Hidden Path Digital operates the website at hiddenpath.digital and provides business English writing training services to Filipino virtual assistants and freelancers. Our registered address is 38-A Paz St, Malabon, 1470 Metro Manila, Philippines. You can contact us at info@hiddenpath.digital or +63 2 3448 3025.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, and what rights you have under Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
This Policy applies to all users of our website and all individuals who inquire about or participate in our courses and services. By using our website or submitting your information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy.
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, we process your personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly. When you complete our contact form, we collect your name, email address, the subject of your inquiry, and the content of your message. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. When you apply to a course cohort, we may collect additional information about your work and professional background to place you appropriately.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time of visit. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. For details on cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Information from communications. If you email or call us directly, we retain records of that communication including its content and your contact details.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health data, financial account numbers, government ID numbers, or biometric data.
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers. We may engage third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, such as email delivery services, website hosting providers, and video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom for course sessions). These providers are contractually required to process your data only as directed by us and to maintain appropriate security standards.
Legal requirements. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority under Philippine law, including but not limited to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its related regulations.
Business transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected individuals before any such transfer takes effect.
Any third party with whom we share data is required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information consistent with this Policy and applicable law.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Philippine laws and regulations.
Contact form submissions and inquiry records are retained for a period sufficient to address your inquiry and maintain business records, typically up to two years from the date of last contact. Course enrollment records may be retained for a longer period to meet administrative and accounting requirements. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Website technical logs are typically retained for up to 12 months.
When personal data is no longer needed, we dispose of it securely in a manner that prevents unauthorized access or reconstruction.
As a data subject under Republic Act No. 10173, you have the following rights regarding your personal information held by Hidden Path Digital:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@hiddenpath.digital. We will respond within the timeframes required by the DPA and its Implementing Rules.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS connections for our website, access controls limiting who within our organization can access personal data, and using reputable service providers who maintain their own security standards.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot warrant absolute security. In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the National Privacy Commission as required by the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Our website uses cookies to function properly and to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are essential for the website to operate. Others are used for analytics purposes to understand how visitors use our site.
You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent tool available on the website. For full details on the types of cookies we use and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Zoom and other tools we reference in the context of our services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through links on our website.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your personal data.
Continued use of our website after the effective date of a revised Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes.
For any privacy-related inquiries, requests to exercise your data subject rights, or concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines at privacy.gov.ph.