Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 18, 2026
Website: https://goiligan.com

GoIligan.com values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, read our content, submit inquiries, or interact with our online features.

By using GoIligan.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

GoIligan.com is an online information website focused on Iligan City, local travel, businesses, public services, events, guides, and community-related content.

Our goal is to provide helpful, accessible, and accurate local information for residents, visitors, businesses, and people interested in Iligan City.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Contact us through a form
  • Send us an email
  • Submit a business listing, correction, or update
  • Comment on posts, if comments are enabled
  • Subscribe to updates, if a subscription feature is available

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name
  • Website or social media link
  • Message or inquiry details
  • Other information you choose to provide

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit GoIligan.com, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visit
  • General location based on IP address
  • Website usage data

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve our content and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries
  • Review business listing submissions or correction requests
  • Improve website content, layout, and performance
  • Understand visitor behavior and popular pages
  • Maintain website security
  • Prevent spam, fraud, or misuse
  • Send updates only if you voluntarily subscribed
  • Comply with legal obligations when required

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GoIligan.com may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Website analytics
  • Remembering user preferences
  • Measuring page performance
  • Security and spam prevention
  • Advertising or affiliate tracking, if used

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or similar services to understand how visitors use GoIligan.com.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Traffic sources

This data is generally aggregated and used to improve the website.

6. Advertising and Affiliate Links

GoIligan.com may display advertisements, sponsored content, or affiliate links.

If you click on an advertisement or affiliate link, third-party websites may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Sponsored content, paid placements, or affiliate links may be identified where appropriate.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

  • Facebook pages
  • Google Maps listings
  • Government websites
  • Business websites
  • Booking platforms
  • Tourism pages
  • News or reference sources

Once you leave GoIligan.com, we are not responsible for how other websites collect, use, or protect your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. Business Listings and Public Information

GoIligan.com may publish publicly available business, government, tourism, or community information, such as:

  • Business name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Website
  • Social media page
  • Google Maps link
  • Operating hours
  • Public service details

We aim to use publicly available or submitted information responsibly. If you own or represent a listed business or organization and would like to request an update, correction, or removal, please contact us.

9. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to GoIligan.com, including corrections, photos, comments, recommendations, or listing information, you confirm that you have the right to share that content.

By submitting content, you allow GoIligan.com to review, edit, publish, or remove it as needed for accuracy, clarity, safety, or editorial quality.

We may decline or remove submissions that are inaccurate, misleading, promotional without disclosure, abusive, spammy, or inappropriate.

10. Data Sharing

We may share limited information only when necessary, such as:

  • With website service providers that help us operate GoIligan.com
  • With analytics or security tools
  • When required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request
  • To protect our rights, users, website, or community
  • To prevent fraud, spam, abuse, or security threats

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no website, server, or internet transmission is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Maintaining records
  • Improving the website
  • Resolving disputes
  • Complying with legal requirements
  • Protecting against misuse or security issues

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal, technical, or legitimate operational limitations.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable privacy laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in the Philippines, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion or removal of your information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • File a complaint with the appropriate privacy authority

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

14. Children’s Privacy

GoIligan.com is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without proper consent.

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

15. Corrections, Updates, and Removal Requests

GoIligan.com aims to publish helpful and accurate information. If you find outdated, incorrect, or sensitive information on the website, you may request a correction, update, or removal.

Please include:

  • The page URL
  • The information you want corrected or removed
  • Proof or reference supporting the requested change, when available
  • Your name and contact information

We will review requests and take appropriate action when justified.

16. International Visitors

GoIligan.com may be accessed by users outside the Philippines. By using the website, you understand that your information may be processed in the Philippines or through service providers located in other countries.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or data practices.

When we update this policy, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page.

Continued use of GoIligan.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

18. Contact Us

For privacy questions, correction requests, listing updates, or data-related concerns, please contact:

GoIligan.com
Website: https://goiligan.com
Email: goiligan26@gmail.com

You may also contact us for requests related to published business listings, public information, or user-submitted content.