that linked you to our site, if any.
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.
Google AdSense
UtilitiesPH may display advertisements served by Google AdSense, a service of Google LLC. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info. By using this site you agree to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects anonymized usage data using cookies. IP addresses are anonymized. You can opt out of GA tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: SessionStorage is used on this site to remember whether you have dismissed the maintenance notice banner. This data is cleared when you close the browser tab and is never transmitted to our servers.
- Analytics cookies: GA4 cookies (_ga, _gid) to track anonymous usage statistics.
- Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense for ad personalization (where applicable).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect the functionality of our calculators.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites such as Meralco, LWUA, NTC, and ISP official pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies separately.
Data Retention
We do not maintain a database of user inputs. Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics, after which it is automatically deleted per Google's standard retention policy.
CCPA — California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. UtilitiesPH does not sell personal information. To submit a data request or deletion request, contact us at privacy@vanilabs.co.
GDPR — European Residents
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data; the right to restrict or object to processing; and the right to data portability. Our legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest (understanding how our free tools are used). You may withdraw consent at any time by disabling cookies or contacting us. To exercise your rights, email privacy@vanilabs.co.
Children's Privacy
UtilitiesPH is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
privacy@vanilabs.co