Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/05/2026  |  Last Updated: 30/05/2026

supplementph.com (referred to in this document as ‘we,’ ‘us,’ or ‘our’) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit supplementph.com, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your information.

supplementph.com is an independent editorial publication providing buying guides and product reviews for Filipino consumers shopping at iHerb. We operate this site from outside iHerb’s corporate structure and are not affiliated with iHerb, Inc. as a business partner beyond participating in their affiliate program.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of supplementph.com, including casual readers, email subscribers, and individuals who click affiliate links. By using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of our website.

Plain-language summary: We collect minimal information needed to operate this website and improve your experience. We do not sell your personal data. We use cookies and analytics tools to understand what content is helpful to you. When you click affiliate links to iHerb, you are redirected to iHerb’s site, which has its own privacy policy that applies to your activity there.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you voluntarily provide, and information collected automatically when you visit our website.

1.1 Information you provide to us

You may provide personal information when you:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter (we collect your email address and optionally your name)
• Submit a contact form (we collect your name, email, and message content)
• Comment on our articles (we collect your name, email, and comment content)
• Report an error or send feedback (we collect what you share with us)

1.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit supplementph.com, certain information is collected automatically through your browser and our service providers. This includes:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location (city/region level)
• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 120, Safari 17)
• Operating system (e.g., Windows, iOS, Android)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited on supplementph.com and time spent on each
• Referring website (the page that linked you to us)
• Search terms used to find our site
• Date and time of your visit

1.3 Information we do NOT collect

• Your full name, address, or phone number (unless you voluntarily provide them)
• Your credit card or payment information (we do not process payments)
• Your social security number or government ID
• Your health records or medical history
• Children’s data (we do not knowingly collect from anyone under 18)

2. How We Collect Information

2.1 Direct submission

When you fill out a form on supplementph.com (newsletter signup, contact form, comment form), the information you enter is submitted to us through secure encrypted connection (HTTPS).

2.2 Cookies and tracking technologies

We and our third-party service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information automatically. See Section 4 (Cookies and Similar Technologies) for details.

2.3 Analytics services

Our analytics provider (Google Analytics 4) collects information about your visit using cookies and tracking scripts. This information is aggregated to help us understand how visitors use our site.

2.4 Email marketing service

If you subscribe to our newsletter, our email service provider (MailerLite) stores your email address and tracks email opens, clicks, and engagement metrics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain supplementph.com
• Improve our content based on what readers find useful
• Send you our email newsletter if you have subscribed
• Respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback
• Track affiliate link clicks to iHerb (for commission attribution)
• Analyze website traffic patterns and user behavior
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical errors
• Comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful legal requests
• Enforce our terms of service and protect our rights

What we do NOT do with your information

• We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
• We do NOT share your email address with other companies for their marketing
• We do NOT use your information for credit scoring or financial assessments
• We do NOT engage in behavioral advertising or remarketing campaigns
• We do NOT collect sensitive personal information (race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.)

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and collect information about user behavior. We use the following categories of cookies on supplementph.com:

4.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They include cookies that maintain your session, remember your cookie preferences, and protect against fraud. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without breaking site functionality.

4.2 Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. Analytics cookies collect information like which pages are most popular and how long visitors spend on the site. This data is anonymized and aggregated. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4.3 Affiliate tracking cookies

When you click an affiliate link on supplementph.com, a tracking cookie is set by iHerb (or their affiliate network partner Involve Asia). This cookie identifies that you came from supplementph.com, allowing iHerb to attribute any subsequent purchase to our site for commission purposes. This cookie typically expires within 30 days. You can decline these cookies but doing so means we cannot earn commission from your iHerb purchases.

4.4 Performance and CDN cookies

Our hosting provider and Cloudflare CDN may set cookies to optimize page loading speed, prevent denial-of-service attacks, and maintain security. These cookies are essential for site performance and security.

4.5 How to control cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can:

• Block all cookies (note: this may break site functionality)
• Block only third-party cookies (preserves most site functionality)
• Delete existing cookies (clears your preferences)
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed

You can manage your cookie preferences specifically for supplementph.com through our cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit.

5. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party service providers to operate supplementph.com. Each provider has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your information:

We carefully select service providers and only share information necessary for them to perform their function. We do not authorize them to use your information for their own marketing purposes.

6. Affiliate Links and Tracking

supplementph.com participates in the iHerb Affiliate Program through Involve Asia. We earn commission when readers purchase products through our affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. This commission funds our content creation and operations.

6.1 How affiliate tracking works

When you click an affiliate link on supplementph.com (typically formatted as /go/[product-name] links that redirect to iHerb), the following happens:

1. Your browser is redirected to iHerb’s website (or Involve Asia’s tracking domain first, then iHerb)
2. A tracking cookie is set in your browser identifying supplementph.com as the referring source
3. If you make a purchase within the cookie’s lifetime (typically 30 days), iHerb attributes the sale to our site
4. iHerb pays us a small commission percentage of your purchase value
5. Your purchase price is exactly what iHerb advertises – no markup, no additional cost to you

6.2 What data is shared with iHerb

When you click through to iHerb, we do not transmit your personal information to them. The tracking system simply records the referring source (supplementph.com) and the products you interact with on iHerb. Your iHerb account, payment information, and shopping behavior are subject to iHerb’s own privacy policy at iherb.com/info/privacy.

