Dinsay and Partners Privacy Statement

Thank you for visiting the website of Dinsay and Partners. We are grateful that you chose to explore dinsayandpartners.com and learn more about our legal services. Your visit is greatly appreciated, and we hope you found the information you were seeking.

By visiting our website, you have taken the first step towards gaining valuable insights into our expertise and the assistance we can provide. Should you have any questions, need further information, or wish to schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are dedicated to providing personalized attention to your needs and ensuring that every client receives the highest level of service.

We, at Dinsay and Partners, value and respect your privacy and acknowledge the need for appropriate measures in protecting and managing your personal data. Our commitment to personal data protection, as mandated by Republic Act No. 10173, also referred to as the ‘Data Privacy Act,’ is reflected in this Privacy Statement.

This Privacy Statement governs the manner in which Dinsay and Partners collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of dinsayandpartners.com (“the website”).

1. Information we Collect:

This website does not require its visitors to provide any personal information to access the site. However, if visitors opt for further consultation from Dinsay and Partners via the Contact Us page, we ask that the visitor provide their name, contact number, and email address. Data may also be collected directly or indirectly from the client or potential client when availing of the legal services provided by Dinsay and Partners.

This website may occasionally collect non-personal information such as those provided on the device of the visitor. The information collected will not personally identify individuals. It is purely aggregated statistical data concerning our website visitors and their utilization of resources on our site. At no point will any personally identifiable information be shared through cookies.

When gathering data, we may utilize cookies. These cookies are intended to assist us in improving the services provided on our site. Visitors have the option to decline all cookies through their computer settings. Each individual has the ability to reject file downloads, such as cookies.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, each of which has its own Privacy Policy. Once visitors click on these links and access the respective sites, they are bound by the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage visitors to carefully read and familiarize themselves with the privacy policies of these third-party websites. Please note that Dinsay and Partners cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the policies or links of these third-party sites, as we have no control over them.

Personal Information to be Collected:

We collect the following personal information from our clients:

• Personal contact information including the name, address, email address, phone number, or other contact information used to contact the client/potential client;

• Demographic information which may include gender, date of birth, age, civil status, nationality, etc.;

• Additional legal and personal concerns discussed by the client/prospective client for legal consultation, opinion, or resolution;

2. Use of Collected Personal Information

Dinsay and Partners collects your personal information for the following purposes:

• Client Communication: To facilitate communication between Dinsay and Partners and its clients. This information allows the law firm to respond to inquiries, provide updates on legal matters, and maintain contact throughout the client’s engagement.

• Case Evaluation and Representation: Personal information is often necessary for evaluating potential legal cases or providing legal representation. Details such as demographic information, legal concerns, and supporting documentation allow the law firm to assess the nature of the case, provide accurate advice, and advocate for the client’s rights.

• Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements that may necessitate the collection of personal information.

• Website Functionality and Analytics: Personal information may be collected for website functionality and analytics purposes to help improve the website’s performance, track visitor preferences, and optimize user experience.

3. Storage and Transmission of Personal Information

Any information that we collect or that you furnish to us may be shared and processed by any of the Dinsay and Partners offices or any of its authorized third parties.

In addition to the Dinsay and Partners’ Cebu and Makati offices, we may share or disclose your personal information with authorized third parties belonging to the following categories:

• External consultants and advisors, including local and international accountants, auditors, and legal advisors or lawyers;

• Government and other regulatory agencies;

• Third-party service providers to whom we may outsource specific services, which may include document processing, IT systems or software providers, IT support service providers, and document and information storage providers;

• Third parties involved in the provision of services to our clients, such as legal counsel, arbitrators, mediators, clerks, witnesses, courts, opposing parties and their lawyers, tax experts and advisors, and other relevant experts and consultants;

• Third-party providers of postal, courier, and messenger services;

4. Method of Use

We may utilize your personal information, either in its current state or through additional processing, exclusively to fulfill our duties and obligations towards our clients.

5. Retention Period

Dinsay and Partners will maintain your personal information until it is no longer required to fulfill the originally intended purpose(s) for which it was collected, and for an additional duration of five (5) years thereafter from the date of last interaction, unless a shorter or longer period is prescribed by applicable laws, rules, regulations, or other policies. Following that, the data will be rendered anonymous and used exclusively for statistical purposes.

6. Rights of Data Subject

Dinsay and Partners respects and strives to uphold your rights as data subjects. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the “Data Privacy Act”, you are entitled to the following:

• The right to be informed;

• The right to access;

• The right to object to the processing of your personal data;

• The right to rectify or dispute the inaccuracy or error in your personal data;

• The right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission;

• The right to erasure, blocking, suspension, or removal;

• The right to damages; and

• The right to data portability.

In you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the processing of your information, you may reach our Data Protection Officer at dataprotectionofficer@dinsayandpartners.com.

7. Changes to this Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement is subject to periodic updates. We kindly ask you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about any recent changes. Please note that the last update to this statement was made on 26 June 2023.

We hope that your visit to our website has been informative and has given you a glimpse into how we can assist you with your legal needs. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and provide the legal assistance you deserve.