PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 24, 2024
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1. Introduction
At DESAGA LAW ("we," "us," or "our"), located in Cauayan City, Isabela, Philippines, we recognize the importance of protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information when you visit our website, desagalaw.com.
We are committed to complying with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
2. The Role of Google and Blogger
It is crucial to understand that this website is hosted by Blogger, a service provided by Google LLC. DESAGA LAW does not manage the underlying infrastructure of this site.
As such, your use of this website is primarily subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By using this site, you acknowledge that Google collects certain data automatically, over which DESAGA LAW has no control.
Automatic Data Collection by Google
When you visit websites powered by Blogger, Google may automatically collect information regarding your device and usage. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Referring URLs
- Interactions with the site (page views, time spent)
- Use of Cookies and similar tracking technologies used by Google for analytics and service functionality.
For detailed information on how Google collects and processes this data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
3. Information We Collect Directly
DESAGA LAW operates this website primarily for informational purposes. We do not collect personal data directly through this website itself. There are no user account registration portals, sign-up forms, or newsletter subscription boxes on desagalaw.com.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We only collect personal information if you voluntarily choose to provide it to us by contacting us outside of this website infrastructure. This may occur if you:
- Send us an email via the addresses provided on our Contact page.
- Call our provided telephone numbers.
- Message us through our linked social media platforms (e.g., Facebook or Instagram).
The information you provide may include your Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and the details of your legal inquiry.
4. How We Use Your Information
If you voluntarily provide us with your personal information through the channels listed above, DESAGA LAW uses this information solely for the operations of the firm, including:
- Responding to your inquiries and requests for legal services.
- Conducting necessary conflict-of-interest checks.
- Communicating with you regarding potential legal engagements.
- Administrative purposes related to firm management.
5. Disclosure and Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We will not disclose your personal information except in the following limited circumstances:
- When required by law, court order, or regulatory requirement.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of DESAGA LAW, our clients, or others.
6. Data Retention
If you communicate with us voluntarily, DESAGA LAW will retain your contact information and inquiry details in our firm's secure records.
We retain this data to maintain records of inquiries and for operational purposes. We will keep this data until you specifically request its deletion, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, for regulatory compliance or defense of legal claims).
7. Your Rights Under Philippine Law
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have rights as a data subject regarding the personal information you hold with us. These include:
- The right to be informed that your data is being processed.
- The right to access your data.
- The right to object to processing.
- The right to erasure or blocking (the "right to be forgotten") upon request, subject to legal limitations.
- The right to rectify errors in your data.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Facebook and Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding any personal data you may have voluntarily provided to our firm, please contact us at:
DESAGA LAW
No. 14 2F CityMaxx, Rizal Avenue, City of Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines 3305
Email: docket@desagalaw.com