Privacy Policy
Berthaphil, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (collectively referred to as "Berthaphil," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, processes, and stores personal data about you when you interact with us through our website https://berthaphil.com, inquire about our services, attend our events, or engage in business with us—provided you have given your express consent. This Privacy Policy aims to inform you about how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Collection of Personal Data
We collect only the personal data necessary and relevant to our dealings with you. This information is retained only as long as required to fulfill its purpose or as mandated by law. After that period, we securely dispose of such data.
By accessing our premises or voluntarily providing your personal data through online or physical forms, you explicitly authorize us—along with our authorized personnel and third-party service providers—to collect and process the following types of personal information, which may include but are not limited to:
- Full Name
- Home/Business Address
- Email Address
- Contact Number / Mobile Number
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Educational Background
- Employment Details
- Government-issued IDs or numbers
- CCTV footage (if visiting our premises)
If you provide personal data of a third party, it is understood that you have obtained consent from said party for us to collect and process their information under this policy.
Use and Processing of Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following legitimate business purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or service requests
- To facilitate service delivery and client relationship management
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., BIR, SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth)
- To evaluate job applications (if applicable)
- To improve our website and services through analytics
- To send updates, offers, and marketing communications, with your prior consent
All personal data are processed in accordance with applicable laws and will not be used for purposes contrary to law, morals, or public policy.
Sharing of Personal Data
Your personal data may be shared within Berthaphil and with:
- Authorized agents and business partners
- Consultants, vendors, and service providers who support our operations
- Government agencies when legally required
Storage and Protection of Personal Data
We implement appropriate organizational, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal data. These include:
- Restricted access to sensitive data
- Secure storage solutions
- SSL encryption for online transmissions
- Regular security audits and malware scanning
- Employee training and signed confidentiality agreements
Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and collect statistical data about site usage. Cookies help us remember your preferences and analyze traffic to enhance our content and services.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect site functionality.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We advise users to review those policies before sharing personal data.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the revised policy.
Consent
By accessing our services, submitting forms, or visiting our premises, you provide your express consent for the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
