Gacus Law (Gacus Law Office) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect through this website, why we collect it, and your rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines.
Information we collect
- Contact form. Your name, email address, phone number (optional), the subject you choose and the message you write.
- Appointment booking. If you book through our scheduling page, the details you enter there (such as name, email and meeting time) are collected by Calendly, our scheduling provider.
- Website statistics. We use Google Analytics to understand how many people visit the site and which pages they read. It records general information such as pages viewed, device and browser type, and approximate location. We do not use it for advertising and have switched off Google's advertising features.
- Your display choice. If you switch between light and dark mode, your browser remembers it on your own device.
Why we collect it
We use your information to respond to your inquiry, schedule and conduct consultations, and improve this website. We rely on your consent, which you give when you submit the form or book an appointment. We do not sell your information and do not use it for marketing unless you ask us to.
Who we share it with
Only with the service providers that make the website work: Netlify (website hosting and form delivery), Calendly (appointment booking) and Google (website statistics). They process information for us under their own privacy terms. We may also disclose information when required by law or by order of a court or government authority.
How long we keep it
We keep inquiry information only as long as needed to respond to you and, if you become a client, to handle your matter and meet our professional and legal obligations. After that it is deleted or securely archived.
How we protect it
This website uses an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, and access to our records is limited to the firm. No method of sending information over the internet is completely secure, so please avoid putting confidential or sensitive details in the contact form. Call or email us first and we will tell you how best to share them.
Your rights
Under the Data Privacy Act you may ask to be informed about, access, correct, or request the removal or blocking of your personal information, and you may withdraw your consent or object to its processing. You also have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (privacy.gov.ph) if you believe your data was mishandled.
Cookies
Google Analytics uses cookies to count visits. You can refuse or delete cookies in your browser settings, or install Google’s Analytics opt-out add-on. The site works normally either way.
Contact us about privacy
To use any of your rights or ask a question, email contact@gplaw.ph or write to Suite 1724, Serviced Office, 17th Floor, i3 Building, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City, Cebu.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.