Privacy Policy | OfficeWorks.ph

This is the Privacy Policy of the OfficeWorks.ph website and all content, services, and products that we provide (collectively, the “Application”). The Application is owned and operated by Mustard Seed Systems Corporation or MSSC (together with our affiliates, “OfficeWorks.ph”, “we”, “us”, “our” and terms of similar meaning).

OfficeWorks.ph values the security of any data you place on us. Our Privacy Policy, which belongs under our Terms of Use, explains the information we collect, how we use and protect it, how to access and update your information, and how to manage your privacy settings when using our services.

Mustard Seed is committed to comply with Republic Act. No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its implementing rules and regulations.

Collection and Use of Information

We collect different types of information to deliver and improve our Services to you.

While using our Services, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

First name and Last name
E-mail address
Company name
Address, Town / City, State / Country, ZIP / Postal code
Phone Number

We also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address to gather information about your browser and operating system.

What do we do with your personal information?

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products, and other updates.

Do we share your personal information?

We may share your personal information with our:

Affiliates –Individual or companies related to MSSC and/or OfficeWorks PH by common ownership and control;
Business Partners – Individual or companies who have a business relationship or strategic alliance with MSSC and/or OfficeWorks PH;
Service Providers – Companies that provide services on behalf of MSSC and/or OfficeWorks PH;
Law Enforcement – MSSC and OfficeWorks.ph cooperate with law enforcement inquiries and information demands that are made under force of law.

How do we get your consent?

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, and arrange a delivery or return of a purchase, it automatically means you are consenting us to collect and use your information to the extent necessary to complete these purposes. If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason (e.g. marketing), we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do we protect personal data?

For security of transactions, we use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol which encrypts any personal information you enter in the Application before it is sent to us. We also make commercially reasonable effort to ensure the security of your personal information on our system. Unfortunately, data transmission over the Internet is not guaranteed as 100% secured. As a result, we cannot warrant the security of any information during transmission.

How do you withdraw your consent?

If after you opt-in, you have changed your mind, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at +63 (2) 8535 7333 or sending us an email at dpo@mseedsystems.com. This removes our privilege to contact you, or continuously collect your data, or use and disclose your information.

For how long do we store your personal information?

We retain personal information regarding you or your use of the Services according to the following conditions:

for as long as your Account is active;
for as long as you needed our Services;
for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy;
minimum required retention period prescribed by law or recommended as best practice;
during a period which a claim can be made with respect to an agreement or other matters;
personal information has been aggregated or pseudonymized;
and other relevant criteria recommended by the law.

You may deactivate your Account by contacting us at +63 (2) 8535 7333 and we will delete all the personal information it holds about you (unless we need to retain it for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy).

Accessing Your Personal Information

You have the right to request details about the information we collect and to correct or update your personal information. To view your personal information or inquire about the ways in which your personal information has been or may have been used or disclosed by OfficeWorks.ph, please contact us at +63 (2) 8535 7333.

We reserve the right to charge a reasonable administrative fee for retrieving your personal information records if needed.

Third Party Services

In general, the third-party services we implement will only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary to perform their services.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in relation to the information we are required to disclose to process your purchase-related transactions. We highly recommend that you read their privacy policies so you will be informed with how your personal information is handled by these providers.