Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

WNS5 (Wide Network Solutions) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in compliance with the Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012), and all regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you contact us or request our services, we may collect:

  • Full name and contact details (phone number, email address)
  • Business name and address
  • Service requirements and project specifications
  • Government-issued IDs (for verification purposes only)
  • Business permits and registration documents

Technical Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Installation site specifications and network configurations

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your personal data only for the following lawful purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide CCTV installation, IT infrastructure, and other requested services

Communication

To respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and send service updates

Legal Compliance

To comply with business permit requirements and government regulations

Security

To protect our systems and prevent fraudulent activities

Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and enhance our service quality

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, we process your personal information based on:

Consent

You have provided explicit consent by submitting our contact forms or signing service agreements

Contract Performance

Processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations for service delivery

Legal Obligation

Compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and business registration mandates

Legitimate Interest

Fraud prevention, security enhancement, and business operations improvement

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

7 yearsBIR compliance

Financial records (invoices, receipts, tax documents)

5 yearsLegal requirements

Service contracts and project documentation

3 yearsBusiness records

Client communication logs and support tickets

1 yearService improvement

Website analytics and traffic data

30 daysNPC guidelines

CCTV footage (unless required for investigations)

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights:

Right to Information

You can request details about how we collect, use, and process your personal data

Right to Access

You can obtain copies of your personal information we hold

Right to Correction

You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data

Right to Erasure/Blocking

You can request deletion or suspension of processing under certain conditions

Right to Object

You can object to processing for direct marketing or automated decision-making

Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format

Right to File a Complaint

You can lodge complaints with the National Privacy Commission

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@wns5.tech with your request. We will respond within 15 business days as required by law.

6. Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption

TLS/SSL encryption for data transmission, AES-256 for stored data

Access Controls

Role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and principle of least privilege

Network Security

Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits

Physical Security

Secure server rooms with restricted access and 24/7 CCTV monitoring

Regular Updates

Software patches, security updates, and vulnerability assessments

Employee Training

Data privacy awareness programs and security best practices

7. Data Breach Notification

In compliance with NPC Circular No. 16-02, if a data breach occurs:

72 Hours

NPC Notification

We will notify the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours of breach discovery

Immediate

Affected Users

We will inform affected individuals as soon as reasonably possible

Ongoing

Investigation

We will conduct thorough investigation and implement corrective measures

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Essential Cookies

Required

Required for website functionality and security

Analytics Cookies

Optional

Help us understand how visitors use our website

Preference Cookies

Optional

Remember your settings and choices

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Vercel

Website hosting and CDN

USA (with Philippine data protection)

Google Analytics

Website traffic analysis

USA (anonymized IP)

AWS/Azure

Cloud infrastructure

Singapore/Asia Pacific region

All third-party services are bound by data processing agreements that comply with Philippine data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at privacy@wns5.tech.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications to active clients
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website for 30 days

12. Contact Information & Complaints

Data Protection Officer

Company: WNS5 (Wide Network Solutions)

Email: privacy@wns5.tech

Phone: +63 961 400 2726

Address: 1920 Bennett Road, Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, Zambales 2200

Business Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

National Privacy Commission

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy complaint, you may file a complaint with:

Agency: National Privacy Commission (NPC)

Website: www.privacy.gov.ph

Email: info@privacy.gov.ph

Hotline: (02) 8234-2228

Legal References

This Privacy Policy complies with the following Philippine laws and regulations:

Republic Act No. 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012

Republic Act No. 10175 - Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Republic Act No. 8792 - Electronic Commerce Act of 2000

National Privacy Commission Circular No. 16-01 (Privacy Notice)

National Privacy Commission Circular No. 16-02 (Data Breach Notification)

NPC Advisory Opinion No. 2018-028 (CCTV Installation Guidelines)

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 26, 2026

For questions about this policy, contact: privacy@wns5.tech