Terms of Use
Legal Policy
1.0 Purpose
- The purpose of this policy is to protect the data or personal information acquired by UNITED ASIA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. from its website or Apps from individuals, business or companies who visits the website or App for purposes of inquiry, transacting business with UAAGI and browsing. This policy assures security of information gathered while ensuring free flow of information for effective and efficient transactions.
2.0 Scope
This applies to data or information whether personal, sensitive or business data acquired by UAAGI.
The policy comprises the following:
- The Data collected
- How the data is collected
- Purpose of gathering the data
- What to do with the data gathered
- Data storage, disclosure and sharing
- Security of Information
- Data Retention and Disposal
- Control of Data
- Data Privacy Officer and Contact Information
3.0 Definition of Terms
a. UAAGI
– refers to United Asia Automotive Group, Inc., its employees, board of directors, stockholders, officers.
b. UAAGI affiliates and subsidiaries
– refers to the sister company of UAAGI.
c. Consent of the data subject
– refers to any freely given, specific, informed indication of will, whereby the data subject agrees to the collection and processing of personal information about and/or relating to him or her. Consent shall be evidenced by written, electronic or recorded means. It may also be given on behalf of the data subject by an agent specifically authorized by the data subject to do so.
d. Data subject
– refers to an individual whose personal information is processed.
e. Direct marketing
– refers to communication by whatever means of any advertising or marketing material which is directed to particular individuals.
f. Filing system
– refers to any act of information relating to natural or juridical persons to the extent that, although the information is not processed byequipment operating automatically in response to instructions given for that purpose, the set is structured, either by reference to individuals or by reference to criteria relating to individuals, in such a way that specific information relating to a particular person is readily accessible.
g. Information and Communications System
– refers to a system for generating, sending, receiving, storing or otherwise processing electronic data messages or electronic documents and includes the computer system or other similar device by or which data is recorded, transmitted or stored and any procedure related to the recording, transmission or storage of electronic data, electronic message, or electronic document.
h. Personal information
– refers to any information whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information, or when put together with other information would directly and certainly identify an individual.
i. Personal information controller
– refers to a person or organization who controls the collection, holding, processing or use of personal information, including a person or organization who instructs another person or organization to collect, hold, process, use, transfer or disclose personal information on his or her behalf. The term excludes:
(1) A person or organization who performs such functions as instructed by another person or organization; and’
(2) An individual who collects, holds, processes or uses personal information in connection with the individual’s personal, family or household affairs.
j. Personal information processor
– refers to any natural or juridical person qualified to act as such under this Act to whom a personal information controller may outsource the processing of personal data pertaining to a data subject.
k. Processing
– refers to any operation or any set of operations performed upon personal information including, but not limited to, the collection, recording, organization, storage, updating or modification, retrieval, consultation, use, consolidation, blocking, erasure or destruction of data.
l. Privileged information
– refers to any and all forms of data which under the Rules of Court and other pertinent laws constitute privileged communication.
m. Sensitive personal information
– refers to personal information:
(1) About an individual’s race, ethnic origin, marital status, age, color, and religious, philosophical or political affiliations;
(2) About an individual’s health, education, genetic or sexual life of a person, or to any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such person, the disposal of such proceedings, or the sentence of any court in such proceedings;
(3) Issued by government agencies peculiar to an individual which includes, but not limited to, social security numbers, previous or current health records, licenses or its denials, suspension or revocation, and tax returns; and
(4) Specifically established by an executive order or an act of Congress to be kept classified. 1
n. One System
– is all-in-one management software that UAAGI and its programming partner XWARE I.T. Consultancy has designed and developed specifically for the needs of all UAAGI Dealerships, Purchasing, Unit Sales, Service and Warranty, and Parts Sales, thus, it provides for a streamlined recording of all activities done and in producing coherent and efficient reports.
o. Brand App
– are applications created by UAAGI and its programmers for its specific brands (FOTON, CHERY, MUTT, JETOUR, LYNK & CO.), for its customers for proper identification of products, price, and services.
p. Marketing Activities
– refers to activities related to advertising or marketing and promoting the sale of UAAGI Vehicles, Spare Parts and Services. It involves sending invitation for sales promotion, marketing event, product launches and posting to social media of pictures and events related to UAAGI Products.
q. Data Processing Officer (DPO)
– is the person assigned to monitor internal compliance and ensure that the company processes personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and the Data Privacy Manual.
