Scope of Data Collection
We collect personal information to fulfill business operations, comply with legal obligations, and address your requests. This includes:
- Basic Details: Name, contact information, and residence.
- Sensitive Data: Age, financial records, biometric identifiers (e.g., fingerprints, facial recognition), medical history, government-issued IDs, tax returns, and employment records.
- Digital Footprints: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website/app usage patterns (e.g., frequency of access).
Non-personal aggregate data, such as anonymized login statistics, is gathered to optimize system performance and email management.
Cookie Usage and Tracking
Cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering preferences and tailoring content. For example, traffic analysis cookies identify high-traffic pages to improve website design. You may accept or decline cookies during your initial visit via a pop-up prompt. Declining cookies may limit access to certain features.
Purposes of Data Processing
We process your data lawfully and transparently:
- Investor/Shareholder Services: Verify identities for dividend payments, stock registration, and shareholder benefits. Statistical analysis of collective data helps streamline service delivery.
- Employment Management: For job applicants, we assess qualifications. For employees, we manage compensation, workplace safety, and career development programs.
- Customer Engagement: Address inquiries, fulfill contracts, and design personalized services. Data analytics drive customer retention strategies and service improvements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Shareholder transactions, tax filings, and legal disputes require disclosures to entities like the Philippine Stock Exchange or Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Data Security Measures
Advanced safeguards protect your information:
- Technical Controls: Encryption, firewalls, and access restrictions.
- Physical Protections: Secure storage for physical documents.
- Retention Policies: Data is retained only as long as legally or operationally necessary (e.g., tax records for 10 years). Disposal follows strict protocols to prevent unauthorized recovery.
Third-Party Disclosures
We share data only under strict conditions:
- Affiliates and Partners: For cross-promotions or analytics under binding agreements.
- Regulatory Bodies: Mandatory reporting to agencies like the SEC.
- Service Providers: Auditors, IT vendors, and legal advisors with confidentiality obligations.
We prohibit selling personal data to third parties for independent use.
Your Rights and Choices
Under Philippine privacy laws (e.g., Data Privacy Act of 2012), you may:
- Access or Delete Data: Request copies or deletion of your information.
- Correct Inaccuracies: Update outdated or incorrect records.
- Object to Processing: Opt out of marketing communications or automated decisions.
- Lodge Complaints: Escalate unresolved issues to the National Privacy Commission.
Policy Updates
Significant changes (e.g., new data uses) will be communicated through revised notices. Minor updates may occur without direct notification.