Effective Date: Aug 28, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how SARAI UPLB ("we," "us," or "our") handles your information when you use the SPIDTECH mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at sarai.spidtech@gmail.com.
We collect information to provide and improve the App's services.
Information You Provide to Us: When you use the App, we may ask you to provide the following personal information:
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Username
Location (if you choose to provide it)
App Permissions and Automatically Collected Information: We collect certain information automatically to ensure the App's functionality, security, and performance. This information includes:
Device Information: Your device's ID, model, manufacturer, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, such as the features you access and the time and date of your use.
Camera Access: We request access to your device's camera to enable the App's core functionality (e.g., taking photos for analysis).
Location Information: We may request access to your device's location to provide location-based services (e.g., to tag photos with coordinates). You can always manage these permissions in your device's settings.
We process your information to:
Operate and Maintain the App: To provide you with the App's core services and manage your user account.
Improve the App: We analyze usage data to understand how the App is used, identify trends, and enhance its features and performance.
Communicate with You: To send you notifications and information related to our services.
Ensure Security: To prevent fraud and maintain the security of our services.
Our Legal Basis for Processing: We process your information based on your consent when you provide it to us and our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our services.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited situations:
With Our Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, such as for data hosting and analytics.
For Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand App usage. The data shared with Google is anonymized where possible. You can learn more about how Google processes data by visiting their Privacy & Terms page.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or a court order, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We will keep your data for as long as you have an active account with us. If you request to delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data unless we are legally required to keep it for a longer period (e.g., for accounting or legal obligations).
We use a combination of technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Our App is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately to have it removed.
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have certain rights, including:
The Right to Be Informed: To be informed whether your personal data is being processed.
The Right to Access: To obtain a copy of your personal data.
The Right to Object: To object to the processing of your data, including for marketing purposes.
The Right to Erasure or Blocking: To have your data deleted or blocked.
The Right to Damages: To be indemnified for damages due to inaccurate or unlawful data processing.
The Right to File a Complaint: To file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below or use our online form: https://forms.gle/L62i3PioF4waQvjT8.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" and will be effective as soon as it is posted. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: sarai.spidtech@gmail.com Postal Address: SARAI UPLB SESAM, UP Los Banos, Laguna 4030 Philippines