Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how Project Haribon collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our platform and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Privacy Policy for Project HARIBON

Project HARIBON (Hazard Assessment and Rescue Integration for Bicol Operations Network) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our disaster response and logistics management system.

By using Project HARIBON, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Personal Information

Name, contact information, location data, and other details necessary for rescue operations and disaster response.

Usage Data

Information about how you interact with our system, including access times, pages viewed, and system features used.

Device Information

Information about the devices you use to access our system, including hardware models, operating systems, and mobile network information.

Location Data

With your consent, we collect precise location data to facilitate rescue operations and provide location-based services.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our disaster response and logistics management services

To coordinate rescue operations and emergency response

To optimize resource distribution and logistics planning

To improve and enhance our system's functionality and user experience

To analyze usage patterns and system performance

To communicate with you regarding emergency situations and system updates

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • The right to rectify or update your personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the 'Effective Date' at the top of this policy.

Privacy Policy for Project HARIBON - Messenger Chatbot

Project HARIBON values your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our Messenger chatbot for rescue requests in the event of a disaster

When you interact with the Project HARIBON chatbot on Facebook Messenger, we may collect the following information to assist in disaster response efforts:

User Data

We collect information related to your rescue requests such as your name, contact details, and location.

Location Information

For the purpose of providing timely assistance, we may collect your location.

The data collected from you is used exclusively for the following purposes:

Rescue Request Processing

To identify your location and the nature of your emergency, and to connect you with relevant disaster response teams.

Disaster Response Coordination

To facilitate the rapid coordination of assistance, ensuring timely and accurate rescue efforts.

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties, except as required for disaster response or as permitted by law. Your data may be shared with the relevant rescue teams, emergency responders, or other agencies as part of the disaster response efforts.

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes securing data storage, using encryption where appropriate, and ensuring proper access controls are in place.

We retain the data only for as long as necessary to complete your rescue request or for a duration required by applicable law or disaster management procedures. Once the request has been fulfilled, data will be securely deleted.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the 'Effective Date' at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

[email protected]

(+63) 917 123 4567

Ateneo de Naga University, Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City, 4400

By using the Project HARIBON system, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.