Privacy Policy

Introduction

At 8GIG Konstruct (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, contact forms, email communications, and any other services we provide in connection with our construction, generator set, and air conditioning services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Business Information: Company name, job title, and business address
• Project Information: Details about your construction or engineering project requirements
• Communication Records: Records of our correspondence with you
• Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide construction, generator set, and air conditioning services
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Project Management: To plan, execute, and manage your construction projects
• Business Operations: To process payments, maintain records, and comply with legal obligations
• Marketing: To send you information about our services and industry updates (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and interests
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Secure data backup and recovery procedures

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide personalized content and services

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your information:

• EmailJS: For processing contact form submissions and email communications
• Analytics Services: For website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and data storage

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Client Records: Retained for the duration of the business relationship plus 7 years for legal and accounting purposes
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or request deletion
• Website Analytics: Retained for up to 2 years for analysis purposes
• Legal Requirements: Retained as required by applicable laws and regulations

International Data Transfers

As a Philippines-based company, we primarily process your data within the Philippines. However, some of our service providers may be located outside the Philippines. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) - Philippines
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California, USA
• Other applicable local and international data protection regulations