Privacy Policy

R.M. Veluz & Co., CPAs (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

• • Name

• • Email address

• • Company name

• • Contact information

• • Details you provide through our inquiry or contact forms

• • Other information you choose to provide when communicating with us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage information through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• • Respond to inquiries and requests

• • Provide information about our services

• • Communicate with you regarding your inquiry

• • Improve our website and user experience

• • Maintain website security and functionality

• • Comply with applicable laws and legal requirements

We will only process personal information for declared, specified, and legitimate purposes and only to the extent necessary for those purposes.

3. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use our website, and improve your browsing experience.

You may manage your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on our website.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose information when necessary to provide website-related services, respond to your requests, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights and security. Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we expect appropriate privacy and security safeguards to be maintained.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to fulfill legitimate business purposes, comply with legal obligations, or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, as applicable.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• • Be informed about how your information is processed

• • Access your personal information

• • Request correction of inaccurate information

• • Object to or withdraw consent where applicable

• • Request deletion or blocking where legally permitted

• • Lodge a complaint regarding the processing of your personal information

The Data Privacy Act recognizes these rights and requires transparency regarding the processing of personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, website, or applicable requirements. Any updated version will be posted on this page with the revised date.

 

Terms of Use

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Website Information

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes. While we make reasonable efforts to keep the information accurate and current, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.

2. No Professional Advice

Information published on this website, including tax updates, articles, advisories, and other materials, is provided for general information only and should not be considered a substitute for professional accounting, tax, audit, legal, or financial advice.

3. Tax Updates and Articles

Tax updates, BIR announcements, articles, and other website content may be based on information available at the time of publication. Laws, regulations, deadlines, and government requirements may change.

You should obtain appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on information published on this website.

4. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate any applicable laws or regulations, interfere with the operation, security, or functionality of the website, attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems, introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code, copy, misuse, or reproduce website content without permission, or use information obtained from the website for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including text, logos, graphics, images, design elements, and other materials, belongs to or is used by R.M. Veluz & Co., CPAs and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially use website content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

6. Website Content & Image Disclaimer

Some graphics, photographs, and visual materials used on this website are sourced from free or publicly available image resources and are used for website presentation and informational purposes. We do not claim ownership of materials belonging to their respective copyright holders. Where attribution is required, appropriate credit is provided.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including government agencies, professional organizations, and other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience. R.M. Veluz & Co., CPAs does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.

8. Inquiry Forms

Submitting an inquiry through our website does not create a client-professional relationship between you and R.M. Veluz & Co., CPAs.

A professional engagement will only exist once the Firm has formally agreed to provide services under the applicable engagement terms.

9. Website Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep the website available and functioning properly. However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, or free from errors.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, R.M. Veluz & Co., CPAs shall not be responsible for losses arising from reliance on general information provided on this website or from temporary unavailability, errors, or interruptions affecting the website.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will take effect when the updated terms are posted on this page.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.