Data Protection Notice

In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, PHILCEMENT CORPORATION (the “Corporation”) issues this Personal Data Protection Notice (“Notice”). This Notice outlines the Corporation’s practices and procedures for collecting, processing, and storing personal data when you avail yourself of the Corporation’s products and services. This includes, but is not limited to, entering into a contract, participating in any event, accessing its websites and mobile applications, and applying for a Notice. Please note that this Notice may be amended by the Corporation from time to time without prior notice.

1. Collection of Personal Data

In the regular course of business, the Corporation may request that you provide certain personal information to facilitate transactions or events with you, or to deliver the necessary goods, services, and/or communications related to such transactions or events. The information that may be collected includes your name, age, date of birth, nationality, civil status, mailing address, email address, phone number, passport number, Tax Identification Number (if applicable), or any other government-issued ID numbers, occupation, corporation/office information, or any other personal details necessary to enhance your experience. Similar information may also be collected from your spouse, co-buyers, or individuals you authorize to transact with the Corporation on your behalf.

2. Use and Processing of Personal Data

The Corporation may use and process the personal data collected about you to enable your agent to assist you in meeting the requirements of your account, or to allow your participation in an event and other similar events organized by the Corporation. This may include the publication of your name if you win, as well as for purposes related to discounts, promotions, sales, advertisements, marketing activities, and commercial communications, including direct marketing. At all times, your personal data will not be used or processed for any purpose that contradicts the law, morals, or public policy.

3. Sharing of Personal Data

The Corporation may share personal data between and among the entities within the Corporation to enable them to provide you with personalized services. The Corporation may also share personal data with your real estate agent, vendors, consultants, marketing partners, and other service providers who require access to this information to perform work on behalf of the Corporation. If and when necessary, a data-sharing agreement will govern any sharing of data between and among the Corporation and/or its real estate agents, vendors, consultants, marketing partners, and other service providers. Additionally, the Corporation may share personal data in accordance with relevant government agencies as required by law.

4. Storage and Protection of Personal Data

The Corporation has instituted policies and procedures designed to protect the personal data it has collected and continues to collect. These measures include securing documents containing personal data and requiring non-disclosure agreements from employees, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other relevant parties.

The Corporation’s websites are regularly scanned for security vulnerabilities to ensure that your visit is as safe as possible. Additionally, the Corporation uses regular malware scanning. Your personal data is stored behind secured networks
and is only accessible to a limited number of individuals who have special access rights. These individuals are required to keep personal data confidential. All sensitive or credit information you provide is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. The Corporation employs various security measures when you place an order, enter, submit, or access your information to maintain the safety of your personal data. All transactions are processed through a secure gateway provider and are neither stored nor processed on our servers.

While there is always a risk of unauthorized disclosure of personal data, the Corporation believes that the safeguards outlined above are sufficient to mitigate this risk. We are committed to continually updating and improving these safeguards to protect your personal data in compliance with the Data Privacy Act.

5. Use of Cookies

Please note that by visiting the Corporation’s websites, cookies are used. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow), enabling the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, the Corporation uses cookies to understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, allowing us to offer improved services. Additionally, cookies help the Corporation compile aggregate data about site traffic and user interaction, which helps us enhance the site experience and tools in the future.

You can choose to have your computer alert you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can disable all cookies through your browser settings. Since browsers vary, please refer to your browser’s Help Menu for instructions on how to modify your cookie settings. If you disable cookies, some features may be disabled, which could affect the functionality of the site.

For more details, please refer to our full Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the Data Privacy Act:

a. You have the right to be informed about the collection and processing of your personal data, including the purpose for which it will be processed, among other things. Therefore, you are encouraged to read this privacy policy before consenting to the collection and processing of your personal data. If you have any questions or need clarifications, please feel free to contact us or reach out to our Data Protection Officer.

b. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. You will be given an opportunity to withhold your consent to the processing of your personal data when the Corporation communicates with you, or by notifying our Data Protection Officer.

c. You have the right to access your personal data reasonably, by notifying our Data Protection Officer.

d. You have the right to rectify or correct any inaccuracies or errors in your personal data by submitting a request for rectification or correction to our Data Protection Officer.

e. You have the right to suspend, withdraw, or request the blocking, removal, or destruction of your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act. Please notify our Data Protection Officer if you wish to exercise this right.

f. You have the right to obtain a copy of your data in an electronic or structured format, if it is processed by electronic means and in a commonly used format. Submit your request to our Data Protection Officer.

g. You have the right to be indemnified if you incur damages due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, false, unlawfully obtained, or unauthorized use of your personal data.