Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 12, 2026

        Your Privacy Matters: ProjectLIGTAS is committed to protecting your privacy while providing life-saving emergency services. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
    

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Data Type	Purpose	Legal Basis
Name and Contact Details	Emergency response coordination	Vital interests (life safety)
Location Data	Emergency dispatch and route optimization	Vital interests (emergency response)
Emergency Reports	Incident documentation and response	Public interest (disaster management)
Device Information	Service optimization and security	Legitimate interest

Location Information

Location data is critical for emergency services. We collect location information when you:

Submit emergency reports or SOS requests
Use our evacuation center locator
Enable location-based weather alerts
Access flood monitoring features

Usage and Analytics Data

We collect anonymized usage data to improve our emergency response capabilities, including:

Feature usage patterns to optimize emergency interfaces
Response times to improve emergency coordination
System performance during disaster events
Geographic usage patterns for resource allocation

2. How We Use Your Information

Emergency Response

Coordinate rescue and emergency response operations
Connect you with appropriate emergency services
Provide real-time updates during emergencies
Facilitate communication with emergency responders

Safety Services

Send weather alerts and disaster warnings
Provide flood risk assessments for your area
Guide you to nearest evacuation centers
Share traffic and transportation updates

Service Improvement

Analyze emergency response effectiveness
Improve prediction models for disasters
Optimize resource allocation during emergencies
Enhance user experience during crisis situations

3. Information Sharing

            Emergency Sharing: During active emergencies, we may share your information with authorized emergency responders without prior consent to save lives.
        

Authorized Recipients

Recipient	Information Shared	Purpose
Emergency Responders	Location, contact info, emergency details	Rescue operations
Government Agencies	Incident reports, location data	Disaster management
Healthcare Providers	Medical emergency information	Medical response
Relief Organizations	Contact info, needs assessment	Humanitarian assistance

Data Sharing Principles

Information is shared only when necessary for emergency response
Recipients are verified emergency service providers
Sharing is limited to the minimum necessary information
Commercial use of emergency data is strictly prohibited

4. Data Security

Security Measures

End-to-end encryption for sensitive emergency communications
Secure cloud infrastructure with disaster recovery capabilities
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Access controls and authentication for emergency responders
Real-time monitoring for cyber threats

Emergency Backup Systems

We maintain redundant systems across multiple geographic locations to ensure service availability during disasters when emergency services are most critical.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal data
Correction: Update inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of non-essential data
Portability: Receive your data in a readable format
Objection: Opt-out of non-emergency communications

Emergency Data Exceptions

Note: Some rights may be limited for emergency response data when deletion or restriction could compromise public safety or emergency response capabilities.

6. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period	Reason
Emergency Reports	7 years	Legal requirements, pattern analysis
Location Data	2 years	Emergency response optimization
Account Information	Until account deletion	Service provision
Analytics Data	3 years (anonymized)	Service improvement

7. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

User authentication and session management
Emergency alert preferences
Location settings for local emergency information
Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with emergency features to improve response times and user experience during crisis situations.

8. Third-Party Services

Emergency Data Sources

We integrate with official Philippine government agencies and emergency services:

PAGASA: Weather and typhoon data
PHIVOLCS: Earthquake and volcanic activity
MMDA: Traffic and Metro Manila emergency coordination
Local Government Units: Municipal emergency services

Technology Partners

Google Maps: Location services and mapping (subject to Google's privacy policy)
Cloud Infrastructure: Secure hosting with data residency in the Philippines
SMS Services: Emergency alert delivery

9. International Data Transfers

While we primarily store data within the Philippines, some emergency coordination may require international data transfers to:

International disaster relief organizations
Foreign embassies for tourist emergency assistance
Global weather and disaster monitoring services

All international transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards and only when necessary for emergency response.

10. Children's Privacy

ProjectLIGTAS may be used by children during emergencies. We:

Collect minimal information necessary for emergency response
Require parental consent for non-emergency features
Provide special protections for children's data
Delete children's data more quickly when no longer needed

11. Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information:

We will notify affected users within 72 hours
Relevant authorities will be informed immediately
We will provide clear information about what data was affected
Immediate steps will be taken to secure the breach
Free identity monitoring may be provided if appropriate

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

Changes in emergency response procedures
New data protection regulations
Enhanced security measures
Additional emergency services integration

Significant changes will be communicated through multiple channels including email alerts and in-app notifications.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: devwithzach@gmail.com
Address: Metro Manila, Philippines
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy requests within 30 days

For Data Protection Authority: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.