This Privacy Policy explains how TheDCworker ("TheDCworker," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit thedcworker.com (the "Site") or contact us about our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly — such as your name, email address, phone number, business details, and project information, when you fill out our contact form, book a call through Calendly, or message us via WhatsApp or Messenger.
• Chat widget information — if you use the chat bubble on our Site, we may collect what you select or type before you're routed to WhatsApp or another contact channel.
• Automatically collected information — such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URLs, collected through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
• Cookies — small text files used to remember preferences and understand how visitors use the Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide quotes for our services
• Schedule and manage discovery calls and appointments
• Deliver, manage, and support the services you've purchased
• Send invoices, payment reminders, and project updates
• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our business, such as our hosting provider, email provider, Calendly (for scheduling), and payment processors — solely to perform services on our behalf
• Meta Platforms, Inc. and WhatsApp (owned by Meta), when you choose to contact us via Messenger or WhatsApp — subject to their own privacy policies
• Google, through Google Analytics and Google Search Console, for website analytics purposes
• Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights

We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Site links to third-party services including Calendly, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites or services.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, deliver services, maintain business records, and comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain uses of it. To exercise these rights, contact us at thedcworker@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are intended for business owners and individuals over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the Philippines, your information may be transferred to and processed in the Philippines or other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

• Email: thedcworker@gmail.com
• Phone / WhatsApp: +63 926 205 8148
• Website: thedcworker.com