Privacy Policy
LTO Tracker PH (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent information website operated by a team based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. We are not affiliated with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the LTMS Portal, or any Philippine government agency.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data when you visit https://ltotrackerph.ph/ .
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
We are an independent Filipino team that provides free educational guides and tracking tools to help vehicle owners navigate LTO’s online services. Our contact details are:
- Website: https://ltotrackerph.ph/
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Area: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at the email above.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Information You Give Us Directly
When you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
We use this only to respond to your inquiry. We do not store it in any marketing database or share it with third parties.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit lto-tracker.ph/, standard web technology automatically collects:
- Your browser type and version
- Your device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Your approximate location (country or city level only)
- Pages you visit and time spent on them
- The website that referred you to us
This data is collected in aggregate form and cannot be used to identify you personally.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to your questions and feedback — when you email us, we use your contact details solely to reply
- To improve our content — aggregate traffic data helps us understand which guides are most helpful so we can improve them
- To maintain site performance — technical data helps us identify and fix errors or loading issues
- To display relevant advertising — we use Google AdSense to serve ads on our site (see Section 5 below)
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. LTO Tracker Tool — What We Do and Do Not Store
Our plate number and driver’s license tracker tools connect directly to LTO’s publicly accessible database to retrieve status information.
We want to be fully transparent:
- We do not store your plate number, MV file number, license number, or date of birth on our servers
- We do not log your tracker search queries
- We do not share any tracking data you enter with third parties
- All tracker queries are processed in real time and discarded immediately after your result is displayed
You should never enter sensitive personal information beyond what the tracker fields require.
5. Cookies and Advertising
We use cookies to operate and improve our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Data collected is anonymous and aggregated. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
Advertising Cookies We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of our site function.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | View Policy |
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | View Policy |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance | View Policy |
We do not control how these third parties collect or use your data. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Legal requirement — if required by Philippine law, a court order, or government authority
- Protection of rights — to protect the safety, rights, or property of our users or our team
- Business transfer — if our website is transferred to another operator, user data would be disclosed as part of that transfer with advance notice provided
8. Data Retention
- Contact form and email inquiries — retained for up to 12 months for correspondence records, then deleted
- Analytics data — retained by Google Analytics for 26 months by default
- Advertising data — managed and retained by Google AdSense per their policy
We do not retain any tracker search data as stated in Section 4.
9. Your Rights Under Philippine Law
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to be informed — you have the right to know what data we collect and how we use it
- Right to access — you may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to correction — you may request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary
- Right to object — you may object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing
- Right to data portability — you may request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Data Privacy Request.” We will respond within 15 business days.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
11. External Links
Our guides and articles may contain links to external websites including the official LTO tracker, LTMS portal, and other Philippine government websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information including:
- HTTPS encryption across all pages of https://ltotrackerph.ph/
- Regular security monitoring via Cloudflare
- Limited internal access to any collected contact data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or Philippine legal requirements. When we make changes we will:
- Update the Last Updated date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Area: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Response Time: Within 15 business days
For complaints regarding data privacy violations, you may also contact the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines at privacy.gov.ph.