Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/10/2025
Business Name: Hyperdrive Automotive

Hyperdrive Automotive (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your trust and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you engage with our car buy-and-sell services in the Philippines.

1. Compliance With Law

We strictly comply with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), and all related regulations of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

2. Information We Collect

When you transact with Hyperdrive Automotive, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Data
  
  
  

  • Full name, address, contact details (phone, email)
    
    
    

  • Valid government-issued IDs
    
    
    

  • Tax Identification Number (TIN), if applicable
    
    
    

• Vehicle-Related Documents
  
  
  

  • Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR)
    
    
    

  • Deeds of Sale and related legal papers
    
    
    

  • Insurance documents
    
    
    

  • Stencils and inspection records
    
    
    

• Financial Information
  
  
  

  • Bank account details (when required for payment processing)
    
    
    

  • Proof of funds or financing documents
    
    
    

• Digital Information
  
  
  

  • Website or chatbot interactions
    
    
    

  • Cookies and browsing data (for online users)
    
    
    

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

We only collect and process your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

1. Verifying your identity for vehicle transactions
   
   
   

2. Processing purchase, sale, or consignment of vehicles
   
   
   

3. Complying with LTO, BIR, Registry of Deeds, and other regulatory requirements
   
   
   

4. Preparing contracts, Deeds of Sale, and other legal documents
   
   
   

5. Handling after-sales services (e.g., transfer of ownership, document release updates)
   
   
   

6. Preventing fraud, theft, and unlawful activity
   
   
   

7. Maintaining internal records and improving customer service
   
   
   

We will not sell, share, or disclose your data to third parties without your consent, except as required by law.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Government Agencies such as the LTO, HPG, Registry of Deeds, and BIR for processing and compliance
  
  
  

• Authorized Third Parties (e.g., financing companies, insurance providers, shipping companies)
  
  
  

• Our Legal and Business Partners when necessary to fulfill your transaction
  
  
  

All third parties are contractually bound to uphold confidentiality and comply with the DPA.

5. Data Storage and Retention

• Personal and sensitive documents are stored securely in locked physical files and/or encrypted digital systems with restricted access.
  
  
  

• We retain your records only for as long as necessary to complete your transaction or as required by law (generally 5 years under BIR/LTO requirements).
  
  
  

• After the retention period, data will be safely disposed of via shredding (for physical documents) or permanent deletion (for digital records).
  
  
  

6. Data Security Measures

We implement organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect your data, including:

• Restricted employee access to sensitive documents
  
  
  

• CCTV monitoring of physical storage areas
  
  
  

• Encrypted digital storage and secure backups
  
  
  

• Two-factor authentication for internal systems
  
  
  

• Regular audits and compliance checks
  
  
  

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is collected and used
  
  
  

• Access your personal data that we hold
  
  
  

• Rectify inaccurate or outdated information
  
  
  

• Withdraw consent or object to processing
  
  
  

• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and regulatory requirements
  
  
  

• File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your rights have been violated
  
  
  

8. Limitation of Liability

While Hyperdrive Automotive implements strict safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against risks beyond our control (e.g., cyberattacks, natural disasters). By transacting with us, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

9. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with new laws or business practices. Any changes will be posted on our official channels, with the effective date clearly indicated.