Introduction
betterlaspinas.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
This policy is designed to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, we process personal information based on the following lawful criteria:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms or email communications
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our website, ensure security, and provide better civic services
- Legal Obligation: When required by Philippine law or government authorities
- Public Interest: To promote transparency and civic engagement in local governance
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address (when you contact us or submit feedback)
- Name (if provided in correspondence)
- Message content and inquiries
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and feedback
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To ensure website security and prevent abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website usage.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only with service providers, when required by law, or with your explicit consent.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting infrastructure, and regular security assessments.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary. Contact information is deleted within 1 year of last contact. Server logs are automatically deleted after 90 days.
Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act
- Right to Be Informed
- Right to Access
- Right to Object
- Right to Erasure or Blocking
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to File a Complaint
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] .
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age without parental consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page will be revised when changes are made.
Last Updated: February 19, 2026