Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026. This document explains how manilacocktailfestival.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name and email address — provided voluntarily when you subscribe to updates or contact us.
- IP address — automatically logged when you visit any page on our site.
- Cookies — small text files placed on your device to help us recognize your browser and remember preferences.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, browser type, operating system, and device information.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics — to understand how visitors interact with our site and which pages attract the most interest.
- Affiliate tracking — to attribute clicks and conversions to our affiliate partners when you follow links to third-party casino operators.
- Site improvement — to identify technical issues, optimize page load times, and tailor content to user preferences.
- Communication — to respond to inquiries you submit through our contact channels.
Cookie Policy
Our site uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies — necessary for basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent choice.
- Analytics cookies — help us measure traffic and user behavior (e.g., page views, session duration).
- Affiliate tracking cookies — record when you click a link to a partner casino so that commissions can be properly attributed.
Opt-out options: You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your ability to access certain features. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We do not control how they collect, store, or use your personal information. Before providing any personal data to a linked site, we encourage you to read that site's privacy policy carefully. We accept no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, the following rights may apply to you:
- Philippines (Data Privacy Act of 2012, RA 10173) — You have the right to be informed, the right to access your personal data, the right to object to processing, the right to erasure or blocking, and the right to damages. You may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
- EU/UK residents (GDPR) — You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- US residents (CCPA/CPRA, where applicable) — California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, the right to opt out of sale or sharing, and the right to non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the email address below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 24 months. Email communications and inquiry records are kept for up to 12 months after the last interaction. We periodically assess our data holdings and securely delete or anonymize information that is no longer needed.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need assistance with any privacy-related matter, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@manilacocktailfestival.com
We aim to acknowledge all privacy inquiries within 14 business days.