Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 30, 2025

At SITONELE, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our website traffic. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences, in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies store certain information about your device to remember preferences and previous activities, making navigation easier and personalizing your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

On our website, we use various types of cookies:

  • Technical cookies: Essential for the basic functioning of the website and provision of services.
  • Analytics cookies: Allow us to analyze how users use the website to improve our services.
  • Personalization cookies: Allow us to remember your settings and browsing preferences.
  • Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant advertising based on your interests and browsing behavior.
  • Social media cookies: Facilitate integration with social media platforms.

3. Purpose of Cookie Usage

We use cookies for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Ensure proper website functionality and improve user experience.
  • Remember your browsing preferences and personal settings.
  • Conduct statistical analysis of user behavior to optimize our services.
  • Display personalized and relevant advertising based on your interests.
  • Facilitate the use of social media features integrated into our site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We also use third-party cookies for analytics, social media integration, and personalized advertising, such as:

  • Google Analytics for analyzing user behavior on our website.
  • Integration tools with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Advertising networks like Google Ads and Facebook Ads.
  • Communication platforms like WhatsApp Business.

For detailed information about data processing by these third parties, we recommend consulting their respective privacy and cookie policies.

5. Cookie Preference Management

You can configure your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings:

Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari Internet Explorer

Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect the full functionality of our website and limit some features and services.

6. Consent and Legal Basis

By browsing our website and clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you provide your free, prior, express, and informed consent for the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This consent is based on Republic Act No. 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations on personal data protection in the Philippines.

7. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with Philippine data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the collection and processing of your personal data.
  • Access your personal data and information about their processing.
  • Object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request erasure or blocking of your personal data.
  • Request portability of your personal data.
  • File complaints with the National Privacy Commission.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the Philippines. In such cases, we ensure that these transfers are made to countries with adequate levels of data protection or through the implementation of contractual clauses that ensure the protection of your personal information.

9. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this cookie policy to adapt to regulatory, technological, or business practice changes. Modifications will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

10. Contact and Inquiries

To exercise your rights, resolve inquiries about this cookie policy, or submit requests, complaints, and claims, you may contact us through:

  • Email: hello (at) sitonele.com
  • Postal address: Suite 2A, SM Megamall Building A, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City 1550, Philippines
  • Phone: +63 916 573 2841
Legal Note: This cookie policy has been prepared in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations applicable in the Philippines. For specific cases, it is recommended to consult with a lawyer specialized in information technology and data protection.