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Privacy You Can Trust

Transparency is our priority. Here's exactly how we protect your data and respect your privacy—simple, clear, and honest.

GDPR Compliant
Local Data Storage
Filipino Owned

Built with Care

Privacy isn't just policy for us—it's personal. We built Saysay because we genuinely care about Filipino communities.

  • We're Filipinos building for Filipinos
  • Your data stays within our secure infrastructure
  • No selling data to foreign companies
  • Local data, local values

What We Collect

Only what makes your news experience better—nothing more, nothing less.

  • Location (city/barangay level) for local news
  • Reading preferences to improve recommendations
  • Account info (email, phone) for login and alerts
  • Usage patterns to make the app faster and more helpful

How We Protect You

Bank-level security meets Filipino values of trust and respect—secure but approachable.

  • End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data
  • Regular security audits by Filipino cybersecurity experts
  • No data shared without your explicit permission
  • 24/7 monitoring to keep your information safe

Your Rights

Your data, your choice. Filipino transparency with global standards—complete openness, no hidden agendas.

  • Download all your data anytime
  • Delete your account and data completely
  • Control what notifications you receive
  • Opt out of any feature you don't want

Your Community Reports

When you share news, photos, or videos from your community, here's exactly what we collect and how we handle it.

  • The content you submit: text, photos, videos, and any attachments
  • Location data: GPS coordinates or the location you specify for the report
  • Device information: camera metadata, submission time, and device type
  • Your contributor profile: submission history, quality scores, and tier status

How We Use Your Reports

Your community reports help keep Filipinos informed. Here's how we process and share them.

  • Verification: We review submissions for accuracy and newsworthiness
  • AI Enhancement: Our system may improve clarity, add context, or generate headlines
  • Publication: Approved reports appear in local feeds and may be featured prominently
  • Partner Distribution: Reports may be shared with news partners and broadcasters

Report Retention & Deletion

Your data, your control. Here's how long we keep your submissions and how to delete them.

  • Published reports: Retained indefinitely as part of the news archive (standard practice)
  • Unpublished drafts: Automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity
  • Deletion requests: You can request deletion; we'll remove from active feeds within 72 hours
  • Archive notice: Published content may remain in news archives even after deletion from active feeds

Take Control of Your Privacy

Don't just read about privacy—actually manage it. These tools put you in complete control.

Manage Your Data

Control your privacy settings

Download Your Data

Get a copy of all your information

Contact Our Team

Questions about your privacy?

A Personal Promise

"We built Saysay because we believe every Filipino deserves news that truly serves them. Your trust is sacred to us—we'll never compromise it for profit."

— The Saysay Team

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