Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025

REN.PH ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at ren.ph.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use REN.PH, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Professional details, contact information, and photos when claiming a broker profile
  • Communications: Messages sent through contact forms or email correspondence

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit REN.PH, we automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

Public Record Information

We aggregate and display publicly available information from government sources including:

  • PRC broker license records and exam results
  • DHSUD License to Sell records
  • BIR zonal value publications

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process account registration and profile claims
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Analyze usage to improve our platform
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

  • Public Profiles: Claimed broker profiles are publicly visible on the directory
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and preferences
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Account information is retained until you request deletion. Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

REN.PH is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of REN.PH after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

REN.PH

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: January 2025