Effective Date: January 2026

At Mickontech IT Solutions, we respect and value your privacy. We are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the regulations of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines. This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, protect, and dispose of your personal data.

1. Personal Information We Collect 
We collect and process personal information necessary for providing our services and fulfilling business operations. The types of personal data we collect include, but are not limited to: 
Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address. 
Business Information: Company name, job title, and business contact details. 
Payment Information: Payment details for services rendered (e.g., credit card information, billing address). 
Technical Information: IP address, device information, browser type, and browsing activity on our website.
Communications: Any communication sent via email, chat, or contact forms on the website.

2. How We Collect Your Personal Information
We collect personal data through the following means:
Website Forms: When you fill out contact forms, request a quote, or submit inquiries via our website, we collect the personal information you provide.
Online Payments: If you make a payment for our services, we collect payment and billing information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you interact with our website.
Direct Communication: We collect data through direct interactions such as emails, phone calls, and live chat.

3. Use of Your Personal Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes: To provide and improve our services, including custom software development, AI automation, cybersecurity training, and network solutions.
To process payments and deliver requested services.
To communicate with you regarding inquiries, updates, promotions, and feedback.
To maintain records of our business transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
To protect against fraud, cyber threats, and any unlawful activities.

4. Sharing of Your Personal Information
We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who assist in fulfilling our services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These third parties are obligated to protect your data in accordance with our privacy policy.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law or to comply with legal processes, including cooperation with government authorities, court orders, or other legal obligations.

5. Data Storage and Security
We take the protection of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data. These measures include:
Encryption: Encryption methods are used to protect sensitive data during transmission.
Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data, based on their job responsibilities.
Data Backup: Regular data backups are maintained to ensure the integrity of your data.

We store your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Data Retention and Disposal
We retain your personal information for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
Business Operations: Data related to your transactions, inquiries, or services rendered will be kept in our records as required by law or business needs.
Legal Compliance: We will retain personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., tax laws, regulatory requirements).Once the data is no longer required for these purposes, we will take appropriate measures to securely dispose of your personal information, including:
Physical Destruction: Shredding physical documents containing personal data.
Digital Deletion: Securely deleting digital files from our systems and storage devices.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:
Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion or removal of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mickontechitsolutions@gmail.com

8. Data Transfers
If your personal information is transferred to countries outside the Philippines for processing, we ensure that the transfer is carried out securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights as a data subject, please contact us at:

Mickontech IT Solutions
Email: mickontechitsolutions@gmail.com
Phone: +63 9973725134
Address: Antipolo City, Philippines