Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is provided by Sonak Asia Pte. Ltd. (also referred to as "SONAK", "Us", "Our" or "We"). By using our website, you hereby agree to the Privacy Policy imposed hereon, whether as a guest or a user.
This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, the user or viewer’s options about such information, and how we use, share, update, and secure such information, in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (the “Data Privacy Act”). This Policy applies to information obtained in connection with SONAK’s operations through our Site, social media presence, emails, marketing campaigns, digital and online advertising.
This Policy and your use of our Site is subject to our Terms of Use. If you have questions about this Policy, please contact us at privacy.saph@sonak.com.ph.
I. Classifications of Information Collected
The information we collect is Personal Information that includes your name, mailing address, email address, date of birth, credit/debit card information (and related payment information), and/or telephone/cellphone number. We also collect information that identifies you as an individual and other information associated with it.
A. Information Provided by You
We collect the information you provide to us once you:
- Create an account with us
- Make a purchase
- Contact us via any customer service method
- Participate in customer research, surveys, sweepstakes, or promotions
- Subscribe for email, text, or other messages
- Download or use our Site
- File a claim or participate in investigations regarding claims or losses
- Otherwise, communicate information to us
B. Information We Receive from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party sources that help us update, improve, and/or analyze our records or data, perform marketing and research services, or detect online attacks and fraudulent activity. We also work with third-party service providers that provide feedback about our Site, including analytics services such as Google Analytics.
C. Passively Collected Information When You Use our Site
We may collect “User Activity Details” through cookies and similar technologies. This includes IP addresses, device information, browser and screen resolution, location, user ID, webpages visited, search keywords, products viewed, and mobile device usage. We may also associate your User Activity Details with you as an individual.
D. Social Media
We connect with customers through social media services such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Interactions with us through these platforms are governed by this Privacy Policy, while information stored on the social media service is subject to its Privacy Policy.
II. Your Options
We provide several options regarding our collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information:
- Unsubscribe to Email: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by emailing privacy.saph@sonak.com.ph with "PERSONAL DATA" in the subject line. Unsubscription may take up to 30 days to reflect in our system.
- Disabling Cookies: You may access our Site without accepting certain information technologies, but some features may be limited. You can also turn off cookies or adjust browser settings.
- Location Details: You may choose not to allow specific location information via your browser settings. General location obtained from IP address may still be used.
- Request for Deletion of Personal Records: You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data by emailing privacy.saph@sonak.com.ph when there is no good reason for continued processing.
III. Use of Your Information
Your Personal Information is used as follows:
- Accomplishing, delivering, and communicating about requests and orders
- In connection with loyalty programs
- Processing payments, returns, and related transactions
- Conducting surveys, contests, or promotions
- Registering customer accounts
- Providing customer service
- Conducting research and analysis
- Informing about products and promotions
- Enhancing products, Site, and social media accounts
- Promoting products of SONAK and partners
- Protecting Site security
- Other disclosures at the time of collection
In doing so, we may:
- Combine information collected from various sources
- Combine Personal and non-Personal Information collected online/offline
- Disclose information within our company and affiliates
- Retain information no longer than two years for products, legal duties, or agreements
- Collate information for retention within company and service providers
- Process user activity information for Site/social media activities
- Use general location information for marketing purposes
IV. How We Disclose Your Details
- Provide products or services via affiliates, subsidiaries, related entities, and partners
- Shipping and payment card processors
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including law enforcement requests
All disclosures are confidential and subject to the Data Privacy Act.
V. Security
We use various security measures to protect Personal Information. Our Site applies encryption technology, and customer accounts and passwords are restricted and protected.
VI. Children
Our Site is not directed toward children under 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children without parental consent. Parents/guardians may contact privacy.saph@sonak.com.ph regarding any unauthorized collection.
VII. Third-Party Links
Our Site and social media accounts may link to other sites. These other sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
VIII. Access to and Control over your Personal Information
You have rights under the Data Privacy Act to access, update, correct, or withdraw consent regarding your Personal Information. Contact privacy.saph@sonak.com.ph for any access, correction, or complaints.
IX. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes affecting you will be notified at least 30 days in advance. If you disagree, stop using our Site or cancel your account by contacting privacy.saph@sonak.com.ph.
