Privacy Policy – Municipality of Luna

The Local Government Unit of Luna, Apayao respects your privacy and values the trust you place in us when you share your personal information. This summary explains, in simple terms, how we handle and protect your data in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

What Information We Collect

- Your name, contact details, or other information when you submit forms or requests.
- Information needed to provide government services (e.g., social, health, disaster response).
- Technical information like IP address or browser type to improve website security.

Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

- Process your requests and applications
- Deliver government services and programs
- Keep official records as required by law
- Improve our website and protect it from threats

How We Protect Your Data

We keep your data safe through:

- Organizational measures – appointing a Data Protection Officer and training our staff
- Technical measures – secure servers, encryption, and system monitoring
- Physical measures – locked storage and proper disposal of old files

When We Share Your Data

We do not sell your information. We may share it only:

- With government agencies if required by law
- With service providers who help us, under strict confidentiality agreements
- To protect the life, safety, or rights of individuals

How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your data only as long as necessary for government purposes or as required by law. Afterwards, it is securely deleted or disposed of.

Your Rights as a Citizen

You have the right to:

- Be informed about how your data is used
- Access or request a copy of your information
- Ask for corrections if your data is wrong
- Request deletion or object to processing (when applicable)
- File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if your rights are violated