4.0 Personal Information shall include but not limited to the following:
a. Individual
- Name
- Address
- Age
- Civil Status
- Contact Information
- Social Security System (SSS) Information
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Philhealth Information
- Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-Ibig) Information
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Police Clearance
- Barangay Clearance
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Birth Certificate of Children
- Valid government I.D.
- Pre-employment medical results
- Family Background
- Educational Background
- Work Experiences
- Data Subject’s Pictures
- Medical Information or Results
b. Business/ Corporations
- Corporate Name
- Corporate Address
- Representative’s Name
- Representative’s Address
- Representative’s Civil Status
- Representative’s Age
- Representative’s Contact Information
- Representative’s Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Company Background
- Company Profile
- Name of stockholders
- Name of Directors
- Name of Corporate Officers
- Name of Company Representatives
- Business Permit
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Registration
- Articles of Incorporation and By Laws
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate
- General Information Sheet (GIS)
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration
- List of clients
- List of suppliers
- Financial Capacity
- Data Subject’s Pictures and Logo
5.0 How data is collected
The data is collected through the following:
- When inquiring at UAAGI’s brand website.
- When participating UAAGI’s marketing activities
- When communicating with UAAGI
- Application for employment at UAAGI
- Employment at UAAGI
- Upon product or service inquiry
- Upon request for company accreditation
- Endorsement of information from our accredited Dealerships
- During negotiations with UAAGI
- Upon entering into sales or contractual relationship with UAAGI
- Upon entering into Business Transaction with UAAGI
- Walk-in clients
- Those freely given by the data subject to UAAGI.
- Upon entering UAAGI’s company premises
- Usage of UAAGI App
6.0 Purpose of gathering data
The gathering of data shall be for the following purpose
a. Sales transactions
b. Service Transactions
c. Contractual Relationships
d. Business Negotiations
e. Business Transactions
f. Purchase Transactions
g. Application for Employment
h. 201 Employment file
i. Marketing Activity
j. Brand Promotions
k. Digital Marketing
l. Supplier Accreditation
m. Invitation for UAAGI events
n. For purposes of providing excellent customer service
7.0 What to do with data gathered
a. Sales/ Parts/ After Sales Transactions or Services
i. Data gathered from browsing our website, communicating with UAAGI, marketing activities, inquiries, walk-in clients, or those endorsed by UAAGI’s accredited Dealerships shall be used by our Sales Department for purposes of introducing and selling our products and services.
ii. Data gathered from browsing our website, apps or communicating with UAAGI, marketing activities, inquiries and walk-in clients may be endorsed to our Accredited Dealerships for purposes of introducing and selling our products and services to potential clients.
iii. Data gathered from our clients shall likewise be shared to UAAGI’s Manufacturers and Assemblers and UAAGI Suppliers for purposes of providing the utmost customer service to its clients
iv. Data gathered may also be shared to bank partners, insurance companies or government agencies whennecessary for processing of sales and service transactions, bank financing application, application for compulsory third party application for insurance and Land Transportation Office (LTO) registration.
b. Marketing Activity
i. Data gathered shall be used for marketing activities such as invitation for sales promotion, marketing events and product launches whether actual or virtual.
ii. Data gathered shall be used as client references and shall be endorsed to our authorized sales agents and accredited Dealerships for purposes of sales transactions with UAAGI.
