Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 12, 2025

Privacy Policy

BMCJR Lugaw Republic (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of our website visitors and customers, in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

Contact Form: Your name, your email address, subject, and message.
Any additional details you voluntarily provide in the message box (e.g., phone number, address).
Store Locator: Your approximate location, if you grant permission via your browser.
Cookies and similar technologies for basic website functionality and analytics.

We do not collect sensitive personal information through our website.

2. How We Collect Your Data

Website contact form submissions
Voluntary location sharing for Store Locator
Cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, in the future)

3. Purpose of Collection

To respond to inquiries sent via our contact form
To provide location-based branch information via the Store Locator
To maintain website security and functionality
For statistical and analytical purposes to improve our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your consent when you submit the contact form or allow location access
Legitimate business interest in responding to inquiries and improving our website
Compliance with Philippine laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Our web hosting provider (for site functionality and email delivery)
Authorized personnel of BMCJR Lugaw Republic
Third-party service providers (e.g., analytics tools) when enabled in the future

We do not sell or rent personal data to any third party.

6. Data Storage and Security

Contact form submissions are stored in our website hosting server and sent to our official email addresses (franchising@lugawrepublic.com.ph, lugawrepublic@yahoo.com). Access is limited to authorized personnel. We implement security measures such as password protection, secure servers, and plugin updates.

7. Retention Period

We retain contact form submissions in our email and hosting inbox for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection, unless deletion is requested.

8. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, withdraw consent, and file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC). Requests may be sent to our Data Privacy Officer.

9. International Visitors

Our website is primarily intended for users in the Philippines, but it may be accessed globally. If you are visiting from outside the Philippines, you acknowledge that your data will be processed in accordance with Philippine laws.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how BMCJR Lugaw Republic uses cookies and similar technologies on https://lugawrepublic.com.ph/.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function, improve performance, and analyze usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for website functionality (cannot be disabled).
Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences (e.g., Store Locator location permission).

3. Location Tracking

Our Store Locator may request permission from your browser to detect your approximate location. You can allow this “only while visiting the site” or deny it entirely.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in line with this policy. You may withdraw consent anytime by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.

Contact Information:
Data Privacy Officer – BMCJR Lugaw Republic
Email: franchising@lugawrepublic.com.ph
Phone: +63 920 979 5251