Privacy Policy

JoseRizal.com is a content and reference website about the life, works, and legacy of José Rizal. This page explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, and what your rights are with respect to it.

What We Collect and Why

Most visitors to JoseRizal.com read articles without submitting any personal information, and we do not require registration or an account to access any content on the site.

When you interact with specific features of the site, we may collect information in the following ways.

If you use a contact form or send us an email, we receive your name, email address, and whatever message you write. We use that information only to respond to you. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

If you sign up for a newsletter or email updates, we collect your email address and use it to send you the content you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Email addresses associated with comments are not displayed publicly.

In addition to information you submit directly, our hosting and analytics systems automatically collect standard technical data when you visit the site — including your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit, and how long you spend on them. This information is collected in aggregate and used to understand how the site is being used and to improve it. It is not used to identify individual visitors.

Cookies

JoseRizal.com uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for basic site functionality, performance analytics, and in some cases to remember your preferences between visits. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

We use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and reader behavior on the site. Google Analytics collects data about your visit in anonymized form. For more information on how Google handles this data, see Google’s own privacy policy.

Third-Party Services

JoseRizal.com uses a small number of third-party services to operate — including web hosting, analytics, and email delivery. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We do not share your personal information with advertisers. JoseRizal.com does not run advertising, and no third party pays to have their products or services promoted through this site.

The site links to external websites as part of its research and reference content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

Data Retention and Security

We retain contact form submissions and email correspondence only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Newsletter subscribers’ email addresses are retained until they unsubscribe. We take reasonable technical measures to protect information submitted through the site, but no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Children

JoseRizal.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us and we will remove it.

Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have rights under applicable privacy law — including the right to request access to information we hold about you, to request its correction or deletion, or to withdraw consent for communications you have opted into. To make any such request, contact us at info@joserizal.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.