Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: April 27, 2026
1. Introduction
IPASKIL ("we," "our," or "us") operates a classified advertisements marketplace platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
📋 Personal Information
- Full name and username
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location/address (for local listings)
- Profile picture (optional)
- Payment information (processed securely)
- Government-issued ID (for verification)
🔍 Usage Information
- Browsing history on our platform
- Search queries and preferences
- Messages and communications
- Transaction history
- Device information and IP address
- Cookies and tracking data
- Log files and analytics data
📱 Listing Information
- Product/service descriptions and images
- Pricing and availability information
- Category and location data
- Contact preferences for listings
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
🎯 Service Operations
- Create and manage user accounts
- Process and display listings
- Facilitate communication between users
- Process payments and transactions
- Provide customer support
🛡️ Safety & Security
- Verify user identity and prevent fraud
- Monitor for prohibited content
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Investigate suspicious activities
- Protect platform integrity
📈 Platform Improvement
- Analytics and usage statistics
- Feature development and testing
- Personalize user experience
- Optimize search results
- Improve platform performance
📢 Communications
- Send important account updates
- Notify about listing activities
- Marketing communications (with consent)
- Platform announcements
- Customer service responses
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
👥 Public Listings
Information in your listings (product details, general location, contact preferences) is visible to all platform users. We do not share your full personal contact information without your explicit consent.
🔧 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers for payment processing, email delivery, hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
⚖️ Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, to respond to legal process, protect our rights, or ensure user safety and platform security.
🤝 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to similar privacy protections.
We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
🔒 Technical Safeguards
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure data storage and access controls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Multi-factor authentication options
👨💼 Administrative Safeguards
- Employee training on data protection
- Limited access to personal information
- Background checks for staff
- Incident response procedures
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our protection measures.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
✏️ Access & Update
Review and update your account information and preferences at any time.
🗑️ Data Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated personal information.
📧 Communication Preferences
Opt-out of marketing communications while receiving important account updates.
📋 Data Portability
Request a copy of your personal information in a commonly used format.
🔧 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Privacy Rights Request
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
🍪 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
- Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant advertisements (with consent)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.
Social Media Integration: If you choose to connect your social media accounts, please review their privacy policies as they may collect additional information about your activities.
9. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
Age Verification: Users must be 18 years or older to create an account and use our services. We may request age verification during registration.
10. International Users
While IPASKIL is primarily designed for users in the Philippines, we may have users from other countries. Your information may be transferred to and processed in the Philippines or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for different periods depending on the type of data:
- Active Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 3 years of inactivity (with prior notice)
- Transaction Records: Kept for 7 years for legal and tax purposes
- Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe
- Legal Obligations: As required by applicable law
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices on our platform
Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days
Data Protection Officer: For complex privacy matters or data protection concerns, please mark your email with "Attention: Data Protection Officer" for priority handling.