HanapMate, a service of RPBODEGA Online Store, is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) of the Philippines and international standards.
At HanapMate, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data, in full compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines and relevant international standards.
1. Data Collection
In accordance with the principle of transparency, we only collect information necessary for the operation of HanapMate. This includes:
Personal Data: Name and email address provided during user registration.
Usage and Analytics: Data on how you navigate our site, which helps us improve our product discovery features and admin tools.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information to ensure site security and functionality.
Preference Data: Your search history and clicked links to provide a more personalized shopping experience.
2. Purpose of Processing
We process your data for the following legitimate purposes:
Service Delivery: To provide you with access to our product discovery platform and features.
Site Optimization: To analyze site traffic and enhance user experience.
Administrative Oversight: To manage accounts and ensure the security of our platform.
Affiliate Operations: To track interactions with partner platforms, which helps us maintain our service for you.
3. Data Protection and Security
We implement physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We limit access to your data to authorized personnel who require it to perform their official duties.
4. Disclosure and Third-Party Links
HanapMate does not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, provided they adhere to confidentiality standards.
External Platforms: Our site contains affiliate links to third-party marketplaces. When you click these, you are governed by the privacy policies of those platforms. We have no control over their data handling practices.
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to be informed: You are entitled to know how your data is being used.
Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Right to erasure or blocking: You may request the suspension, withdrawal, or ordering of the blocking, removal, or destruction of your personal data from our records.
Right to damages: You may claim compensation for damages due to inaccurate, incomplete, or illegally obtained personal data.
Right to rectify: You may correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to data portability: You may obtain a copy of your data in an electronic format.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use HanapMate, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
For any concerns regarding your privacy or to exercise your rights under RA 10173, please contact our Data Privacy team at:
[email protected]
Last Updated: May 23, 2026