PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: August 9, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Obias ArchDesign ("OAD," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our Website or communicating with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal information when you access www.obiasarchdesign.com ("Website") or otherwise interact with Obias ArchDesign.
We process personal information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Republic of the Philippines, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other applicable laws.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our Website, communicate with prospective and existing clients, provide professional architectural services, and improve the overall user experience.
INFORMATION YOU VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
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submit an inquiry through our Contact page;
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request a consultation;
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request a quotation or proposal;
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communicate with us through email;
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contact us through our official social media accounts; or
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otherwise communicate with Obias ArchDesign.
Depending on your inquiry, we may collect:
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Full Name
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Email Address
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Contact Number
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Company or Organization (if applicable)
project Location -
Information relating to your project or inquiry
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Drawings, photographs, documents, or files you voluntarily submit
Providing personal information is entirely voluntary. All information provided by the informant shall be held under strict confidence unless otherwise directed by the informant.
INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
When you visit our Website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Operating system
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Pages visited
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Date and time of access
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Time spent on pages
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Referring website
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Diagnostic and performance information
This information helps us understand how visitors use our Website, improve website performance, enhance security, and provide a better browsing experience.
COOKIES
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
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maintain website functionality;
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remember visitor preferences;
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improve website performance;
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analyze website traffic; and
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enhance user experience.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
WEBSITE ANALYTICS
To better understand how visitors interact with our Website, Obias ArchDesign may use website analytics services provided by trusted third-party providers.
These services collect anonymous or aggregated information regarding website traffic, visitor behavior, device types, and website performance. Such information is used solely to improve the functionality, performance, and effectiveness of our Website and does not ordinarily identify individual visitors.
EMBEDDED CONTENT AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Certain pages of this Website may contain embedded content or links provided by trusted third-party services, including but not limited to:
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Google Maps
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Facebook
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Instagram
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YouTube
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Tiktok
These third-party services may collect certain technical information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Obias ArchDesign does not control or assume responsibility for the privacy practices of third-party providers. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites or services they use.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use personal information only for legitimate business and professional purposes, including to:
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respond to inquiries;
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schedule consultations;
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prepare quotations and professional proposals;
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communicate regarding architectural services and projects;
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provide requested information;
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improve our Website and services;
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analyze Website performance;
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maintain Website security;
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comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations; and
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maintain appropriate business and professional records.
Obias ArchDesign does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
PROJECT INQUIRIES AND PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
Personal information submitted in connection with project inquiries, consultations, quotations, or professional engagements will be treated confidentially and used solely for legitimate business and professional purposes, subject to applicable laws, professional obligations, and any applicable contractual agreements.
Information you provide may be used to:
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evaluate your project requirements;
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prepare architectural proposals or quotations;
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communicate regarding potential or ongoing projects;
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fulfill professional obligations; and
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maintain appropriate project and business records.
SHARING OF INFORMATION
We may disclose personal information only when reasonably necessary to:
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operate our Website through trusted service providers;
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comply with applicable laws or lawful government requests;
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protect our legal rights or property;
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investigate fraud, misuse, or security incidents;
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perform services requested by you; or
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where you have provided your consent.
Any third-party service providers engaged by Obias ArchDesign are expected to process personal information only for authorized purposes and under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable legal obligations, maintain professional records, resolve disputes, or enforce our legal rights.
When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable measures to securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it.
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Obias ArchDesign implements reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.
While we take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information, no method of electronic transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you may have the right to:
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request access to your personal information;
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request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
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request deletion of personal information where legally permitted;
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withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
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object to or restrict certain processing activities where applicable;
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request information regarding how your personal information is processed; and
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lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
DATA CONTROLLER
For purposes of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), Obias ArchDesign is the Personal Information Controller responsible for the collection, use, processing, storage, and protection of personal information described in this Privacy Policy.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
Obias ArchDesign has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices, policies, security, or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of every third-party website they visit.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Website is intended for individuals who are at least sixteen (16) years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of sixteen (16). If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate consent where required by law, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Obias ArchDesign may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, business practices, or Website functionality.
Any revisions will become effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Please also review our Terms of Use, Intellectual Property Notice, and Website Copyright Notice for additional information regarding your use of this Website.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
Obias ArchDesign (OAD)
Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Website: www.obiasarchdesign.com
Email: contact@obiasarchdesign.com