Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Data Collection Overview

PinoySurnames.com ("we," "us") does not require an account and does not collect personally identifiable information to use the surname lookup tool. Basic, non-identifying usage data (pages viewed, general location by country/region, device type) may be collected automatically through analytics to help us understand which surnames people search for and improve the site.

If you email us (for example, through the "Report a Bug" link), we receive whatever information you choose to include in that email, such as your email address and message content. We use this only to respond to your message.

Google AdSense Disclosure

This site may display ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.

AI Tools Disclosure

Portions of this site's content and code were developed with the assistance of AI tools (including Anthropic's Claude). The site itself does not send your searches or any personal data to an AI model while you use the lookup tool — the surname database runs entirely in your browser.

CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at the email below.

GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. Because this site does not require accounts and collects minimal data, most requests will simply confirm we hold no personal data tied to you beyond anonymized analytics.

Affiliate Disclosure

This site may contain affiliate links (for example, to genealogy research services). If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@vanilabs.co.