iii. Data gathered such as pictures of Data Subject during marketing events or business transactions may be used by UAAGI in promotional activities, including digital marketing.
c. Supplier Accreditation
i. Data gathered for purposes of supplier’s accreditation shall be used by UAAGI in accrediting its suppliers for purposes of sales transactions, product inquiries, processing of payments, tax purposes and other related transactions.
d. Contractual Relationship
i. Data gathered shall be used in drafting contracts, memorandums, and other legal documents for purposes of entering into business transactions with UAAGI.
e. Legal Matters
i. Data gathered shall be used for establishment, exercise of UAAGI’s legal claims or defense.
f. Business Negotiations
i. Data gathered may be used for negotiations for possible business transactions with UAAGI.
g. Purchase Transactions
i. Data gathered shall be used for transactions entered into by UAAGI other than the transactions above- mentioned.
h. Application for Employment and Employment at UAAGI
i. Data gathered from UAAGI employees shall be used for employee information to be submitted to government agencies in connection with their employment, client referrals in terms of sales transactions and services, background investigation and other third party transactions which require divulging employee information for legitimate purpose.
ii. Personal Information gathered from employees or prospective employees may be used in legal claims and defense in cases filed by and against the company.
iii. Personal Information gathered from employees or prospective employees may be divulged to third parties conducting background investigations.
8.0 Data Storage, disclosure and sharing
Data gathered shall be stored at UAAGI’s One System, Digital Data Base, Servers, Cloud, and Warehouses, Filing Cabinets and Vaults.
The name and contact information of unsuccessful employment applicants are stored in UAAGI’s data base and filing cabinets for future reference. Personal Information of UAAGI employees shall be stored in their 201 files Filing and AMS System. Personal information of UAAGI separated employees shall be stored in UAAGI Warehouse and AMS System.
Personal or Business/ Corporate Data of clients, suppliers or those other than the employees of UAAGI shall be disclosed and shared with UAAGI authorized Sales Teams, accredited Dealerships, Assemblers and Manufacturers, Suppliers, Bank Partners, Insurance Companies and to those providing shared services with UAAGI, UAAGI’s affiliates and subsidiaries. The personal information shall be stored UAAGI’s One System, Digital Data Base, Servers, Cloud, and Warehouses, Filing Cabinets and Vaults.
The data to be disclosed and shared shall only be limited to such extent necessary to render effective the purpose for which the Data is gathered such as but not limited to transactions with UAAGI, marketing activities or employment.
The data collected may also be disclosed to courts and government agencies pursuant to and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, subpoena or court order.
9.0 Access to personal data/information
Access to Personal Data or Information of employees and applicants shall be restricted to Human Resource and Administration Division, Finance Division and Legal and Compliance Division.
Access to Personal or Business Data of clients, suppliers or those other than the employees of UAAGI shall be limited to Sales and Marketing Division, Dealer Development Division, Legal and Compliance Division and Finance Division.
10.0 Security of information
UAAGI is committed is ensuring the security of the data gathered from the data subject and UAAGI undertakes to make the necessary actions and security measures in collecting, receiving, transmitting, sharing, storing and disposing of the data gathered.
UAAGI likewise undertakes to gather the necessary consent forms in gathering data as well as entering into agreements such as but not limited to Data Sharing Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement for the protection of the Data Subjects.
Should there be unauthorized access of data from UAAGI due to hacking, unauthorized sharing of information or downloading of information, or any kind of breach in information, UAAGI shall immediately inform the Data Subject about such breach as well as place security measures to impede the further leakage of Data or breach of information.
11.0 Data retention and disposal
UAAGI shall keep the data only for as long as it is necessary.
Personal information are only kept for five (5) years from the time of its last transaction or communication with UAAGI except when retention thereof for a longer period is necessary such as but not limited to after sales service or if there is an existing or possible legal claim against or by UAAGI from the Data Subject.
The Disposal of the Data shall be through deletion in the ONE System, App, Digital Data Base or shredding or burning of hard copy files.
