Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is Pigcawayan LGU’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://pigcawayan.gov.ph, and other sites we operate.

We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide a service to you. We collect it by fair and lawful means, in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and with your knowledge and consent. We also let you know why we’re collecting it and how it will be used.

We only retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide you with your requested service. What data we store, we’ll protect within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

We don’t share any personally identifying information publicly or with third-parties, except when required to by law.

Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

You are free to refuse our request for your personal information, with the understanding that we may be unable to provide you with some of your desired services.

Your continued use of our website will be regarded as acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information. If you have any questions about how we handle user data and personal information, feel free to contact us.

This policy is effective as of 27 May 2024.

Who can access your data?

Your data can be accessed by authorized LGU staff, LGU Officials, and the Municipal Mayor to contact or identify you, and to process your data. Other designated LGU Information Officer may also access your data, if deemed necessary.

How long is personal data retained?

Your personal data will be retained in our server until the system’s services are active for the community service support of the municipality. However, we may keep some of your personal data for as long as reasonably necessary for our legitimate interest, including fraud detection and prevention and to comply with our legal obligations including legal reporting, and auditing obligations.

If you have more concerns regarding our privacy policy, you may reach us through: lgu@pigcawayan.gov.ph