Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Apex Engine ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit apexenginehq.com (the "Site"). We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines and the issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you contact us — for example, through our contact form or by email — we collect the details you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use this only to respond to and manage your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information when you browse the Site, including your device and browser type, approximate location, pages viewed, referring pages, and (in aggregated or shortened form) your IP address. This is gathered through analytics and standard server logs to help us understand how the Site is used and to keep it secure.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising. Cookies are small files stored on your device. Some cookies are set by third parties, including our advertising partner (see "Advertising" below). You can refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings; doing so will not break the Site, though some features may behave differently.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate visitor behavior (for example, which guides are most read). Google Analytics sets cookies and processes usage data on our behalf. Our analytics is configured to run only on our live domain. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Advertising

We display ads through Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google. To serve ads, Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies — including the Google advertising cookie (DART cookie) — to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Third-party vendors, including Google, may collect or receive information such as your device data, approximate location, and browsing activity to measure and personalize the ads you see.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, and you can manage third-party ad-serving cookies at aboutads.info and Your Online Choices. For details on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see Google's partner-sites policy. Any future affiliate links on the Site are disclosed on the pages where they appear.

How We Use Information

Our lawful bases for processing include your consent (which you may withdraw at any time), our legitimate interests in running and improving the Site, and compliance with law.

Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with trusted service providers who help us run the Site — currently our hosting provider (Vercel) and our analytics provider (Google Analytics), and our advertising provider (Google AdSense) — and only as needed for those services. We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or a lawful request from a public authority, or to protect our rights, users, and the public. Some of these providers may process data outside the Philippines; where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protection.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. Inquiry-related messages are retained for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We apply reasonable organizational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to be informed, and to access, correct, object to the processing of, suspend, or request the erasure of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites (such as manufacturers, dealerships, and reference sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and the "Last updated" date above will reflect the latest revision. Significant changes will be made reasonably prominent.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at info@apexenginehq.com. You may also contact the National Privacy Commission (privacy.gov.ph) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.