Privacy Policy

Figure-Ground Well-being Center (“Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”), operated under Figure-Ground, Inc., respects and values Your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how We collect, use, store, protect, and disclose Your information when You use Our website and services.

By accessing or using the Website, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions shall have the same meaning whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Company refers to Figure-Ground, Inc., located at N2416 Covent Garden Sta. Mesa Manila, Philippines.
• Website refers to Figure-Ground Well-being Center, accessible through https://figuregroundph.com.
• Service refers to the Website and all related services offered by Figure-Ground Well-being Center, including psychological consultation, psychotherapy, workshops, trainings, and enrollment services.
• Personal Data refers to any information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual.
• Usage Data refers to information collected automatically when using the Website.
• You refers to the individual accessing or using the Website or Services.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Website and Services, We may request certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Appointment Information
• Registration Details
• Enrollment Information
• Other information voluntarily provided through forms or inquiries

Personal information may be collected through:

• Contact Forms
• Consultation Booking Forms
• Workshop Registration Forms
• Enrollment Forms
• Inquiry Forms

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Website. This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Duration of website interaction
• Diagnostic and technical information

Analytics and Tracking

Figure-Ground Well-being Center uses Google Analytics and related analytics tools to understand website performance, improve user experience, and monitor general website traffic and engagement.

Analytics tools may collect information such as:

• Device type
• Browser information
• Website activity
• Traffic behavior
• Approximate geographic location

Google Analytics processes information in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US

Our Website does not display third-party advertisements and does not sell Personal Data to advertising networks or advertisers.

Use of Your Personal Data

Figure-Ground Well-being Center may use Your Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain Our Services
• To manage consultation bookings and schedules
• To process workshop and training registrations
• To manage Psych Master App enrollments
• To communicate important updates and confirmations
• To respond to inquiries and support requests
• To improve Website functionality and service quality
• To maintain internal operational records
• To evaluate and improve customer experience
• To ensure system security and reliability

Email Communications

We may communicate with You through Gmail and related communication platforms for purposes including:

• Appointment confirmations
• Enrollment confirmations
• Registration confirmations
• Service-related notices
• Customer support
• Administrative updates

Email communications processed through Gmail are subject to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US

Sharing of Personal Data

Figure-Ground Well-being Center does not sell, rent, or trade Your Personal Data to third parties. Personal Data may only be shared under the following circumstances:

• With authorized personnel for operational purposes
• With service providers necessary for system functionality
• When required by law or legal obligation
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of the Company and its users
• With Your consent

All authorized personnel and service providers are expected to maintain the confidentiality and security of Personal Data.

Retention of Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including operational, legal, administrative, and security purposes. Personal Data may be retained for:

• Consultation and service management
• Record-keeping requirements
• Legal compliance
• Dispute resolution
• Internal operational analysis

When information is no longer necessary, reasonable efforts are taken to securely delete, anonymize, or dispose of such data.

Security of Personal Data

Figure-Ground Well-being Center recognizes the importance of confidentiality, especially for users availing psychological, counseling, psychotherapy, training, and wellbeing-related services.

We implement reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to Personal Data is limited only to authorized personnel who require access for legitimate operational purposes.

While We strive to use commercially reasonable methods to protect information, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, You may have the right to:

• Request access to Your Personal Data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of Your Personal Data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Object to certain forms of processing
• Request clarification regarding data processing practices

Requests regarding Personal Data may be submitted through the contact details provided below.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed toward individuals below the age of 16 without proper parental or guardian consent.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors without appropriate authorization. If We become aware that Personal Data has been collected improperly, reasonable steps will be taken to remove such information.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. Figure-Ground Well-being Center is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Figure-Ground Well-being Center reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If You have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of Your Personal Data, You may contact: