Cookie & Cache Policy

Effective Date: April 19, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our services. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

The LGU #4 Emergency Communication System uses cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Session Cookies Keep you logged in during your visit and maintain your session state Session (deleted when browser closes)
Authentication Cookies Remember your login status and user preferences Up to 30 days
Language Preference Store your selected language (English/Filipino) 1 year
Theme Preference Remember your light/dark mode preference 1 year
Security Cookies Help protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure access Session

What is Browser Cache?

Browser cache is temporary storage on your device that saves copies of web pages, images, and other content. When you revisit our website, your browser can load these cached files instead of downloading them again, making the site load faster and reducing data usage.

How We Use Cache

Our system uses caching to improve performance:

  • Static Assets: CSS, JavaScript, and image files are cached to speed up page loading
  • Translation Files: Language files are cached locally to provide instant language switching
  • Emergency Alerts: Recent alert data may be temporarily cached for offline viewing
  • User Preferences: Your settings are cached for quick access
Note: Cached emergency alert information is stored locally on your device only and is regularly updated when you have an internet connection.

Your Privacy and Security

We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we protect you:

  • We do not use cookies to track your browsing activity on other websites
  • We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties
  • All cookies are encrypted and transmitted securely (HTTPS)
  • Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication cookies contain encrypted tokens, not your actual password

Managing Cookies and Cache

You can control cookies and cache through your browser settings:

To Clear Cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

To Clear Cache:

  • Chrome: Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Delete (Mac)
  • Firefox: Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Delete (Mac)
  • Safari: Develop menu → Empty Caches
  • Edge: Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete
Important: Clearing cookies will log you out of the system. You will need to log in again after clearing cookies.

Disabling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies. However, please note that:

  • Disabling cookies will prevent you from logging into the system
  • Language and theme preferences will not be saved
  • Some features may not function properly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently

For emergency communication purposes, we recommend keeping cookies enabled to ensure you receive timely alerts and notifications.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie & Cache Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie & Cache Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@lgu4-emergency.gov.ph

Phone: (02) 8-XXX-XXXX

Address: LGU #4 Emergency Communication System, Quezon City

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