This Privacy Policy describes how the Barangay Management App PH collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information.
The App is designed to streamline community services, document requests, incident reporting, and local announcements for residents and local government personnel.
Information We Collect
To provide efficient barangay services, we may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
- Full Name and Date of Birth
- Residential Address (Zone/Sito/Purok within the Barangay)
- Contact Information (Mobile number, email address)
- Government-Issued IDs or Barangay Clearance/ID Numbers for resident verification
B. App-Specific Data
- Document Request Details: Information required to process certificates such as Barangay Clearance, Certificate of Indigency, and Residency.
- Incident Reports: Text descriptions, photos, and approximate locations submitted during blotter or emergency reporting.
C. Technical and Usage Data
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- Log Data: IP addresses, browser types, page access times, and app performance metrics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data strictly for local governance and community service purposes:
- Resident Verification: Confirming your residency status within the official barangay database.
- Service Fulfillment: Processing requested barangay certificates, permits, and clearances.
- Emergency Response: Routing incident reports to barangay tanods or local emergency responders.
- Community Updates: Sending critical announcements, health advisories, and disaster alerts.
Data Protection and Security
We implement strict administrative, technical, and physical security measures to shield your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your data is only shared under the following conditions:
- Law Enforcement: When required by law, subpoena, or valid legal processes under Philippine jurisdiction.
- Inter-Agency Coordination: Sharing with municipal/city governments or emergency services such as MDRRMO or PNP solely for public safety or disaster response.
Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act
As a data subject in the Philippines, you hold the following rights:
Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised version within the App.
You are advised to review this policy regularly for updates.
Account Deletion Request
To request the deletion of your Barangay Management App PH account and all associated personal data, please email your request to our data desk at admin@bmis.barangay.info. Your account data, including profile details and communication history, will be permanently deleted from our database within 30 days of validation, except where retention is required by Philippine laws.
Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding your privacy or data rights, please contact the Barangay administration's designated Data Protection Officer (DPO).