Privacy Policy

Introduction

Matiling & Maghopoy Law Office (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website at https://www.mmlawoffice.ph, in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (“DPA”), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our contact form:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Legal concern or category of inquiry
• Message content describing your legal matter

We also automatically collect limited technical data through Vercel Analytics, including page views and general performance metrics. This data is aggregated and anonymous — no cookies are used, and no personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

How We Use Your Information

The personal information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your legal inquiry or consultation request
• To communicate with you regarding the matter you raised
• To improve our website and services

We do not use your personal information for marketing, advertising, or any purpose unrelated to your inquiry without your explicit consent.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, we process your personal data based on your consent, which you provide when submitting our contact form. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the details provided below.

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Your contact form submissions are transmitted through a secure automated workflow for processing. We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel — for website hosting and privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics
• n8n — for secure automated processing of contact form submissions

These services process data only as necessary to provide their services and are subject to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain personal information submitted through our contact form only for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for any subsequent legal engagement. If no engagement follows, your data will be securely deleted within a reasonable period.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions, and our contact form includes rate limiting and validation measures to prevent abuse.

Cookies

Our website does not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. We use Vercel Analytics, which is a privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics solution.

Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

Under RA 10173, you have the following rights as a data subject:

• Right to be Informed — to be informed of how your personal data is being collected and processed
• Right to Access — to obtain a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification — to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure — to request the deletion of your personal data
• Right to Object — to object to the processing of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability — to obtain your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to File a Complaint — to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)

Attorney-Client Privilege

Please note that information submitted through our website contact form does not automatically establish an attorney-client relationship. However, we treat all inquiries with the same level of confidentiality and care. An attorney-client relationship is only established upon mutual agreement and formal engagement of our legal services.

Advertising Disclaimer

This website and its contents constitute an advertisement for legal services in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) of the Philippines, Canon II, Sections 17 and 18. The information on this website does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by accessing this website or submitting an inquiry through the contact form. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data privacy rights, or have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us: