We keep things simple: SakayGuide collects the minimum information needed to work, and only with your permission.
Last updated: August 2, 2026SakayGuide is a free, non-official reference tool for Philippine commuters. Our privacy approach is minimal and transparent:
We collect the following information to make the website work:
When you press "Near Me" or allow location detection, your browser may share your GPS coordinates. This is used only to show nearby gas stations or place your start pin on the map. If you decline, we use an approximate IP-based location, or the default Intramuros center.
Routes and places you save are stored in your browser's local storage on your device only. They never leave your device.
Whether you enable browser notifications is stored locally on your device.
As part of our growth plan, we may count anonymous events â such as fare calculations, gas-station searches, and completed route plans â to understand how the website is used. No personally identifiable travel history is collected unless you clearly consent.
Saved places, saved routes, and preferences are stored in your browser's local storage. This means:
To provide fares, maps, traffic, and fuel prices, SakayGuide uses third-party services. Each service may process the information you provide to it, and is governed by its own privacy policy.
| Service | What It Receives | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| TomTom | Your chosen start/destination coordinates | Traffic tiles, incidents, and route calculation |
| GasWatchPH (via our proxy) | Fuel price requests (no personal data) | Live gas station prices and advisories |
| OpenStreetMap | Map tile requests | Interactive map display |
| Nominatim (OSM) | Search terms / coordinates you enter | Place search and reverse geocoding |
| ipapi.co / ip-api.com | Your IP address | Approximate location fallback when GPS is unavailable |
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers for details on their data handling.
Our growth plan (see the About page) calls for privacy-respecting event tracking of key actions:
We may ask for permission to send browser notifications for meaningful updates (such as fare or fuel-price changes). Notification access is optional, can be toggled anytime, and is only enabled after you grant permission.
SakayGuide itself does not rely on tracking cookies. Third-party services (such as map tile providers) may set their own cookies or cache data as part of normal browser operation.
SakayGuide is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Because we do not run accounts or store your personal data on servers, there is little to retain. Anonymous event counts, if collected, are aggregated and not linked to individuals. We use industry-standard practices (HTTPS, rate limiting) to keep the website secure.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent change. For questions about privacy or to report a concern, see the FAQ or use our feedback channel.