Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2025

Welcome to Chichay. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you access or use https://www.chichay.com.

Chichay is a free online toolkit that provides tools, calculators, and curated resources for everyday Filipinos. Most of the site can be used without creating an account.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to operate and improve Chichay. This may include:

  • Information you provide: If you contact us or submit feedback, we may collect details you choose to share, such as your name (optional), email address, and message contents.
  • Usage data: Basic, non-identifying data such as pages visited, approximate location, device type, and browser information collected via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Tool inputs: Information entered into tools (e.g. calculator values). Unless explicitly stated, these inputs are processed locally to generate results and are not used to personally identify you.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the website and its tools
  • Improve usability, content, and performance
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback
  • Monitor usage and prevent abuse or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations when required

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Chichay uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the site works properly, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

4. Advertising

Chichay may display advertisements provided by third-party services such as Google AdSense. These services may use cookies to display ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising through your Google ad settings.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps us improve content, layout, and performance.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be shared with trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising services) strictly for operating and improving the site.

7. Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Chichay may link to third-party websites, including government or external resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Chichay is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at chichay.toolkit@gmail.com.