Privacy Policy - Simando & Simando Law

At Simando Law, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use that data, and the measures we take to ensure your information is secure.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website’s contact forms, consultation scheduling, or other communications. The information we collect may include:

Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, and physical address)
Case-related Information (details of your legal inquiry or case provided through our consultation forms)
Technical Information (IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies or other tracking technologies)

How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used to:

Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
Provide legal services based on your case details.
Communicate with you about updates, services, and relevant legal news.
Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following cases:

With your consent or as required to provide our legal services.
As required by law, such as to comply with court orders or legal processes.

Data Protection

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to also protect your own data when communicating over the internet.

Your Data Privacy Rights

Under RA 10173 otherwise known as “The Data Privacy Act of 2012”, people whose personal information is collected, stored, and processed are called data subjects. Organizations who deal with your personal details, whereabouts, and preferences are dutybound to observe and respect your data privacy rights.

As a data subject, here are your rights:

Right to be informed;
Right to access;
Right to object;
Right to erasure/blocking;
Right to damages;
Right to file a complaint;
Right to rectify;
Right to data portability.

For more details about these rights, please visit this link: https://www.privacy.gov.ph/know-your-rights/

If you feel that your personal data has been misused, maliciously disclosed, or improperly disposed, or if any of the rights discussed here have been violated, the data subject has a right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].