Privacy Policy

Introduction

Tagqir ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tagqir.com or use our photography and videography services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through our website contact form
Book our photography or videography services
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Communicate with us via email or phone

This personal information may include:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Event details (date, location, type of event)
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

IP address and browser type
Operating system and device information
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

To provide and maintain our photography and videography services
To process bookings and manage event coverage
To communicate with you about your event, bookings, and inquiries
To send you updates, marketing communications, and promotional materials (with your consent)
To improve our website and services based on user feedback and behavior
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

Legal Basis for Processing (Philippines Data Privacy Act)

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your personal information for specific purposes
Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (such as providing photography services)
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests do not override your rights

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
Event Venues: When necessary to coordinate photography coverage at your event location
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

All third parties we work with are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure server infrastructure and encrypted data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Employee training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

Event booking information is retained for the duration of our service agreement and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes
Marketing communications data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Website analytics data is typically retained for 24-36 months
Financial records are retained as required by Philippine tax and accounting regulations

Your Rights Under Philippine Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights:

Right to Be Informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and processing of your personal data
Right to Access: You can request access to your personal information we hold
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format
Right to File a Complaint: You can file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Photography and Image Rights

When you engage our photography or videography services:

We retain copyright to all photographs and videos we create
You receive a license to use the images for personal purposes as specified in your service agreement
We may use selected images from your event for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes unless you specifically opt out
You can request that we do not use images from your event for promotional purposes by notifying us in writing
We will not sell your images to third parties without your explicit consent

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of the Philippines. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than the Philippines. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our website or services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Tagqir
2nd flr., Trinidad Bldg. Yacapin St
Cagayan De Oro City, 9000
Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Email: info@tagqir.com
Phone: +63 882 272 2863

For complaints or concerns about how we handle your personal data, you may also contact the National Privacy Commission:

National Privacy Commission
5th Floor, Philippine International Convention Center
Vicente Sotto Street, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Email: info@privacy.gov.ph
Website: www.privacy.gov.ph