At 25east Corp., we value the trust you place in us when sharing your personal and business information. As a provider of accounting, consulting, and business support services in the Philippines, we are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

1. Information We Collect

In the course of providing our services, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number, address), and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

• Business Information: Financial statements, payroll records, tax filings, and other documents necessary for accounting and consulting.

• Digital Data: IP addresses, cookies, and usage data when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data strictly for the following purposes:

• To perform professional accounting, auditing, and tax services.

• To provide business consultancy and support.

• To comply with statutory requirements from government agencies (e.g., BIR, SEC, SEC, SSS).

• To communicate updates regarding our services or changes in Philippine tax laws.

3. Data Disclosure and Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share information with third parties when:

• Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations or government mandates.

• Service Providers: With authorized partners who assist us in operating our business (e.g., secure cloud storage), provided they adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.

• Client Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share data with specific entities.

4. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our engagement or as required by Philippine law (e.g., the 10-year retention rule for certain accounting records).

5. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Be informed of the processing of your data.

• Access and rectify your personal information.

• Object to processing or request the erasure of your data (subject to legal and contractual limitations).

• File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if your rights are violated.

6. Cookies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionalities.

7. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: privacy@25east.com

Address: U427, 4F One Oasis Hub B Ortigas Avenue Extension Santa Lucia Pasig City NCR Philippines 1608

8. Special Provisions for Payroll and HR Support Services

As a business support firm, 25east Corp. often acts as a Personal Information Processor (PIP) for our clients. When handling payroll, we adhere to the following:

• Data Processing Scope: We process employee data (including but not limited to: full names, daily rates, bank account numbers, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG numbers, and attendance logs) solely based on the instructions provided by our clients.

• Confidentiality: Access to payroll data is strictly restricted to authorized 25east Corp. personnel who are bound by non-disclosure agreements.

• Government Remittances: We use this data to facilitate the accurate and timely filing of statutory contributions and taxes with the Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

• Security Measures: All payroll registers and payslips are transmitted via encrypted channels or password-protected files to prevent unauthorized interception.

• Client Responsibility: While we implement high-level security, our clients (as Personal Information Controllers) are responsible for ensuring they have obtained the necessary consent from their employees to share their data with us for processing.