Privacy Policy

Road Spec PH respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how Road Spec PH collects, uses, stores, protects, and handles personal information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, or interact with our content.

This Privacy Policy is prepared in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Road Spec PH is an independent Philippine automotive website covering automotive news, vehicle profiles, reviews, comparisons, future vehicle forecasts, and car culture stories.

Website: https://roadspecph.com
Contact Email: [email protected]

For privacy-related concerns, you may contact us through the email address above.

2. Information We Collect

Road Spec PH may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the website. This may include:

Your name
Your email address
Your contact details, if provided
The organization, company, or brand you represent, if applicable
Messages, press releases, story suggestions, media inquiries, or other information you submit through our contact form or email
Any other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us

We may also collect non-personal or technical information when you visit the website, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time and date of visit
Referring website or source
General website usage and analytics data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect information through the following:

Contact forms submitted on the website
Direct emails sent to Road Spec PH and its staff
Comments, if enabled on the website
Newsletter or subscription forms, if added in the future
Website analytics tools
Cookies and similar technologies
Security, spam-prevention, or performance plugins used by the website
Embedded third-party content, such as videos, maps, social media posts, or external links

4. How We Use Your Information

Road Spec PH may use collected information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries, messages, press releases, media requests, collaborations, or story suggestions
To communicate with brands, PR representatives, readers, contributors, and website visitors
To manage and improve website content, layout, performance, and user experience
To monitor website traffic, engagement, and general audience behavior
To maintain website security and prevent spam, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized access
To publish or develop editorial content, where appropriate and with proper editorial judgment
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or lawful requests from authorities
To maintain internal records related to communications and website operations

We will only use your personal information for legitimate and lawful purposes related to the operation of Road Spec PH.

5. Contact Form Submissions

When you submit a message through our Contact Us page, the information you provide may be sent to Road Spec PH’s email inbox and may also be stored in the website’s form system or related WordPress plugin.

The information submitted may include your name, email address, message, and any other details you provide. We use this information only to review, respond to, and manage your inquiry.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through the contact form unless necessary.

6. Emails, Press Releases, and Media Inquiries

If you send Road Spec PH an email, press release, media advisory, invitation, product announcement, or similar communication, we may store and use that information for communication, reference, editorial planning, or possible publication.

Sending us a press release, advisory, or media-related material does not automatically guarantee publication. Road Spec PH reserves editorial discretion over all content published on the website.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Road Spec PH may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, analyze traffic, secure the website, and enhance the user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. These may help the site remember certain preferences, understand how visitors use the site, or improve loading and functionality.

The website may use cookies for purposes such as:

Essential website functionality
Analytics and performance measurement
Spam prevention and security
Embedded content functionality
Social media or sharing features
Advertising or remarketing, if added in the future

You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Analytics and Website Performance

Road Spec PH may use analytics tools, website performance tools, or similar services to understand how visitors use the website. These tools may collect technical and usage information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, browser type, and general traffic sources.

This information helps us improve content, website design, readability, performance, and overall user experience.

If Road Spec PH uses tools such as Google Analytics, Jetpack, Google Search Console, or similar services, those third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

9. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links

Articles and pages on Road Spec PH may include embedded content or links from third-party websites. This may include videos, images, social media posts, maps, manufacturer websites, press materials, news sources, or other external content.

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking tools, or monitor your interaction with their content.

Road Spec PH is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting external links.

10. Social Media Platforms

Road Spec PH may maintain pages or accounts on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or other platforms.

If you interact with Road Spec PH through social media, your interaction may be governed by the privacy policy and terms of the relevant social media platform. This may include likes, comments, shares, direct messages, follows, and other interactions.

11. How We Share Information

Road Spec PH does not sell your personal information.

We may share or disclose information only when necessary, such as:

With service providers that help operate the website, email, hosting, analytics, security, spam protection, or technical services
When required by law, regulation, legal process, court order, or lawful government request
To protect the rights, safety, security, or property of Road Spec PH, its users, or the public
To investigate or prevent spam, abuse, fraud, security threats, or unauthorized activity
With your consent or at your direction

Any third-party service providers used by Road Spec PH are expected to process information only for the purposes necessary to provide their services.

12. Data Retention

Road Spec PH retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact form submissions, emails, press releases, and media inquiries may be retained for communication, editorial, administrative, or record-keeping purposes.

When information is no longer needed, Road Spec PH will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

13. Data Security

Road Spec PH takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.

These steps may include website security tools, secure email practices, access controls, spam protection, and other reasonable technical or organizational safeguards.

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

14. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Be informed about how your personal information is collected and used
Access your personal information
Object to the processing of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal information
Request erasure or blocking of personal information, subject to applicable legal limitations
Be informed of data breaches that may affect your rights and freedoms, when required by law
File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
Seek damages, where applicable under the law
Exercise data portability, where applicable

To exercise your rights, you may contact Road Spec PH through:

Email: [email protected]

We may need to verify your identity before processing privacy-related requests.

15. Children’s Privacy

Road Spec PH is a general automotive website and is not intended to collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

16. International Access

Road Spec PH is based in the Philippines, but the website may be accessed by users from other countries. By using the website, you understand that your information may be processed in the Philippines or in other locations where our service providers operate.

17. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Road Spec PH may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website operations, legal requirements, services, or data practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

18. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact:

Road Spec PH
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://roadspecph.com