Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 2026. This policy applies to all personal information collected through smgcproperties.com and is compliant with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines.
1. Who I Am
SMGC Properties, operating under Broker Shella (PRC No. 0012448), is a licensed real estate brokerage based in City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. Broker Shella is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this website.
2. What Information Is Collected
When you submit an inquiry or contact form on this website, the following personal information is collected: • Full name • Phone number • Email address (if provided) • Your message and property preferences (location, budget, inquiry type) Sensitive personal information as defined under RA 10173 is not collected.
3. Why Your Information Is Collected
Your personal information is collected solely for the following purposes: • To respond to your property inquiries • To provide you with property recommendations • To contact you regarding your real estate needs • To improve the service provided Your information will not be used for any purpose other than those stated above without your consent.
4. How Your Data Is Stored and Protected
Your personal information is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud-based database platform with industry-standard encryption and security measures. Access to your data is restricted to Broker Shella only. Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
5. Sharing of Information
Your personal information is never sold, traded, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information may only be disclosed in the following circumstances: • When required by law or by a government authority • With your explicit consent Your data will not be transferred outside the Philippines without appropriate safeguards.
6. Your Rights Under RA 10173
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights: • Right to be informed — know how your data is being used • Right to access — request a copy of your personal data on file • Right to correction — have inaccurate data corrected • Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data • Right to object — withdraw consent and stop processing of your data • Right to lodge a complaint — file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) To exercise any of these rights, contact Broker Shella at the details below.
7. Cookies
This website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality (e.g., theme preferences). Tracking or advertising cookies are not used. No personal data is collected through cookies.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of this website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data privacy rights, please reach out: Broker Shella Castro PRC No. 0012448 City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines Phone: +63 917 849 0166 Email: shellamariecastro7@gmail.com You may also file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission: National Privacy Commission, Philippines Website: www.privacy.gov.ph