Privacy Policy

USAGE Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (“DPA”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website usageinc.com. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please refrain from accessing the site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, contact number, and other information you provide when you subscribe to our newsletters, fill out contact forms, or participate in our events, including USAGE Inc.’s activities.

  • Technical Data: Information automatically collected, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times, using cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services and website experience.
  • To send newsletters, updates, and announcements about USAGE Inc.’s events and activities.
  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, or concerns.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect USAGE Inc.’s rights and property.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate interest in improving our services, in accordance with the DPA.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We employ appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in compliance with Philippine data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law. Data will be securely disposed of once it is no longer needed.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they comply with data privacy laws.
  • Legal Compliance: Law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Your Rights Under the DPA

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Be Informed: Know how your data is being collected and processed.
  • Right to Access: Access your personal data upon request.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data.
  • Right to Erasure or Blocking: Request deletion or blocking of data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in an electronic or structured format.
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

USAGE Inc. reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at:

USAGE Inc.
Email: usageinc@gmail.com
Address: Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City, Philippines, 5000

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.