Last Updated: August 22, 2026

1. Introduction

The Virtual Law PH, through Atty. Jonathan Lualhati Pacuribot (“The Virtual Law PH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit thevirtuallawph.com, communicate with us, or use services made available through our website.

Our processing of personal information is intended to comply with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable issuances of the National Privacy Commission.

We follow the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality in processing personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website and services, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.

This may include:

• Your name;
• Email address;
• Contact information that you voluntarily provide;
• Information relating to your legal concern or inquiry;
• Information you provide when requesting or scheduling a consultation; and
• Other information that you voluntarily provide when communicating with us.

We do not require you to provide personal information that is unnecessary for the particular purpose for which it is collected.

Where you provide information concerning another person, you should do so only when you are authorized or otherwise permitted to provide that information.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may process personal information for legitimate and specified purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries and communications;
• Responding to requests for legal consultations;
• Scheduling and managing consultations;
• Understanding the nature of a legal inquiry;
• Providing information about our legal services;
• Communicating with you regarding your inquiry or consultation;
• Maintaining appropriate business and administrative records;
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and professional obligations; and
• Protecting our legal rights and interests.

We will not process personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes for which it was collected, unless permitted or required by applicable law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, personal information may be processed on one or more lawful bases recognized under the Data Privacy Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

These may include:

• Your consent;
• Processing necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into an agreement;
• Processing necessary for the performance of an agreement or legal service;
• Compliance with a legal obligation;
• Protection of lawful rights and interests; or
• Other lawful bases recognized under applicable law.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent, subject to applicable legal and contractual limitations and the consequences of such withdrawal.

5. Legal Consultation and Confidential Information

If you voluntarily provide information concerning a legal matter through our website, email, consultation request, or other communication channel, we may process that information for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and, where applicable, evaluating or providing requested legal services.

Please do not submit highly sensitive or confidential information through a website form or other electronic communication unless you are specifically requested to do so or appropriate arrangements have been made.

Submitting an inquiry or requesting a consultation does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship. Any engagement for legal services will be subject to the appropriate engagement process and agreement.

Information relating to legal matters may also be subject to applicable laws and professional obligations concerning confidentiality and the practice of law.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for the operation, security, functionality, or performance of the website.

Cookies are small data files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.

Where applicable, cookies may help us:

• Maintain website functionality;
• Remember certain preferences;
• Understand how visitors interact with the website; and
• Improve the performance and usability of the website.

The specific cookies or similar technologies used by the website may change as website functionality and third-party services are added or modified.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose or make personal information available only when reasonably necessary for legitimate purposes, including:

• To service providers who assist with website operation, communication, scheduling, hosting, security, or other administrative functions;
• When necessary to provide a service you have requested;
• When required or authorized by law, regulation, court order, subpoena, or other lawful process;
• When necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims or rights; or
• When otherwise permitted under applicable law.

Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we expect appropriate safeguards and confidentiality obligations to be maintained consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and professional obligations, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, establish or defend legal claims, or satisfy other lawful requirements.

The appropriate retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

When personal information is no longer necessary or required to be retained, it will be securely disposed of or otherwise processed in accordance with applicable law and our applicable retention and disposal practices.

9. Data Security

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

However, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or internet communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

If we become aware of a personal data breach that requires notification under applicable law, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with the Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable National Privacy Commission issuances.

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including:

• Right to be informed about the processing of your personal information;
• Right to access personal information concerning you, subject to applicable limitations;
• Right to correct or rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
• Right to object to certain processing;
• Right to request erasure or blocking of personal information where legally applicable;
• Right to data portability, where applicable;
• Right to file a complaint concerning the processing of your personal information; and
• Right to damages where provided by law.

These rights are subject to the limitations, conditions, and exceptions provided by applicable law.

11. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

If you wish to exercise a data privacy right or have a question concerning the processing of your personal information, you may contact us at:

Email: info@thevirtuallawph.com

When making a request, we may need to verify your identity and obtain sufficient information to properly evaluate and respond to your request.

We will handle requests in accordance with applicable law and within the applicable periods required by law.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties.

Those third parties may have their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites that we do not control.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website and legal services are not directed specifically toward children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website except where such information is provided in circumstances permitted by applicable law.

If you believe that personal information relating to a child has been provided to us improperly, please contact us at:

info@thevirtuallawph.com

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, applicable law, regulatory requirements, or privacy practices.

When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, you may contact us at:

The Virtual Law PH
Email: info@thevirtuallawph.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries in accordance with applicable law.