Privacy Policy

Aycardo Veterinary Center Inc.
https://avcipets.com/
Effective Date: January 25, 2025

1. Introduction

Aycardo Veterinary Center Inc. (AVCI) respects and upholds the privacy of all visitors and users of our official website, https://avcipets.com/. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect any data received through our website in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines.

2. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to https://avcipets.com/ and governs the collection, use, and storage of data obtained from visitors, staff, and users of this website. This website is intended solely for company use and is not designed for public data collection or marketing purposes.

3. Data Collection and Usage

A. Types of Data Collected

AVCI does not intentionally collect personal information from visitors unless voluntarily provided through contact forms, job applications, or staff login portals. Any data collected may include:

  • Staff Information: Full name, email address, job title, and other work-related details.
  • Guest Information (if submitted): Name, contact details, and inquiries through the contact form.

B. Purpose of Data Collection

Any data collected will be used solely for internal company operations and will not be shared or sold for marketing purposes. The purposes include:

  • Responding to inquiries from staff or clients.
  • Managing employee information securely.
  • Ensuring compliance with AVCI’s internal policies and security measures.

4. No Use of Cookies

AVCI does not use cookies, tracking scripts, or third-party analytics tools to collect browsing data from visitors. This ensures that users’ browsing habits remain private and untracked while visiting https://avcipets.com/.

5. Confidentiality and Data Protection

  • Any personally identifiable information collected will be kept strictly confidential and stored securely.
  • AVCI does not use collected data for advertising or promotional purposes.
  • Access to any personal data is restricted to authorized personnel within AVCI only.

Security Measures:

  • Implementation of secure servers and encrypted connections to protect submitted information.
  • Periodic data audits to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
  • Ensuring that only authorized AVCI staff have access to collected information.

6. Third-Party Links and External Services

This website may contain links to third-party services or external sites. AVCI is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and advises users to review the privacy policies of any linked sites they visit.

7. Data Retention and Disposal

  • Data collected will only be retained for as long as necessary for operational and legal purposes.
  • Any obsolete or unnecessary personal data will be securely deleted or disposed of in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

8. User Rights Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines, users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of any data AVCI may have collected about them.
  • Right to Correction – Request corrections or updates to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Object – Withdraw consent from data collection and request data deletion.
  • Right to File Complaints – Report any suspected misuse of personal data to the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

To exercise any of these rights, users may contact AVCI’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) via [Insert Contact Information].

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect any changes in policies or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

For any concerns, inquiries, or data privacy-related requests, please contact:
Aycardo Veterinary Center Inc. (AVCI)
Website: https://avcipets.com/
Email: info@aycardovet.com
Phone: +63-32-2383972
Address: 68 J. Alcantara St., Sambag 1, Cebu City

This Privacy Policy ensures that AVCI remains fully compliant with Philippine data privacy laws and is committed to protecting the information of its staff and visitors.