6.3 Your right to opt out of affiliate tracking

You can decline affiliate tracking cookies through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner. If you opt out, you can still visit iHerb directly at ph.iherb.com – we just won’t earn commission from your purchases. This does not affect your iHerb experience in any way.

7. Sharing Your Information

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

7.1 With service providers

We share information with third-party service providers (listed in Section 5) who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics, email delivery, and hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purpose we specify.

7.2 For legal compliance

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request. This includes responding to subpoenas, complying with regulatory requirements from the Philippine National Privacy Commission, or assisting law enforcement investigations.

7.3 To protect rights and safety

We may share information if necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public. This includes preventing fraud, security threats, or illegal activity.

7.4 In business transfers

If supplementph.com is sold, merged, or transferred to another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you and provide options if this occurs.

7.5 With your consent

We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

8. International Data Transfers

Our service providers (Google, MailerLite, Cloudflare, Microsoft) are based primarily in the United States. By using supplementph.com, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the Philippines, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from Philippine law.

We require our service providers to maintain appropriate security measures regardless of where data is processed. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses or similar mechanisms to ensure adequate protection of personal data in international transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [PRIVACY-EMAIL].

10. Your Rights Over Your Information

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

10.1 Right to access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this within 30 days of your request.

10.2 Right to correction

If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request correction.

10.3 Right to deletion (right to be forgotten)

You can request that we delete your personal information. Exceptions apply where we have legal obligations to retain certain data.

10.4 Right to data portability

You can request your information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format that you can transfer to another service.

10.5 Right to withdraw consent

If we process your information based on your consent (such as newsletter subscription), you can withdraw consent at any time. For newsletter, click the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any email.

10.6 Right to object

You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing or profiling.

10.7 Right to lodge a complaint

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you can file a complaint with the Philippine National Privacy Commission at privacy.gov.ph (for Philippine residents) or your local data protection authority.

10.8 How to exercise your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [PRIVACY-EMAIL]. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure we are sharing your information only with you.

11. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website (HTTPS)
• Secure web hosting with industry-standard security practices
• Cloudflare protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic
• Regular software updates to patch security vulnerabilities
• Strong authentication for administrative access to our website
• Limited internal access to user data on need-to-know basis
• Automated backups to protect against data loss

Despite these measures, no internet transmission is 100 percent secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. If you become aware of any security incident or unauthorized access, please notify us immediately at [PRIVACY-EMAIL].

12. Children’s Privacy

supplementph.com is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. Our content covers topics (dietary supplements, skincare with retinoids, K-beauty products) that are not appropriate for marketing to minors.

If you are under 18, please do not submit any personal information through our website. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. Parents who believe their child has provided personal information to us can contact [PRIVACY-EMAIL] to request deletion.

13. Philippine Data Privacy Act Compliance

supplementph.com complies with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. As a Philippine-focused publication, we adhere to the following principles:

13.1 Lawful processing

We process personal information only for legitimate purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

13.2 Transparency

We provide clear information about what data we collect and how we use it through this Privacy Policy.

13.3 Proportionality

We collect only the information necessary for the stated purposes.

13.4 Data subject rights

Filipino data subjects have all rights granted under the Data Privacy Act including the rights described in Section 10 of this policy.

13.5 National Privacy Commission contact

If you have concerns about our handling of your personal information and we have not resolved them to your satisfaction, you may file a complaint with the Philippine National Privacy Commission at privacy.gov.ph, email info@privacy.gov.ph, or call (632) 8234-2228.

14. GDPR Compliance (European Union Visitors)

Although supplementph.com is primarily targeted at Philippine consumers, European Union visitors may access our site. For EU visitors, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

14.1 Legal basis for processing

We process EU visitor information based on:

• Consent (for newsletter subscription, optional cookies)
• Legitimate interest (for analytics, security, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligation (for compliance with applicable laws)

14.2 Data controller

supplementph.com acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website.

14.3 EU visitor rights

EU visitors have all GDPR rights including access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, and objection. To exercise these rights, contact [PRIVACY-EMAIL].

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Material changes will be highlighted at the top of this page.

The ‘Last Updated’ date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make significant changes that affect how we use your personal information, we will notify you by email (for subscribers) or through a prominent notice on our website before the changes take effect.

16. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

For privacy-related requests, please include ‘Privacy Request’ in the subject line and specify the right you wish to exercise (access, correction, deletion, etc.). We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

16.1 For Philippine residents

Philippine residents who wish to file a privacy complaint may also contact the National Privacy Commission at privacy.gov.ph or info@privacy.gov.ph.

16.2 For EU residents

EU residents may also lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority. A list of EU data protection authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en.

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Thank you for trusting supplementph.com with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.