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Privacy Policy

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Pagdanganan Law ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit this website or contact us.

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Information We Collect

When you use the contact form on this website, we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide, which may include your full name, email address, telephone number, and a description of your legal concern. We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as government-issued identification numbers, health records, or financial account details) through this website. We may also collect non-personal technical information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited, solely for the purpose of improving the website's performance.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide exclusively to respond to your inquiry, assess whether we can assist with your legal matter, and communicate with you regarding a potential or existing attorney-client relationship. We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

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Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the basis of your consent, which you provide by voluntarily submitting the contact form on this website. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the details provided below. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law and professional regulations governing the legal profession in the Philippines. Inquiry records that do not result in an engagement are typically retained for a period of one (1) year, after which they are securely disposed of.

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Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not disclose your personal information to third parties except: (a) with your explicit consent; (b) when required by law, court order, or competent government authority; or (c) to our authorized service providers who assist in operating this website, subject to strict confidentiality obligations. All third-party service providers are required to handle your information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable data privacy laws.

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Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to: (a) be informed of how your personal information is being processed; (b) access your personal information held by us; (c) correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information; (d) object to the processing of your personal information; (e) request the erasure or blocking of your personal information; and (f) file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

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Cookies and Tracking

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of this website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at: Pagdanganan Law, 4F BPI Family Bank Center, 109 Paseo De Roxas corner Dela Rosa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City 1229, Philippines. You may also reach us through the contact form on this website.

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