Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: October 2025

Introduction

Lupon Water District ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our services, including:

Personal Information

  • Full name, address, and contact details (email, phone number)
  • Account information (account number, billing history)
  • Property details (location, meter number)
  • Payment information (for processing transactions)
  • Government-issued IDs (for verification purposes)

Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address and general location data
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website addresses
  • Other diagnostic data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Service Provision

To provide and maintain our water services, process applications, and manage your account.

Communication

To notify you about service updates, billing statements, and important announcements.

Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and website functionality.

Security

To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities.

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Security Measures

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Employee training on data protection

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, we retain customer account information for 10 years after account closure to comply with regulatory requirements.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You can request copies of your personal data we hold.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request restriction of processing your personal data.

Right to Data Portability

You can request transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@luponwd.gov.ph. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer

Benigno A. Kuan Tiu

Poblacion, Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines

Email: dpo@luponwd.gov.ph

Phone: (087) 808-5273