1. Overview
The Dalaguete CARES mobile application is an internal field-validation tool operated by the Office of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines. Access is restricted to authorized AMIA (Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture) personnel only. This policy describes what data the app collects, why it collects it, and how it is handled.
2. Data We Collect
- Precise Location (GPS) — collected when a validator captures farm coordinates during a field visit.
- Photos — camera images of farmers, farm sites, and identification documents captured during validation visits.
- Account Credentials — username and password used to authenticate authorized CARES users. Passwords are never stored in plain text.
- Farmer Records — names, RSBSA numbers, and farm details entered or confirmed during field validation.
3. How We Use Your Data
All collected data is used exclusively for:
- Creating and updating official AMIA farmer validation records
- Geo-tagging farm locations for government agricultural reporting
- Authenticating authorized field validators and administrators
Data is never sold, shared with third parties, or used for advertising.
4. Data Storage & Security
All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections and stored on LGU Dalaguete servers and Google Firebase infrastructure. Access is restricted to authorized personnel with valid CARES accounts.
5. Permissions Used
- Camera — to capture farmer and farm-site photos during validation
- Location — to record GPS coordinates of farm sites
- Photo Library — to attach existing photos to validation records
No permissions are used beyond their stated purpose.
6. Data Retention
Records are retained for the duration required by LGU Dalaguete's agricultural program obligations. Users may request deletion of their account by contacting the LGU IT office.
7. Children's Privacy
This application is intended solely for use by authorized government personnel aged 18 and above. It is not directed at children.
8. Changes to This Policy
Any updates to this policy will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions or data deletion requests, contact the
LGU Dalaguete IT Office:
Municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines