DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), Taikisha Group Privacy Policy (TGPP), and other relevant policies and issuances, Taikisha Philippines Inc.  ("TPI") hereby adopts a Data Privacy Policy. TPI adheres to the State policy in protecting the fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth.

In the course of your interaction with TPI, personal data or personal information may have been shared with the company or required/requested to be shared in particular transactions.

Personal Data refers to information that identifies you personally, alone or in combination with other information available to us (e.g., your name, contact number, e-mail address, IP address, home address, among others). To ensure that your right to privacy is protected in the course of our dealings and when we process your Personal Data, we are committed to comply with the Philippines' Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other relevant government regulations and issuances. This Privacy Notice outlines our data privacy principles and practices. We recommend that you read this Privacy Notice to understand how we collect, use, and process your Personal Data.

Consent

By using our website or providing us your Personal Data, you will be treated as having given your permission for our collection, use, and processing of your Personal Data, and you have accepted the policies and practices described in this Privacy Notice.

If you do not allow the collection, use, and processing of your Personal Data, kindly refrain from using our website, and/or contact us for any privacy-related concerns.

We may modify this Privacy Notice at any time. To update yourself of any change in the processing of your Personal Data, please regularly review this Privacy Notice.

Why does TPI collect and process your Personal Data?

TPI may collect, use, and process your Personal Data for the following general purposes:

  • to conduct due diligence prior to executing a contract, and to facilitate the fulfillment of the terms of the contract thereafter;
  • to respond to your queries, complaints, and requests;
  • to provide information about our services;
  • to conduct research and analysis to improve customer experience;
  • to maintain security; and
  • to comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements or obligations.
  • The use and processing of your Personal Data also depends on your transactions with us.
  • If you inquire about, or avail yourself of our services, we may collect, use, or process your Personal Data to:
  • conduct appropriate credit investigation to assess the risk of transacting with you;
  • prepare and execute the necessary contract to cover the transaction;
  • update our records and keep your contact details and billing address up-to-date; and
  • communicate any advisories, changes, and other information relevant to your contract with us.

If you are a vendor/supplier, a potential vendor/supplier, or a contractor, we may collect, use, or process your Personal Data to:

  • conduct the appropriate due diligence checks;
  • evaluate your proposal, including your technical, financial, and operational capacity;
  • assess the viability of your proposal and process your accreditation;
  • communicate any decision on such proposal; and
  • perform any other action as may be necessary to implement the terms and conditions of our contract.

If you want to join our workforce, we may collect, use, or process your Personal Data to:

  • evaluate your application for employment if suited for the available job vacancy; with your written or expressed consent, retain your Personal Data for a maximum of five (5) years for future job opportunities that may be of interest to you;
  • communicate with you about your employment application;
  • when hired, process your Personal Data as may be necessary for purposes such as, but not limited to, payroll, benefits application, allowances and refunds processing, tax processing, retirement benefits, and other purposes that demand or require processing of your Personal Data (e.g., to execute business transactions directly related and/or incidental to your job, business travels, socials, and so on);
  • while employed, evaluate your performance and career development;
  • upon separation, process your Personal Data for the exit interview and to prepare your final pay;
  • provide assistance to, and account for, employees in case of emergency; and

perform such other processing or disclosure that may be required in the course of TPI's business or under law or regulations.

If you are TPI’s stockholder, we may use, collect, or process your Personal Data to:

  • maintain and update your records with TPI;
  • administer your stock transactions; and
  • comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements or obligations.

If you are a visitor of TPI or any of our project sites, we may use, collect, or process your Personal Data to:

  • grant access to our premises; and
  • maintain the security within our premises.

What Personal Data does TPI collect?

Personal Data collected may include any of the following, among others:

  • Your name;
  • Your e-mail;
  • Your other contact details;
  • Your address;
  • Your IP address; and/or
  • Any information relevant to the feedback you have provided or the request or transaction you have made.
  • Further transactions with us may require the processing of your other Personal Data, such as but not limited to the following:
  • financial details such as credit history, bank account, credit card, and debit card information;
  • sensitive personal information, such as age, nationality, marital status, gender, health, education, and government-issued identification documents; and
  • employment history.

How does TPI collect my Personal Data?

When you access our website and/or communicate/interact with us, TPI may collect your Personal Data and Non-Personal Data:

  • Personal Data sent to us by your web browser
  • Your web browser may automatically send us Personal Data, which may include your IP address and location, or Non-Personal Data, which may include the pages you access, the operating system you use, and the name and version of your web browser. These are collected to improve your browsing experience. You may want to check your web browser to know more about the Personal Data sent to us by your web browser, and to modify your web browser settings as you see fit.
  • Personal Data collected by placing a cookie on your computer
  • We may also obtain information about you by placing a cookie on your computer. This is typically done to ease navigation through our website. Cookies that may be used are of two kinds - session cookie and persistent cookie. A session cookie is used to place on your computer a computer generated, unique identifier whenever you access our website. It does not identify you personally and expires as soon as you close your web browser. A persistent cookie does not expire when you close your browser, and stays on your computer, unless you delete it.

If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may modify your web browser settings to turn them off or delete them from your computer. If you reject our cookies, however, our website may not function properly.

Personal Data you knowingly and voluntarily provide

We may also process the Personal Data you knowingly and voluntarily provide when you contact us. The Personal Data you provide will then be used to provide the service you requested. For instance, when you e-mail us a query, necessarily, we will collect your name and e-mail address to respond to you.

Why does TPI collect and process your Personal Data?

TPI collects only the Personal Data that is necessary to effectively serve you and to fulfill legitimate business and for other legal purposes. We may use the Personal Data we collect to respond to your inquiries, process your requests and applications, develop and improve services that address your needs, and otherwise carry out our business operations. All processing of Personal Data is undertaken in accordance with the Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other applicable laws, regulations, policies, and issuances on data privacy and protection.

Where does TPI store your Personal Data?

Your Personal Data is controlled by TPI, a company registered under Philippine laws, whose principal office is at Golden Rock Bldg, 168 Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati City.

For how long does TPI retain your Personal Data?

TPI will retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, contractual, regulatory, or operational requirements, unless a longer period is allowed or required by law.

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, personal information is securely deleted, anonymized, or disposed of in accordance with established records management and data protection practices.

To whom are your Personal Data disclosed?

TPI may engage third-party service providers to perform services on its behalf. In such cases, the company may share your Personal Data with these service providers only to the extent necessary for them to perform the services for which they have been engaged. TPI requires its service providers to process your Personal Data solely for the specified purposes, to implement appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures, and to comply with the Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies, and issuances relating to privacy and data protection. Our service providers are contractually prohibited from using or disclosing your Personal Data for any purpose other than those authorized by TPI.

TPI may also disclose your Personal Data to unrelated third parties upon your request or consent, where such disclosure is required or authorized by law, or where the company, in good faith, believes that the disclosure is necessary to protect or defend its rights, property, or safety, or those of its employees, clients, or other persons. In all such instances, the company will take reasonable and appropriate measures to ensure that your Personal Data remains protected and is processed in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations.

How TPI Protects Personal Information?

TPI maintains organizational, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.

These measures may include:

• Secure information systems and network protections;
• Access controls and role-based permissions;
• Confidentiality obligations for employees and service providers;
• Security awareness and training programs; and
• Periodic reviews of privacy and security practices.

What are Your Rights as a Data Subject?

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you have the right to:

• Be informed about the processing of your personal information;
• Access your personal information;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Object to the processing of your personal information;
• Request the deletion, blocking, or restriction of processing where permitted by law;
• Withdraw consent when processing is based on consent; and
• Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.

TPI may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, technology, or privacy practices. Any updates will be posted on this website and will take effect upon publication unless otherwise stated.

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Notice or the processing of personal information, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Email: tpi-dpo@taikisha.com.ph
Phone: 8818-1707 loc 545
Mobile number: +63 9209412772   
Address: 5F Golden Rock Bldg. 168 Salcedo St.,
Legaspi Village, Makati City

Effective: 10 September 2026

Approved by:                                                                                                        

Eduardo Ablaza
General Manager

Takao Ito
President