This Privacy Policy applies to the DavNor App (hereafter referred to as the "Application") developed by the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte (hereafter referred to as the "Service Provider") as a free service.

The Application is intended for use "AS IS" and is exclusively for employees of the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte.

Information Collection and Use

The Application collects certain information when you download, install, and use it. This may include:

• The amount of time spent using the Application

• The type and version of the operating system on your mobile device

• General user interactions with the Application’s features

• The Application does not collect precise real-time location information from your device.

For a better user experience, particularly when using specific services such as Human Resource transactions (e.g., Applications, Recommendations, and Approvals, and Leave Viewing) and Health & Wellness services (e.g., Medical Consultations, Laboratory Results, Prescriptions), the Service Provider may require you to provide personally identifiable information.

Collected information will be securely retained and used solely as described in this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Access

Only aggregated, anonymized data may be periodically transmitted to external services to help the Service Provider improve the Application and its services.

The Application uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Play Services

Information may be disclosed to third parties in the following circumstances:

As required by law, such as compliance with a subpoena or similar legal process

When necessary to protect the Service Provider’s rights, protect user safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request

With trusted service providers who work on behalf of the Service Provider, under confidentiality obligations

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by the Application by uninstalling it.

You may use the standard uninstall processes available through your mobile device or through the mobile application marketplace.

Data Retention Policy

The Service Provider will retain user-provided data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable period thereafter.

If you would like us to delete user-provided data collected through the Application, please contact us at:

📧 infotech@davaodelnorte.gov.ph

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Children’s Privacy

The Application is not intended for users under the age of 13.

The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will promptly delete such information from our servers.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at:

📧 infotech@davaodelnorte.gov.ph

Security

The Service Provider takes the protection of your data seriously.

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard the information we collect and maintain.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Service Provider may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page, and users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy periodically.

Your continued use of the Application after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Consent

By using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

📧 infotech@davaodelnorte.gov.ph