Introduction

At Barangay Ambiong, we are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, utilize, and secure your information when you visit our official website or use any of our digital services. By accessing or interacting with our online platforms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes data you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, contact number, home address, and any other details necessary for specific barangay services (e.g., when applying for clearances or registering for community events).
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our online presence.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to enhance your Browse experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. For more details on how we use cookies and your options, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

Your collected information serves several purposes:

• To deliver and manage barangay services, including processing applications, scheduling appointments, and responding to your inquiries.
• To personalize and enhance your experience on our website and digital platforms.
• To communicate important updates, announcements, or changes related to our services and policies.
• To send newsletters or promotional materials if you have explicitly opted in to receive them.
• To analyze website usage and trends, which helps us improve our services and online infrastructure.
• To fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include data encryption, secure access controls, regular security assessments, and adherence to best practices in data protection. However, it's important to remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely foolproof. While we strive for maximum security, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

Barangay Ambiong values your privacy and **does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.** We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering specific barangay services (e.g., IT support, analytics providers). These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and are only permitted to use your data for the specific purposes for which we engage them.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law (e.g., for records, legal compliance). Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely disposed of or anonymized. If you wish to request the deletion of your data, please contact us, subject to any legal retention requirements.

Your Data Protection Rights

As a data subject, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, in accordance with applicable Philippine data privacy laws:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we have about you.
• Right to Erasure/Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Barangay Ambiong may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make revisions, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be adjusted accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at ambiongbhs@gmail.com or visit our dedicated Facebook page.