Website Privacy Policy

GDPR Compliant CCPA + CPRA Philippines Data Privacy Act SEC Registered

Effective Date: April 7, 2025  |  Last Updated: April 7, 2025  |  Version: 1.0

Who We Are

3S Security Solutions Specialist Inc. (“3S,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a corporation duly registered with the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We are a distributor of physical security products operating in the Philippines, with our principal office at Steelworld Center, 8th Floor, Quezon City, Philippines.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website at https://3s-inc.ph, our marketing campaigns, customer relationship management activities, and all other interactions you may have with us. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

As a company that conducts business with individuals in the Philippines, the European Union, California (USA), and other jurisdictions, we are committed to upholding applicable data protection laws, including the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you inquire about our products, submit a contact form, request a quotation, or otherwise engage with us. The categories of personal data we collect include:

Personal Information You Provide
Full name
Email address
Phone number
City / location
Project details and requirements
Any additional info you voluntarily share

Automatically Collected Data
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent
Referring URLs
Device identifiers
Cookie and pixel data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as government-issued ID numbers, financial data, health information, or biometric data unless specifically required and with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for the following purposes, each supported by a lawful basis under applicable law:

To respond to inquiries and provide services. When you contact us with a question or project inquiry, we use your name, email, phone number, and project details to respond and assist you. Lawful basis: performance of a contract / legitimate interests.

To send marketing communications. With your consent (where required), we may send you promotional emails, product updates, and relevant offers. You may withdraw consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

To conduct remarketing and advertising. We use collected data and identifiers to serve targeted advertisements through Google and Meta platforms to users who have previously interacted with our website.

To manage our customer relationship. We use CRM tools to track communications, manage leads, and ensure timely follow-ups with potential and existing customers.

To improve our website and services. We analyze usage patterns and feedback to enhance the user experience and optimize our marketing performance.

To comply with legal obligations. We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or enforceable governmental requests.

Marketing & Advertising Activities
We engage in the following digital marketing activities that may involve the processing of your personal data or device identifiers:

Our Active Marketing Channels
Facebook & Meta Ads
Instagram Ads
Google Search Ads
Google Display Ads
Remarketing Campaigns
Email Marketing
CRM Marketing

We may use Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and serve you relevant advertisements. These tools may collect your device identifiers, browsing behavior, and interaction data.

For remarketing purposes, data about your visit to our website may be shared with Google and Meta to show you relevant ads on their platforms. You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or by adjusting your browser and platform privacy settings.

GDPR  EU/EEA Users
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, our use of tracking-based marketing tools requires your explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

CCPA/CPRA  California Residents
The sharing of identifiers and browsing data with third-party advertising platforms (Google, Meta) may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. California residents have the right to opt out of such sale or sharing at any time. See Section 8 for how to exercise this right.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand website usage, and deliver targeted advertising. The types of cookies we use include:

Strictly Necessary Cookies  Essential for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics & Performance Cookies  Help us understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics). These collect aggregated, anonymized data.

Advertising & Targeting Cookies  Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads Conversion Tracking).

You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences or a cookie consent manager on our website. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your experience.

Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, we share your data with the following categories of third parties as necessary to operate our business:

Service Providers. We engage trusted third-party vendors for CRM platforms, email marketing tools, website hosting, analytics, and IT support. These providers are contractually obligated to process your data only on our instructions and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Advertising Platforms. We share limited data (such as device identifiers, email hashes, and behavioral signals) with Google and Meta for advertising and remarketing purposes.

Legal Authorities. We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We do not share your personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Inquiry and lead data submitted through our website is retained for up to three (3) years from the date of last interaction. Data processed for marketing purposes, including email marketing lists, is retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion. CRM records for active and prior customers are retained for up to seven (7) years in compliance with Philippine tax and commercial recordkeeping requirements.

When your data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal data disposal procedures.

Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy

of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Right to Restrict

Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

GDPR EU/EEA Data Subjects
You may exercise your rights under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR by contacting our Data Protection Officer. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., your national Data Protection Authority).

Philippines Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)
Under Philippine law, you have the right to be informed, the right to object, the right to access, the right to erasure or blocking, the right to rectification, and the right to data portability. You may also file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at www.privacy.gov.ph if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA, and 15 business days for the Philippines DPA).

International Data Transfers
As we use third-party platforms including Google and Meta (headquartered in the United States) and other cloud-based service providers, your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside the Philippines, including the United States and member states of the European Union.

Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including reliance on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms. For transfers from the Philippines, we comply with the cross-border data flow requirements of the National Privacy Commission.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include access controls, encryption in transit (SSL/TLS), and regular security reviews.

However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data — including data access, correction, deletion, or opt-out requests — please contact us:

Company
3S Security Solutions Specialist Inc.

Address
Steelworld Center, 8th Floor
Quezon City, Philippines

Website
https://3s-inc.ph

Data Privacy Concerns & Rights Requests
Please use the subject line “Privacy Request” when reaching out so we can route your inquiry to our designated Data Protection Officer promptly.

For Philippines-based complaints unresolved by us, you may contact the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at www.privacy.gov.ph. For EU residents, please contact your local Data Protection Authority. For California residents, you may contact the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).

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Registered with the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission • Quezon City, Philippines

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