12.0 Control of data
The Data Subject can request for a copy of his or her personal data or business data and the same may be updated or revised if the same is incorrect or inaccurate.
The Data Subject may likewise request for the deletion, blocking, revision or updating of his or her personal information by writing a letter or email to our Data Privacy Officer.
13.0 Data privacy officer and contact information
Data Privacy Officer
84424076-78 loc. 5122
Email: dpo@uaagi.com
Lot Beside Bldg. 1055 Argonaut Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Feedback on our Privacy Policy
For questions or feedback about our Privacy Policy, you can email or contact us through the abovementioned contact information
Changes to Policy
UAAGI reserves the right to change, revise or modify this policy as necessary.
Privacy
Our web server software generates log files of the IP addresses of computers/devices that access this website. We use the IP address to help us in identifying (1) the website that referred you to us, (2) the pages requested and (3) the date and time of those request. We also use this information to tailor site content to user needs, and to generate aggregate statistical reports. We may use cookies to maintain a user’s identity between web sessions. Lynk & Co Philippines is committed to protecting your personal and private information collected from using the lynkco.ph website. Lynk & Co PH makes certain that these information are collected and stored in a managed data base which shall be used and administered solely by Lynk & Co Philippines to continue providing its services and implement its Programs.
Use Of Cookies:
Cookies are small files which are stored on your hard drive with your temporary internet files while you are visiting a website. We use cookies to track how visitors use our site. We do not store personal information in cookies, nor do we collect personal information from you without your knowledge as you browse this site. We do use cookies to aid in the collection of anonymous statistical information such as browser type, traffic referrals, traffic patterns, and web pages visited. This information is then used to improve our service to you. Cookies do not in themselves present a threat to privacy, since they can only be used to store information that the user has volunteered or that the web server already has. Most browsers have a configuration screen which allows the user to see what cookies have been stored on the computer, and an option to delete them.
Data Privacy:
We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal data you provide to us or that we collect about you when you use our website or mobile application and other online services.
This Privacy Policy describes how Lynk & Co Philippines (also referred to as “Lynk and Co”) collects, uses, and shares information about you through websites, mobile applications, and other online services that link to or incorporate this Privacy Policy.
DATA PRIVACY CONSENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DATA PRIVACY ACT OF 2012 AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS I allow Lynk & Co Philippines, its affiliates, and authorized dealers to provide services in relation to the Mazda vehicle that I purchased.
I agree for Lynk & Co, its affiliates, or its authorized dealers to:
1. Collect, use, disclose, and process my personal information set out in this form and/or otherwise provided by me or possessed by Lynk & Co, its affiliates, or authorized dealers for the following purposes:
a. Sending marketing, advertising, and promotional information about other products or services that Lynk & Co may be offering, conducting surveys for the vehicle(s) purchased and services performed by way of postal mail, fax, SMS, IG, Facebook Messenger, Viber, Whatsapp, Line, Telegram by way of voice call/phone call, and/or electronic transmission to my email address.
b. Conducting feedback and comments for vehicle(s) purchased and services performed;
c. Others.
2. Retain my information for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase of my vehicle or at such time that I submit to Lynk & Co, its affiliates, or its authorized dealers a written cancellation of this consent, whichever comes first. I agree that my personal information will be deleted/destroyed after this period;
3. Retain my personal information in Lynk & Co, its affiliates, and authorized dealers’ database shared with third-party service providers; and
4. Share my personal information to third-party service providers or its agents (including lawyers/law firms) for any legitimate business purpose. I am assured that security systems are employed to protect my information.
I warrant that I have read and understood all of the above provisions and I hold free and harmless and indemnify Lynk & Co, its affiliates, or authorized dealers from any complaint, suit, or damages, which any party may file or claim in relation to my consent.
Should you have questions or concerns about this consent form, please get in touch with us through customer.service@lynkco.ph.
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