Privacy & Data Protection Policy: How We Safeguard Your Information
Effective Date: August 2026
1. Introduction and Consent
Emunah Business Consultancy Inc. (“Emunah”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described here.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect: - Personal Information: full name, company or business name, position or designation, email address, mobile or telephone number, business address, and other details you voluntarily provide. - Business Information: business registration documents, corporate records, financial and accounting records, payroll information, tax records, and other documents necessary for us to provide our consultancy and related services. - Website and Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date and time of access, and other similar data collected through standard web technologies.
3. Purposes of Processing
We process personal data only for legitimate and lawful purposes, including: - Responding to inquiries and requests - Providing consultancy, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, business registration, and related professional services - Preparing and filing documents with government agencies and regulatory bodies - Managing client engagements, billing, and collections - Communicating updates, notices, and service-related information - Improving our services, website, and client experience - Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations - Protecting our legitimate interests and enforcing our legal rights
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful criteria under Philippine data privacy law:
- Your consent
- Necessity for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
- Protection of your vital interests or those of another person
- Legitimate interests pursued by Emunah, provided that such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We treat all client information with strict confidentiality. We may share personal data only when necessary with:
- Government agencies and regulatory bodies (such as the BIR, SEC, DTI, LGUs, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund) when required to perform our services or comply with law
- Banks and financial institutions, when authorized by you or necessary for transactions
- Professional advisers, auditors, or legal counsel, where needed for legitimate business or legal purposes
- Third‑party service providers that support our operations (such as IT, cloud storage, and document management providers), subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations
- Other parties when required by law, court order, or competent government authority We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction. These measures may include restricted access to records, password‑protected systems, secure storage solutions, and confidentiality obligations for our personnel and service providers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
- Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our rights and agreements After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted, destroyed, anonymized, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with law and our internal policies.
8. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Subject to applicable law, you may exercise the following rights under the Data Privacy Act:
- Right to be informed about the processing of your personal data
- Right to access personal data we hold about you
- Right to object to processing, under certain conditions
- Right to correct or rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to suspend, withdraw, or order the blocking, removal, or destruction of your personal data
- Right to data portability, where applicable - Right to damages for violations of your data privacy rights
- Right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the Data Privacy Act, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Emunah Business Consultancy Inc.
Email: admin@emunahbusinessconsultancy.com
Telephone: +63 956 498 5290
Office Address: 2F Elvira's Building, Sitio Lutao, Seguinon, Albuera, Leyte
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, business practices, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this website with its effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy.