Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy while conserving Philippines wildlife

Last Updated

November 15, 2024

Information We Collect

Philippines Wildlife Adventures is committed to protecting your privacy while providing exceptional wildlife tourism and conservation experiences. We collect information to enhance your wildlife adventure experience and support conservation efforts.

Personal Information:

  • Name, email address, and phone number for tour bookings and communication
  • Wildlife interests and experience levels to customize your adventure
  • Emergency contact information for wildlife tour safety
  • Passport/ID information for protected area permits
  • Conservation program participation preferences

Wildlife Activity Data:

  • Species observation records and wildlife photography
  • Tour participation history and conservation activity tracking
  • Wildlife experience ratings and feedback
  • GPS locations during guided wildlife tours (with consent)
  • Conservation impact metrics and environmental contributions

Wildlife Conservation Commitment

All wildlife observation data is used responsibly to support conservation research and protect endangered species. Location data of sensitive wildlife habitats is anonymized and used only for conservation purposes.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us provide exceptional wildlife experiences while supporting conservation efforts across the Philippines:

  • Wildlife Tour Services: Booking confirmations, safety briefings, and customized wildlife experiences
  • Conservation Programs: Tracking participation in species protection and habitat restoration projects
  • Safety & Emergency: Ensuring your safety during wildlife encounters and remote nature locations
  • Educational Content: Sending wildlife conservation updates, species information, and eco-tourism news
  • Research Support: Contributing anonymized data to wildlife research and conservation studies
  • Environmental Impact: Measuring and reporting conservation outcomes from your tour participation

Scientific Research Partnership

With your consent, anonymized wildlife observation data may be shared with accredited conservation organizations, universities, and research institutions to support endangered species protection and habitat conservation in the Philippines.

Wildlife Data Protection

We implement specialized security measures to protect both your personal information and sensitive wildlife conservation data:

  • Habitat Location Security: GPS coordinates of sensitive wildlife habitats are encrypted and access-restricted
  • Species Protection: Endangered species location data is anonymized and shared only with authorized conservation partners
  • Tour Safety Data: Emergency contact information and medical details are securely stored and accessible only to tour guides during expeditions
  • Conservation Records: Your participation in conservation activities is tracked securely to measure environmental impact
  • Research Data: Wildlife observation records are stored with scientific research protocols and ethical guidelines

We partner with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Protected Area Management Boards (PAMB), and international conservation organizations to ensure responsible data use.

Sharing and Disclosure

Your privacy is essential to our conservation mission. We share information only when necessary for wildlife protection, tour safety, or with your explicit consent:

Authorized Sharing:

  • Conservation Partners: Anonymized wildlife data with Philippine Eagle Foundation, Marine Wildlife Watch, Haribon Foundation
  • Government Agencies: Required reporting to DENR, PAMB for protected area management and species monitoring
  • Research Institutions: Scientific data sharing with University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, Ateneo Biodiversity Research Laboratory
  • Safety Authorities: Emergency contact information with local guides, park rangers, and medical facilities during tours
  • Tour Partners: Necessary information with certified eco-guides, conservation project coordinators, and wildlife sanctuaries

No Commercial Sale

We NEVER sell your personal information to commercial entities. All data sharing serves conservation, research, or safety purposes only.

Conservation Communication Preferences

Stay connected with Philippine wildlife conservation while controlling your communication preferences:

Communication Types:

  • Essential Tour Communications: Booking confirmations, safety updates, and tour logistics (cannot opt-out)
  • Conservation Updates: Species protection news, conservation project progress, and research findings
  • Wildlife Education: Species information, habitat protection tips, and eco-tourism best practices
  • Tour Opportunities: New wildlife experiences, seasonal wildlife events, and conservation volunteer programs
  • Impact Reports: Personal conservation impact metrics and environmental contribution summaries

You can update your communication preferences anytime through your wildlife adventure dashboard or by contacting our conservation team.

Your Wildlife Privacy Rights

You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information and wildlife activity data:

  • Access: Request copies of your wildlife observation records, tour history, and conservation participation data
  • Correction: Update personal information, wildlife interests, and experience levels
  • Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to conservation research commitments and legal requirements)
  • Portability: Export your wildlife activity data and conservation impact records
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data for specific conservation or research purposes
  • Opt-out: Withdraw from optional conservation programs and research participation

Note: Some wildlife observation data may be retained for ongoing conservation research projects you've consented to participate in. We'll clearly explain any data retention commitments before collecting such information.

Cookies and Wildlife Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your wildlife adventure planning experience and support conservation efforts:

Cookie Types:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for tour booking, safety forms, and conservation program registration
  • Performance Cookies: Analyze website usage to improve wildlife content and tour planning tools
  • Conservation Cookies: Track your conservation learning progress and environmental impact metrics
  • Personalization Cookies: Remember wildlife interests, experience levels, and tour preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect tour booking and conservation program functionality.

Wildlife Tracking Technology

Our mobile apps may use GPS and camera features during guided tours to enhance wildlife identification, track conservation activities, and ensure your safety in remote natural areas.

International Conservation Data

Philippines Wildlife Adventures collaborates with international conservation organizations while ensuring your data remains protected:

  • Regional Partnerships: Data sharing with ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity and regional wildlife protection networks
  • Global Research: Participation in international species monitoring programs and climate change research
  • Conservation Networks: Collaboration with WWF Philippines, Conservation International, and Fauna & Flora International
  • Data Transfers: When necessary, international data transfers follow strict privacy protection protocols

All international conservation data sharing maintains the same privacy standards and serves legitimate conservation research purposes only.

Children and Wildlife Education

We're committed to inspiring young conservationists while protecting children's privacy during family wildlife adventures:

  • Children under 13 require parental consent for tour participation and conservation programs
  • Educational wildlife content is age-appropriate and designed to promote conservation awareness
  • Family tour data includes special safety considerations and emergency contact protocols
  • Young conservationist programs include parental involvement and supervised conservation activities
  • Children's wildlife observation records are managed with additional privacy protections

Future Conservationists Program

Our youth conservation education programs collect minimal data necessary for safety and learning progress, always with parental consent and involvement.

Contact Our Conservation Privacy Team

For questions about privacy, data protection, or conservation data use, our dedicated privacy team is here to help:

🛡️ Wildlife Privacy Protection

Email: privacy@philippineswildlife.com

Conservation Data Officer: dataprotection@philippineswildlife.com

Phone: +63 2 8123 4567

Address: Conservation Center, Makati City, Philippines

🌿 Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours

🦅 Conservation Commitment: Your privacy supports our wildlife protection mission