Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Yerba Mate Philippines (“we”, “our”, “us”) operated by Gnzls Inc., is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our online store (https://yerba.ph).
Information We Collect
When you browse or purchase from Yerba Mate Philippines, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Contact information (email address, mobile/phone number)
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Order history and preferences
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., messages, reviews)
We also collect non-personally identifiable data via cookies and analytics tools to improve our website performance and user experience.
Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties for the following reasons:
- Payment processors
- Shipping and logistics partners
- Email service providers
- Any legal or regulatory authorities that are required by law
All third-party providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
Data Protection and Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your payment information is handled via secure encrypted connections through trusted payment gateways. We do not store your full credit/debit card details on our servers.
Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act
You have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Withdraw consent or object to processing
- Request the deletion or blocking of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (www.privacy.gov.ph)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy, or security practices of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”