MUNICIPALITY OF PINILI

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Municipality of Pinili. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information to provide and improve our services, including:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address.
Transaction Data: Information related to payments, permits, and service requests.
Usage Data: Details of your interactions with our website and services, including IP addresses and browser types.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To process applications, requests, and payments, and to provide services.
Communication: To send updates, notifications, and responses to inquiries.
Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and website.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

4. Data Protection

We employ various measures to protect your personal information, including:

Technical Safeguards: Encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect data during transmission and storage.
Administrative Safeguards: Access controls, staff training, and policies to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your personal information with third parties under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: To support our operations, such as processing payments or providing technical support. These parties are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes specified.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to legal processes or requests.
Public Records: As required by law, certain information may be available as part of public records.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We will securely dispose of your data when it is no longer needed.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your information under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Municipality of Pinili
Brgy.#1 Valbuena
Pinili, Ilocos Norte, 2905
lgupinili@yahoo.com

9. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of significant changes through appropriate channels.

10. Consent

By using our services or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this privacy policy.