PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
[Your Company/Website Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website, services, and related platforms.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a. Personal Information
Full name
Contact details (email, mobile/telephone number, address)
Account information
Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, inquiries, or registration
b. Sensitive Personal Information
(Only when necessary and with proper consent)
Government-issued IDs
Birthdate
Health or financial information (if applicable)
c. Automatically Collected Data
IP address
Browser type and device information
Cookies and usage data
Pages visited and time spent on the website
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your data only for legitimate purposes, including:
To provide and improve our services
To verify your identity and manage your account
To communicate updates, promotions, or service notifications
To analyze website performance and user behavior
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
To respond to inquiries, concerns, or feedback
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Your consent
Contractual necessity
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, fraud prevention)
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data only under the following conditions:
With service providers assisting in operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)
With government agencies when required by law or court order
With affiliated partners for services you opt into
With your explicit consent
We do not sell or trade personal information.
6. Data Storage and Retention
Your personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as:
Necessary to fulfill the purposes stated here
Required by applicable laws
Needed for legitimate business interests
Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Data Protection and Security Measures
We use organizational, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
Encryption
Access controls
Secure servers
Regular security updates
Employee confidentiality obligations
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Your Data Privacy Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:
Be informed about data collection and processing
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or outdated data
Object to processing
Erasure or blocking of data
Data portability
File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
To exercise your rights, contact us at the information below.
9. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You may modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some features may not function properly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data privacy rights, contact:
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
[Name of DPO]
[Email Address]
[Contact Number]
[Business Address]
You may also contact the National Privacy Commission for complaints or inquiries.
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