TERMS OF WEBSITE USE AND PRIVACY POLICY

CIM Business Management & Consultancy Corp. (the “Company”) deeply respects your right to privacy and is dedicated in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information. To demonstrate this commitment, the Company has developed its Terms of Website Use as well as this Privacy Policy, which describes how the Company will collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These terms govern your access and use of the Company’s website located at cimcompliance.com (“Website”). “You”, “Your”, and “Yours” pertains to you, the end-user.

By accessing and/or using our website, you understand and agree to the following terms and conditions:

• The Company maintains this Site primarily for informative purposes, particularly to provide information about its services, corporate structure and culture, and to facilitate communication and exchange of information between CIM and its affiliates, potential clients, and stakeholders.
  
• Your access and continued use of this Site signifies your acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions, which may be revised over time.
  
• The Company owns any and all of the text and images found on the Website.
  
• Not all of the service offerings as enumerated and described on the website may be available to all areas in the Philippines.
  
• The Company undertakes to exert its best efforts in providing accurate and up-to-date information on the website. However, we offer no warranties or representations regarding the degree of accuracy of the information provided herein. By accessing and/or using this Site, you accept and acknowledge the related risks as well as that we specifically disclaim liability for any damages that may arise from such access and/or use.
  

Your use of this Site is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. You agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with such use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the proper courts in Cebu City, Philippines, to the exclusion of any other venue.

DATA PRIVACY

Our data collection, storage, processing, and usage practices adhere to Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the issuances by the National Privacy Commission, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

This Policy outlines our corporate policies regarding the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and disposal of personal information obtained from our website visitors, customers, and individuals who interact with us through authorized representatives for questions and concerns.

• Classes of Personal Information
  

As defined under the Data Privacy Act, "Personal Information" includes any data that can directly or indirectly identify an individual, or when combined with other information, can certainly identify a person. "Sensitive Personal Information", on the other hand, encompasses attributes like age, date of birth, marital status, government-issued identification numbers, account numbers, and financial information. "Privileged Information" refers to any and all types of information or data which are considered as privileged communication under the Rules of Court and other applicable laws and/or rules.

• Your Rights as a Data Subject
  

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you are entitled to the following rights:

1. Right to be informed: You can request for details about how we process your personal information, including the existence, if any, of automated decision-making and profiling systems.
   
2. Right to access: You may demand reasonable access to your personal information, including processing details, sources, recipients, and reasons for disclosure by submitting a written request.
   
3. Right to object: Upon demand, you have the right to suspend, withdraw, or remove your personal information from being processed further, including opting out of receiving any commercial, marketing, or advertising communication from the Company.
   
4. Right to data erasure and blocking: On reasonable grounds, you can suspend, withdraw, or request the blocking, removal, or destruction of your personal data from our filing system.
   
5. Right to rectify: If you find inaccuracies or errors in your personal information, you can raise a dispute through our email address at cimconsultancy.inquiries@gmail.com.
   
6. Right to file a complaint: If you have any concerns or complaints, you may reach out to us at cimconsultancy.inquiries@gmail.com.
   
7. Right to damages: You have the right to be indemnified for damages resulting from any violation of your privacy rights due to inaccurate, false, unlawfully obtained, or unauthorized use of your personal data or information.
   
8. Right to data portability: You are entitled to obtain and electronically move, copy, or transfer your personal information from the Company in a secured electronic or structured format commonly used for further use.
   

For any inquiries or additional information about your privacy rights, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining your trust in our data privacy and protection practices.

• Collection and Use of Personal Data and Information
  

At CIM, we collect various categories of Personal Data from our website visitors, clients, prospective clients, and other third parties, which include but are not limited to the following:

1. Computer Internet Protocol (IP) address, unique device identifier (UDID), cookies, and usage pattern data linked to a device;
   
2. Name, gender, job or position title, organization, job duties and responsibilities, customers, phone number, mailing address, email address, and contact details;
   
3. Photos, sex, birthdate, civil or relationship status, interests and hobbies, educational background, employment details, or any other related information;
   
4. Newsletter requests, event or seminar registrations, subscriptions, participation data in conferences, seminars, credentials, associations, product interests, and preferences;
   
5. Personal data as contained in documents, communication, or materials related to transactions with or by our clients or prospective clients;
   
6. Government IDs, passports, and other identification documents, dates of birth, beneficial ownership data, and due diligence data, if any; and
   
7. Information provided by jobseekers, applicants or others on our Site, in connection with employment opportunities subject to additional relevant local recruitment privacy policies and regulations.
   

Please note that we only collect your personal information if you provide it to us voluntarily. If you choose not to submit your personal information or withdraw your consent, we may not be able to adequately respond to your inquiries or provide services.

We use Personal Data or Information in:

1. Providing our services and responding to inquiries and concerns;
   
2. Managing our business operations, the website, and our relationship with our clients and other stakeholders;
   
3. Making our website highly intuitive and end-user friendly;
   
4. Improving and securing our website, communication and information technology (IT) systems;
   
5. Offering relevant marketing and advertising, including information about company events, services or activities that may be of interest to the clients and/or website users;
   
6. Complying with regulatory, reporting, and other legal obligations, identity verification procedures, and fraud prevention measures and mechanisms; and
   
7. Considering individuals for employment and contractor opportunities, and managing onboarding procedures.
   

If you provide personal information for publication on our Site, we will use that information only as per your given permission. We do not use and supply your personal information to any third party for direct marketing without your express consent.

• Sharing of Personal Information or Data
  

Please also take note that we may share your personal information with the following:

1.Service Providers, Affiliates and other Related Business Partners. With your consent and approval, we share personal data with trusted service providers to provide you with adequate services related to our business and those of our service providers.

2.Financial Institutions. We share Personal Data with banks and other financial institutions for invoice processing and payment purposes.

3.Legally-mandated disclosures and Claims. We may share Personal Information or Data to comply with tax reporting obligations and regulatory compliances, legal processes, government requests, or to establish, protect, or defend legal rights and safety.

• Data Retention and Disposal
  

We may retain personal information related to marketing activities as long as you consent to accept marketing and/or commercial communications from us. For other purposes, we typically retain Personal Data for as long as required or necessary to fulfill the outlined purposes in our Terms of Use, Data Privacy Policy, as well as our Cookies Policy. You may request for the deletion of your personal data at any time.

WE UTILIZE COOKIES

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser, device, or viewed web pages. Some of these “cookies” are automatically deleted when you close your browser, while others are retained to recognize you when you revisit or re-access a website.

The Company uses these cookies to obtain information about your website usage patterns. With this information, we know how we can enhance and personalize your end-user experience, and continuously improve our website’s features and services.

We use the following cookies on our Site:

1. Analytical or Performance Cookies. These inform us on the number of website users and visitors, and help us understand how these users navigate and use the Website. These cookies are considered as “session” cookies, or those which are erased upon closing of the browser.
   
2. Functional Cookies. These cookies are primarily used for improving a website’s functional performance. These record the previous visits and/or login preferences of the users. They are considered as “persistent” cookies because they are retained on your device to help the site remember you upon your next visit. To delete these cookies, go to your browser settings.
   
3. Cookie Pop Up. We use this cookie to know if you have read our cookies consent pop-up message and to avoid showing it (the pop up) when you close it.
   

• Can you opt not to use cookies in your device?
  

Yes. You can adjust your Internet browser settings, usually under the "Help" or "Internet Options" tab to manage certain cookies. However, disabling or deleting certain cookies might affect access and/or use of important website functions or features.