❓ Frequently Asked Questions

-Be honest and constructive
-No offensive language or personal attacks
-No spam or promotional content
-Stay relevant to the location
-Respect cultural sensitivities

-Always inform someone of your travel plans
-Respect local customs and traditions
-Follow safety guidelines at heritage sites
-Bring necessary supplies (water, sun protection)
-Have emergency contact numbers saved

Yes, you can browse locations and view information as a guest without creating an account. However, leaving reviews requires registration.

We collect:

-Account information (username, email)
-Location data (only when you use navigation features)
-Review and rating data
-Usage analytics (anonymized)

Yes. Histoury follows data protection standards:

-Passwords are encrypted
-Personal information is not shared with third parties
-Reviews are displayed with usernames only

Histoury showcases:

-Traditional San Jose cuisine
-Specialty food products
-Indigenous recipes and dishes

Information is verified by the Tourism Office of San Jose and sourced from official records, historical documents, and community knowledge. Wikipedia links are provided for additional reference.

Photography policies vary by location. Please respect posted signage and ask permission when visiting private property or sacred sites.

While Histoury provides information and navigation, physical guided tours should be arranged through the Tourism Office of San Jose or local tour operators.

Histoury features:

-Historical landmarks and monuments
-Traditional cultural sites
-Museums and heritage centers
-Ancestral houses
-Religious and spiritual sites

Please report bugs through:

-The Feedback page on the website
-Contact the Tourism Office of San Jose
-Email the development team

This could be due to:

-Slow internet connection
-Server issues (temporary)
-Browser cache problems

Solution: Refresh the page or clear your browser cache.

Try these solutions:

-Check your internet connection (minimum 2 Mbps recommended)
-Clear your browser cache and cookies
-Close unnecessary browser tabs
-Try a different browser
-Disable browser extensions temporarily

Histoury is responsive and works on:

-Desktop computers
-Laptops
-Tablets
-Smartphones (iOS and Android)

Histoury works best on:

-Google Chrome (recommended)
-Microsoft Edge
-Opera Browser
-Mozilla Firefox
-Safari

Route saving is not currently available, but this feature may be added in future updates.

No, Histoury requires an internet connection to function. The OpenStreetMap API and real-time navigation features need active internet connectivity.

1. Go to the Navigation page
2. Click "Detect My Location" to start GPS tracking
3. Select your destination from the list
4. Click "Start Navigation"
5. Follow the route on the map

Live Tracking is a feature that:

-Shows your real-time location on the map
-Records your journey path
-Tracks distance traveled and time elapsed
-Displays your current speed

Yes! You can leave reviews for as many locations as you've visited.

Yes, reviews are moderated by administrators from the Tourism Office to ensure quality and appropriateness. Inappropriate, offensive, or spam reviews will be removed.

Review editing and deletion features may be limited. Contact an administrator if you need to modify or remove a review.

1. Make sure you're logged in
2. Find the location you want to review
3. Click "Leave a Review" or "⭐ Leave Review"
4. Select a rating (1-5 stars)
5. Write your review
6. Click "Submit Review"

Each location includes:

-Name and description
-Category (Cultural Heritage or Delicacy)
-Photos and images
-GPS coordinates
-Average rating and review count
-User reviews and feedback
-Wikipedia/reference links (when available)

Yes! You can switch between:

Tile View - Visual grid layout with images
List View - Detailed list format
Map View - Interactive geographical display

Use the search bar on the homepage:

1. Type the location name, category, or keywords
2. Press Enter or click the search icon
3. Browse through the filtered results

Histoury currently features numerous cultural heritage sites and local delicacy establishments throughout San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The database is regularly updated with new locations.

This could be due to:

-Location services being disabled in your browser
-Privacy settings blocking location access
-Poor GPS signal

Solution: Enable location services in your browser settings or use the "Set Location Manually" option.

Yes! Use the Navigation feature:

1. Go to the Navigation page from the menu
2. Click "Detect My Location" or set your location manually
3. Select your destination from the dropdown
4. Click "Start Navigation" to get turn-by-turn directions

Zoom in/out - Use the +/- buttons or scroll wheel
Pan - Click and drag the map
View locations - Click on markers to see details
Filter - Use category filters (Cultural Heritage or Local Delicacies)

Account deletion requests should be directed to the system administrator through the Tourism Office. Note that deleting your account will remove all your reviews and ratings.

Currently, username changes are not supported. If you need to change your email or have account-related concerns, please contact the Tourism Office of San Jose.

1. Go to the Login page
2.Click "Forgot Password?"
3. Enter your registered email address
4. Check your email for a verification code
5. Follow the instructions to reset your password

1. Click the "Register" button on the homepage
2. Fill in your username, email, and password
3. Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
4. Click "Create Account"
5. You'll be automatically logged in

You can browse locations and view information as a guest. However, to leave reviews and ratings, you'll need to create a free account.

Yes! Histoury is completely free to use. You can browse locations, view information, and use the interactive map without any charges.

Histoury is designed for:

Tourists and Visitors - Planning to explore San Jose
Local Residents - Discovering hidden gems in their hometown
Tourism Stakeholders - Promoting their businesses
Researchers and Students - Learning about local culture and heritage

Histoury is an interactive web-based platform dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage sites and local delicacies of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. It serves as a comprehensive digital guide for tourists, residents, and anyone interested in exploring the rich culture and culinary traditions of San Jose.