Effective Date: 11.23.24

Introduction
At Digital Pinoy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, particularly when using the Facebook OAuth Login for verification purposes. We comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other applicable data privacy regulations in the Philippines.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information Collected Through Facebook OAuth Login

When you choose to log in or verify your identity through Facebook OAuth, we may collect the following information from your Facebook profile, with your consent:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture

This information is used solely for the purpose of verifying your identity on our platform and providing a personalized user experience.

2. Automatic Data Collection

In addition to data provided by Facebook OAuth, we may collect certain technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Cookies and similar technologies (please see our Cookies Policy for more information).

How We Use Your Information

  • Identity Verification: We use your Facebook-provided information to verify your identity when accessing our services.
  • User Support: We may use the data for responding to any inquiries or requests.
  • Improvement of Services: We use data to improve our platform and services, including analyzing website usage trends.

No Storage of Facebook Data:
We do not store any personal information obtained through Facebook OAuth, such as your name, email, or profile picture. These are used solely for verification purposes and are deleted immediately after verification is completed.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the data we process about you.
  • Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to File a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

For any requests or inquiries regarding your data, please contact us at:
Email: kdprodanov@gmail.com
Address: 15 Tandang Sora Avenue
Phone: 09166448992

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.

User Notification for Facebook OAuth Verification

Upon using the Facebook Login feature to verify your identity on Digital Pinoy, you will be redirected to Facebook, where you will be asked to grant us permission to access the following personal information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your profile picture

This information will be used solely for the purpose of verifying your identity. We do not store any of this data after the verification process is completed. By proceeding with Facebook OAuth Login, you consent to the collection, use, and immediate deletion of this information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process, please refer to our [Privacy Policy] or contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

User Notification Text for Facebook OAuth Login

Notice Regarding Facebook Login Verification
By choosing to log in with Facebook on Digital Pinoy, you agree to provide us access to the following information from your Facebook profile:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture

We do not store your Facebook data. This information will be used only to verify your identity and will be deleted immediately after the verification process is completed.

By continuing, you consent to this process. If you have any concerns, please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for more details.

Payment Information

Collection of Payment Information
As part of our services at Digital Pinoy, we collect and process payment-related information to facilitate transactions between freelancers and employers. The following types of payment data may be collected for the purposes of receiving and distributing funds:

  • Full Name
  • Address
  • Bank account numbers
  • GCash numbers
  • PayMaya numbers
  • Other digital wallet information

This information is required to process payments related to project or job completion, enabling freelancers to receive payments and employers to disburse funds in a timely manner.

How We Use Payment Information

The payment information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Payment Processing: We use bank account numbers, GCash, PayMaya, and other digital wallet information to facilitate payments between freelancers and employers.
  • Funds Distribution: We use the provided payment details to distribute funds to freelancers upon project or job completion.
  • Payment Verification: We may verify payment transactions to ensure the correct disbursement of funds.

Data Security and Retention

We take the security of your financial information seriously. All payment information is transmitted securely using encryption technologies and is stored only for as long as necessary to complete the payment process. We have implemented strict security measures to protect your payment data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Once the payment is processed, we retain payment information only as long as is necessary for accounting, tax, and legal purposes, in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

Sharing of Payment Information

We do not share your payment information with third parties except:

  • With authorized payment processors and financial institutions to facilitate payment transactions.
  • As required by law, such as in response to valid legal processes or requests from regulatory authorities.

Your Rights Regarding Payment Information

You have the right to request access to your payment information, request corrections, or request deletion in certain circumstances. However, we may retain payment information as required for legal, tax, and compliance reasons.

For any questions or requests regarding your payment information, please contact us at:
Email: kdprodanov@gmail.com
Address: 15 Tandang Sora Avenue
Phone: 09166448992

This section ensures transparency regarding how payment data is collected, used, and secured in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, while protecting both freelancers and employers in the payment process.