Privacy Policy

At Hiyas ng Pinas, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our online jewelry store and interact with our services.


Information We Collect:

Types of Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information
  • IP address
  • Device information (e.g., device type, operating system)
  • Browsing history and website usage data

Purposes of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To process and fulfill orders placed on our website.
  2. To communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, or customer service requests.
  3. To personalize your shopping experience and provide relevant product recommendations.
  4. To improve our website, products, and services.
  5. To comply with legal obligations, such as tax or accounting requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., processing orders).
  • The processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax obligations).
  • The processing is based on your consent (e.g., sending marketing communications).

Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with third parties only for the following purposes:

  • Payment processing
  • Shipping and delivery
  • Customer support services
  • Marketing and advertising (with your consent)
  • Legal or regulatory compliance

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Transfers

As an EU-based business, we may transfer your personal data to third parties located outside the European Economic Area (EEA) only if adequate safeguards are in place to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data, such as standard contractual clauses or the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.


How We Use Your Information:


Order Processing: We use your personal information to process your orders, fulfill your purchases, and provide customer support related to your transactions.


Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your orders, shipping updates, promotions, and other relevant information about our products and services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.


Personalization: We may use your website usage data to personalize your shopping experience, recommend products that may interest you, and improve the relevance of our marketing efforts.


Information Sharing and Disclosure:


Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, delivering orders, and conducting business operations. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes specified by us.


Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.


Data Security:
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and regular security audits.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR:

  • Right to access: You have the right to request access to your personal data and receive a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or the processing is unlawful.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
  • Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the processing is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates.


Contact Us:


If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our contact page.


Last Updated: [February 20, 2024]

This Privacy Policy aims to provide comprehensive information about how we handle your data and assure customers of our commitment to their privacy and security.