Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Patakaran sa Pagkapribado

Last updated: March 2026

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Data Privacy Act Compliant

This policy complies with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) of the Philippines.

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What We Collect

Ang Aming Kinokolekta

When you use Barangay Konek, we may collect:

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Personal Information

— Full name
— Email address
— Phone number
— Profile photo (optional)

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Location Data

— Your barangay selection
— GPS location (only when you use location features or tricycle rides)
— Address provided in listings

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Usage Data

— Listings and posts you create
— Businesses you view or save
— Orders and transactions
— Messages you send through the app

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Device Data

— Device type and OS (for app compatibility)
— Push notification token (for alerts)

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Why We Collect It

Bakit Namin Kinokolekta

We use your data to:

•Connect you with neighbors, businesses, and services in your barangay
•Enable features like listings, messaging, rides, and grocery delivery
•Show relevant content from your barangay and nearby areas
•Send you important community announcements and alerts
•Improve the platform based on how people use it
•Verify identities for business owners and service providers (optional)
•Comply with legal obligations under Philippine law

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How We Protect It

Paano Namin Pinoprotektahan

We take data protection seriously. Here's what we do:

🔐All data is hosted on Supabase, which uses industry-standard encryption (AES-256 at rest, TLS in transit)
🏗️Row-Level Security (RLS) ensures users can only access their own data and public content
🔑Passwords are hashed using bcrypt — we never store plain-text passwords
📵We do not sell your personal data to third parties, ever
🧹You can request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time

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Third Parties

Mga Pangatlong Partido

We work with a limited set of trusted service providers:

SupabasePrivacy Policy ↗

Database hosting, authentication, and file storage. Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure.

Google Places APIPrivacy Policy ↗

Used to look up and verify business locations in the Business Directory.

Expo / React NativePrivacy Policy ↗

Mobile app delivery platform for iOS and Android push notifications.

We do not share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers.

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Your Rights (RA 10173)

Inyong mga Karapatan

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

Right to be InformedKarapatang Maalam

Know how your data is collected and used

Right to AccessKarapatang Mag-access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to RectificationKarapatang Itama

Correct inaccurate or outdated data

Right to ErasureKarapatang Burahin

Request deletion of your account and data

Right to ObjectKarapatang Tumutol

Opt out of certain data processing activities

Right to Data PortabilityKarapatang sa Portability

Receive your data in a readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@barangaykonek.com. We will respond within 15 business days.

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Cookies & Local Storage

Cookies at Local Storage

Barangay Konek uses browser local storage (not traditional cookies) to:

•Keep you logged in between sessions
•Remember your language preference (Filipino/English)
•Store your onboarding completion status
•Cache your cart items temporarily

We do not use tracking cookies or cross-site analytics.

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Children's Privacy

Pagkapribado ng mga Bata

Barangay Konek is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

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Contact Us

Makipag-ugnayan

For privacy concerns, data requests, or questions about this policy:

📧 support@barangaykonek.com

Barangay Konek · Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines 2044