About This Data Protection Policy

Philippine Federation of Real Estate Service Professionals, Inc., (PFRESPI) an association of natural or juridical persons engaged or involved in REAL ESTATE SERVICE that are duly registered and/or licensed under Philippine law composed of brokers, appraisers, assessors, consultants and salespersons take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Consequently, data protection and information security are an integral part of our corporate policy.

1. Purpose:

   This policy outlines our commitment to protecting the personal data of our members, in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

2. Scope:

   This policy outlines our commitment to protecting the personal data of our members, in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

3. Data Collection and Processing:
   • Purpose:

   We collect personal data for the legitimate purposes of managing membership, providing services, and fulfilling our organizational objectives.

   • Types of Data:

   We may collect the following personal data: name, contact information (address, email, phone), date of birth, Professional Identification Cards (PICs)/Licenses numbers and expiry dates, and other information necessary for membership.

   • Lafwul Basis:

   We will process your personal data based on a lawful basis, such as your consent, contractual obligations, or legitimate interests.

   • Transparency:

   We will inform you about the purpose of data collection and processing, and how your data will be used.

   • Accuracy and Relevance:

   We will ensure that the data collected is accurate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the stated purposes.

   • Security:

   We will implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

4. Data Subject Rights:
   • Right to be Informed:

     You have the right to be informed about the processing of your personal data.

   • Right to Access:

     You have the right to access your personal data and know how it is being processed.

   • Right to Rectification:

     You have the right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

   • Right to Erasure or Blocking:

     You have the right to request the erasure or blocking of your personal data, unless there are legal grounds to retain it.

   • Right to Object:

     You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, except in certain circumstances.

   • Right to Damages:

     You have the right to seek damages for any violation of your data privacy rights.

5. Data Sharing:
   • We will only share your personal data with third parties with your consent or when legally required to do so.
   • We will ensure that any third party with whom we share your data also complies with the Data Privacy Act.
6. Data Retention:
   • We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
   • We will ensure that your data is securely stored and disposed of when it is no longer needed.
7. Contact Information:
   • If you have any questions or concerns about our data protection policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at ph.frespi@gmail.com.
8. Policy Updates:
   • We may update this policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any changes.