Privacy policy

Peoples Initiative - NPICC

We, at Peoples Initiative, respect your right to privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information you submit when signing or supporting the People’s Initiative.

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### 1. What We Collect

When you sign your support, we may collect the following personal data:

* Full Name
* Address
* Mobile Number
* Email Address
* Signature (physical or digital)
* Barangay/City/Municipality/Province
* Voter Registration Details (if necessary for verification)

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### 2. Purpose of Collection

Your data will be used for the following legitimate and lawful purposes:

* To validate your signature and support for the People’s Initiative
* To generate reports required by law or the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
* To communicate with you regarding updates and advocacy actions
* To ensure the integrity of the initiative process

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### 3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data only with:

* Duly authorized representatives of the initiative
* Government agencies such as the COMELEC for verification
* Legal counsel, if needed, for compliance or defense of rights

We will never sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties.

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### 4. Data Storage and Protection

All collected data is stored securely, whether physically or digitally. We implement appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

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### 5. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to:

* Be informed of how your data is being used
* Access your personal data
* Correct inaccuracies
* Object to processing under certain conditions

You may email us at \[insert email address] to exercise any of these rights.

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### 6. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the initiative or as required by applicable laws.

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### 7. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Name: \[Insert DPO Name]
Email: \[Insert Email]
Phone: \[Insert Contact Number]