Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 30 March 2026 | Effective: 30 March 2026
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how ciptaxpro.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website. This policy is designed in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and applies to all visitors and users of ciptaxpro.com.
Summary at a Glance
- ✓No storage of tax or financial inputs
- ✓Encrypted HTTPS connection
- ✓Minimal data collection (analytics only)
- ✓No selling or sharing of personal data
- ✓Optional donations via BuyMeACoffee
- ✓Full rights under the Philippine DPA
1. Introduction
At ciptaxpro.com, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is handled. This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights available to you under Philippine law.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Data (Analytics)
When you visit our website, certain technical information is automatically collected through privacy-focused analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics):
- Anonymized IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- General geographic region (country-level)
- Referring website or URL
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
2.2 Calculator Inputs (Tax & Financial Data)
✓ We do NOT store any of the information you enter in our tax calculators.
All computations are performed either:
- Client-side (directly in your browser), or
- Server-side in a stateless manner with no retention of inputs
Your salary, deductions, tax details, or financial numbers are never saved, logged, or transmitted beyond what is required to compute your result.
2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect
We do not ask for or store:
- Full names (unless you contact us or donate)
- Birthdates
- Identifying numbers (TIN, government IDs, etc.)
- Emails (unless you contact us or donate)
- Banking or payment information
- Tax returns or supporting documents
- Employer details
- Precise geolocation
We deliberately minimize data collection to ensure your privacy.
2.4 When You Contact Us
If you reach out via email (ciptaxpro@gmail.com), we may receive:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
2.5 Donations via BuyMeACoffee
We use BuyMeACoffee.com as an optional third-party platform for users who wish to support the website. If you choose to donate, BuyMeACoffee may collect:
- Your name (optional)
- Email address (optional)
- Payment information (processed securely by their payment providers)
- We do not receive or store your payment details (credit card, bank info, etc.).
- Any personal information provided during a donation is processed directly by BuyMeACoffee.com under their own Privacy Policy.
- Donation is 100% voluntary and not required to use the website.
3. How We Use Information
We use the minimal data we collect for:
- Improving website performance
- Enhancing user experience
- Understanding which calculators are most used
- Diagnosing technical issues
- Protecting the site from security threats
We do not use data for:
- Advertising
- Profiling
- Selling or renting to third parties
4. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use:
- Essential Cookies — Required for core functionality (e.g., preferences, basic loading).
- Analytics Cookies — Used for anonymized website traffic analysis only.
- Disable Cookies — You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may be affected.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use the following services to operate ciptaxpro.com:
- Website Hosting — Reputable hosting provider (e.g., Vercel or equivalent).
- Analytics Tools — Used only for anonymized traffic analysis.
- BuyMeACoffee.com — Optional donation platform that handles its own data under its privacy policy. No tax calculator inputs are shared with them.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards:
- HTTPS / TLS encryption
- No storage of sensitive calculator inputs
- Secure hosting environment
- Regular security updates
While no system is 100% risk-free, we apply appropriate measures to protect your data.
7. Your Rights Under Philippine Law (RA 10173 – Data Privacy Act)
You have the right to:
- Access – Request any personal data we may hold
- Correction – Fix inaccurate information
- Deletion – Request deletion (if applicable)
- Object – Opt out of analytics cookies
- File a Complaint – With the National Privacy Commission
Contact us at ciptaxpro@gmail.com to exercise your rights.
8. Data Retention
- Calculator inputs: Not stored
- Analytics data: Retained per analytics provider policies
- Emails: Kept only as long as needed
- BuyMeACoffee donation info: Stored only by BuyMeACoffee, not by us
9. International Transfers
Some service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, BuyMeACoffee) may operate outside the Philippines. We ensure appropriate safeguards in compliance with RA 10173.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or requests:
- ciptaxpro@gmail.com
- https://ciptaxpro.com
We will respond to all legitimate inquiries in good faith.