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1. Introduction
Authentic Path Consulting ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website or our services. We are a company registered in the Philippines (SEC Company Registration No. 2024-184726) and we process personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide: When you fill in our contact form, request more information, or engage our services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, subject or topic of interest, and any message or other content you submit.
- Information we obtain in the course of our services: When you become a client, we may collect additional information necessary to provide our services (e.g. company details, identification, tax-related information, and other data required for incorporation, accounting, compliance, or other support).
- Technical and usage data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This may involve the use of cookies or similar technologies as described below.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide the information or services you request;
- Communicate with you about our services, updates, or administrative matters;
- Provide and manage our services (e.g. company formation, accounting, compliance, liquidation, relocation support);
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. SEC, BIR, and other Philippine authorities);
- Improve our website and services;
- Protect our rights and the security of our systems and users.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and to collect technical and usage data. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Disclosure of your information
We may disclose your information:
- To our service providers (e.g. hosting, email, IT support) who assist us in operating our website and business, subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations;
- To regulators, government authorities, or other parties when required by law or to protect our legal rights;
- In connection with a merger, sale, or other transfer of our business or assets, subject to the same privacy commitments.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. record-keeping obligations under Philippine law), and to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our retention procedures.
7. Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions;
- Object to or restrict certain processing;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in the Philippines.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
10. Children
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and indicate the date of the last update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, you may contact us at:
Authentic Path Consulting
1026 Castillejos St, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 928 233 2426
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