Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 20 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies civibrowse.com uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle your personal information more broadly.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website operators about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not programs and cannot run code or deliver viruses. They simply store small pieces of information that a website can read the next time you visit.

Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on civibrowse.com:

Category
Purpose
Can be disabled?
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the website to function. They include the cookie that stores your cookie consent preferences (civ_consent). Without these, the site cannot operate correctly.
No. These are essential and cannot be turned off.
Analytics
These cookies collect anonymized information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us understand and improve the site. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
Yes. You can decline analytics cookies through our cookie settings panel.
Functional
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your preferred language or the region you are in. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
Yes. You can decline functional cookies, though this may affect some website features.

Your Consent and How to Change It

When you first visit civibrowse.com, a cookie consent notice appears at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies or click "Settings" to choose which categories you allow. Your preference is stored in a cookie named civ_consent.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will cause the consent notice to appear again. You can also use your browser settings to manage cookies directly.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

All major browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under "Privacy", "Security", or "Settings" in your browser menu. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies.

Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of websites you visit, including civibrowse.com. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to work properly.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website includes an embedded Google Maps iframe on the Contact page. Google may set its own cookies when you interact with this map. These are subject to Google's own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control cookies set by third-party services.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels for retargeting, or any cookies that build profiles for commercial advertising purposes.

Applicable Law

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and the implementing rules issued by the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines. It also reflects our commitment to transparent data practices consistent with internationally recognized standards for cookie consent and disclosure.

Questions

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@civibrowse.com or by post at 2F, Laurente Bldg, J C Aquino Ave, Butuan City, 8600 Agusan del Norte, Philippines.