1. Introduction

JMG Construction & General Merchandise (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients, website visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Project Details: Information related to your construction projects, including design preferences and budgetary requirements.
• Website Usage Information: Data on how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us via email, phone, or through our website’s contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide our construction and architectural services, including project management, consultations, and customer support.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send project updates, and provide information about our services.
• Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and information about our latest projects and offers (you may opt out at any time).
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided that they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

• Encryption: Data encryption both in transit and at rest to protect sensitive information.
• Access Control: Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: Periodic reviews and audits of our data handling practices to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: The right to request access to your personal information that we hold.
• Correction: The right to request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely on your consent to process your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences based on previous or current website activity. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

JMG Construction & General Merchandise reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the effective date of the updates. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

• Email: teamjmg@googlegroups.com
• Phone: 09996196855
• Office Address: Block 7, Cambridge Subdivision, Harvard St, Xavier St, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines.

12. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 18, 2024.