Privacy Policy

Overview

Atty. Vincent Joshua L. Bohol is duly licensed by the Supreme Court of the Philippines to practice law. He is a member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

Data Protection Assurance

Atty. Bohol is committed to safeguarding the privacy of clients and other individuals. He ensures that the appropriate level of personal data protection is observed, adhering to the standards set forth by Republic Act No. 10173, commonly referred to as the "Data Privacy Act of 2012."

Privacy Rights under the DPA

As a data subject, you possess rights under the Data Privacy Act (DPA), which include:

1. Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and processing of your personal information. This encompasses the details of the data processing activities, the purposes for which your information is being processed, and other relevant information to ensure transparency.

2. Right to Access: You have the right to access your personal information held by us. This enables you to verify the lawfulness of the processing and to be aware of the specific details of your data that we hold.

3. Right to Rectification: You have the right to rectify or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information. This ensures that your data is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

4. Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information on legitimate grounds, except when the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest or in the exercise of official authority.

5. Right to Erasure or Blocking: You have the right to request the erasure or blocking of your personal information under certain circumstances. This includes situations where the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected, or when you withdraw consent and there is no other legal ground for processing.

6. Right to File a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe that your privacy rights under the DPA have been violated.

7. Right to Damages: In case of unauthorized processing that causes damage, you have the right to claim damages. This provides you with recourse in situations where the mishandling of your personal information results in harm.

Collection and Use

We gather the following information, collectively referred to as the “Information,” from Users:

Information provided when communicating through this website, via email or other contact information on this website:

• Name

• Email address

• Contact number 

• Other details included in your message or inquiry

Information provided when communicating through our social media sites:

• Your social media account username

• Other details included in your message or inquiry

Consent and Purpose

By visiting this website, submitting a query using our contact form, reaching out through the provided email address or other contact information on this website, or engaging with Atty. Bohol on social media, you give consent for him to collect, process, use, and disclose your Information for the following purposes:

1. Contact: Reach out to you and respond to your messages or inquiries, communicate with you regarding our Legal Services, including matters outside the scope of your initial inquiry.

2. Public Comments: Allow your comments on articles posted on social media, along with your name, username, nickname, or alias, to be publicly posted beneath the relevant article.

3. Attorney-Client Relationship: Upon entering an attorney-client relationship, handling your legal requirements, and administering the tasks you instruct us to perform.

4. Legal Obligations: Comply with legal obligations, including applicable laws, regulations, guidance, or professional obligations, such as anti-money laundering requirements.

Retention Period

We will retain or store your Information for the duration necessary to fulfill the original purposes for its collection. Additionally, we may continue to retain and utilize your Information in order to comply with our legal obligations and to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Our retention period is guided by the specific purposes for which your Information was obtained, the nature of the information, and any legal obligations that mandate its retention. Once the need for retaining your Information concludes, we will take appropriate measures to securely delete or anonymize it, ensuring that your privacy is upheld.

It's important to note that certain legal or regulatory requirements may dictate the minimum duration for which we must retain your Information. In such cases, we will adhere to these obligations while striving to minimize the retention period to the extent permissible by applicable laws.

Privacy and Security

We employ reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical measures to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your Information. While these measures are robust, it is important to acknowledge that no system can guarantee absolute security.

Despite our proactive approach to privacy and security, it is essential to recognize that no system can be entirely invulnerable to unforeseen threats or breaches. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your Information, we are committed to promptly assessing the situation, notifying affected parties and the National Privacy Commission as required by law, and taking appropriate steps to mitigate any potential harm.

Disclosure and Transfer

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your Information and, as a general practice, do not disclose it to third parties except in specific circumstances. Instances where disclosure may occur include sharing with our agents, consultants, or other contractors (referred to as "Authorized Third Parties"). These Authorized Third Parties are engaged to assist us in achieving the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, performing legitimate business-related functions on our behalf, and operating under our direction.

We take measures to ensure that Authorized Third Parties handling your Information adhere to the same level of confidentiality and security standards that we maintain. Additionally, any transfer of your Information to such third parties is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

It is important to note that we do not sell, rent, or trade your Information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or concerns regarding data privacy, please contact Atty. Vincent Joshua L. Bohol using the following details:

Email: atty.vjbohol@gmail.com

Changes to the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect any changes in our practices. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Effective Date

This privacy policy is effective as of January 23, 2024.