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Privacy Policy for 148 Guesthouse
Effective Date: January 5, 2026 Last Updated: January 5, 2026
At 148 Guesthouse, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, book a stay, or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information automatically collected through your use of our website.
Personal Identification Information: Name, age, nationality, and government-issued ID details (required for check-in).
Contact Information: Email address, telephone/mobile number, and home address.
Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and transaction history (processed through secure third-party gateways).
Booking Details: Dates of stay, room preferences, and special requests.
Digital Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies collected via our website to improve user experience.
2. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following legitimate business purposes:
To process and confirm your room reservations.
To facilitate check-in and check-out procedures.
To provide personalized customer service and respond to inquiries.
To comply with legal requirements, including Department of Tourism (DOT) reporting and local government mandates.
To send promotional offers or newsletters (only with your explicit consent).
3. Data Retention and Storage
In compliance with Philippine law, we retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Active Records: Kept for the duration of your stay and for a reasonable period thereafter to facilitate future bookings.
Legal Compliance: Certain data may be retained for up to five (5) years to satisfy tax and legal auditing requirements.
Disposal: Physical documents are shredded, and digital files are permanently deleted using secure methods once the retention period expires.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:
Service Providers: Third-party booking engines, payment processors, and IT support providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
Law Enforcement: When required by law, court order, or government regulation (e.g., reporting to the Bureau of Immigration or PNP).
5. Security Measures
We implement a variety of technical, organizational, and physical security measures to protect your data, including:
Encryption: Use of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology for online transactions.
Access Control: Limiting data access to authorized personnel only.
Monitoring: Regular audits of our data collection and storage practices.
6. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights:
Right to be Informed: To know if your data is being processed.
Right to Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Object: To withhold consent to processing (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
Right to Erasure or Blocking: To request the removal of your data from our system.
Right to Rectification: To correct any inaccuracies in your records.
Right to Damages: To be indemnified for any damages sustained due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unauthorized use of personal data.
7. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance navigation and analyze site traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
8. Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions regarding this policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have any concerns regarding your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer 148 Guesthouse Address: 148 National Road, Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan, 2404, Philippines Email: 148guesthouse@gmail.com Phone: 0966 748 0781