Privacy Policy

Philippines Law Library (the "App") · Package ph.phillaw.library
Effective date: 8 May 2026 · Last updated: 8 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Philippines Law Library handles information when you use the App. We have built the App to function entirely on your device. We do not run servers that collect user data, and we do not require accounts. If anything in this document is unclear, contact us at the email at the bottom.

1. Summary

• We do not collect personal data.
• Bookmarks, notes, reading progress, and settings live only on your device.
• The App does not require an account.
• The App works fully offline after install.
• The current release does not show ads. A future release may show ads via Google AdMob; this policy is updated before that change ships.

2. Information we do not collect

We do not collect, transmit, or store any of the following on our servers:

• Name, email address, phone number, or any other personal identifier
• Precise or approximate location
• Device contacts, photos, microphone audio, or camera input
• Browsing history outside the App
• Health, financial, or biometric information

3. Information stored on your device

The App stores the following locally using SQLite and AsyncStorage on your device. This data never leaves your device unless you choose to share or back it up yourself (e.g., through Android cloud backup):

• Bookmarks — sections you save, plus folder names you create
• Notes — text notes you write against a section
• Reading progress — last section opened and scroll position
• Preferences — theme, font size, font family, voice rate, high-contrast toggle
• Bundled corpus — the law content shipped with the App, plus any updated content you download via "Check for content updates"

You can delete all of this at any time from Profile → Reset bookmarks, notes & progress, or by uninstalling the App.

4. Network use

The App is offline-first. It makes outbound network requests only in the following cases:

• Content updates. When you tap "Check for content updates" the App fetches a small JSON manifest from a public content endpoint to compare versions. Only the App version string and your device's HTTP User-Agent are sent (standard web request headers). No personal identifiers are sent.
• Sharing and external links. If you share a section or follow an external reference, your operating system's share sheet or browser handles that request. The App does not log it.

5. Permissions

The App requests these Android permissions:

• INTERNET — to download content updates and (in future releases) serve ads.
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE — to detect whether you are online before attempting an update.

The App does not request location, camera, microphone, contacts, or storage permissions.

6. Advertising (future releases)

The current release of the App does not display advertisements. We may enable Google AdMob ads in a future release to keep the App free. When that happens:

• AdMob may collect a hashed advertising identifier (Android Advertising ID) and limited device information to serve relevant ads. See Google's Privacy Policy and AdMob's data practices.
• You can reset or limit your Advertising ID from Android Settings → Privacy → Ads.
• This Privacy Policy will be updated and dated before any ad-enabled release ships, and the Play listing will be updated to reflect that ads are present.

7. Analytics and crash reporting

The current release does not use third-party analytics, crash reporting, or attribution SDKs. If we add crash reporting in a later release we will name the provider here and update the Play "Data safety" disclosure.

8. Children

The App provides reference material on Philippine law, including statutes that describe serious crimes (Revised Penal Code, RA 9165 on dangerous drugs, etc.). The App is intended for users 18 and older and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

9. Legal disclaimer about content

The legal texts in the App are provided for reference only and are not legal advice. Sources include the Official Gazette of the Philippines and lawphil.net. Always consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

10. Your rights

Because we do not collect personal data, there is no remote account or profile to access, rectify, or delete. You retain full control over local App data through:

• Reset — Profile → Reset bookmarks, notes & progress
• Uninstall — removes all App data from the device

11. Data security

Local data is stored in the App's private storage area, which on modern Android is sandboxed per-app. Network requests use HTTPS. Because we hold no servers and no accounts, there is no central database that could be breached.

12. International users

The App is published from the Philippines and is available globally. Because no personal data is transmitted off-device, there is no cross-border transfer of personal data to disclose under the GDPR (EU/EEA) or similar regimes.

13. Changes to this policy

When this policy changes (for example, when ads are enabled or a new third-party service is added), we will update the "Last updated" date at the top and, where the change is material, highlight it in the App's release notes. Continued use of the App after an update means you accept the revised policy.

14. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns:
Email: support@phillaw.ph
Developer: North Coast Studio

© 2026 North Coast Studio. Philippines Law Library is an independent reference application and is not affiliated with the Government of the Philippines, the Official Gazette, or lawphil.net.