Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name, email, subject, and message when using the Contact Us form.
• Email, password, and other information in connection with the account registration process.
• Name and email address when submitting a comment.
• Email address when subscribing to our newsletter.

Information from Third-Party Authentication Providers

• When you choose to register or log in using Google Sign-In, you authorize Google to share certain information with us.
• This may include your name, email address, and profile image, as permitted by your Google account privacy settings.
• We use this information solely for account authentication, account creation, and account management purposes.
• We do not have access to or store your Google account password.

You may revoke access to our website at any time through your Google account security settings.

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• To send newsletters and updates (if subscribed).
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
• To prevent spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to support our website operations, including hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics tools, and spam protection systems. These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent to data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at LEC@boi.gov.ph.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

LEC@boi.gov.ph