I. INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is an agency under the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines. Its primary mandate is to promote and develop the livestock and poultry industries, and to safeguard animal health in the country.

II. Data Privacy Notice and Terms of Service

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the guidelines of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

By accessing or using our website and services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy (together, the “Agreements”). You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Agreements.

Account Creation and Responsibility

By creating an account with us, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and up to date. Providing false, incomplete, or outdated information may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your account.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your password, and for restricting access to your device or account. You agree to accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, whether through our Service or a linked third-party service. If you become aware of any unauthorized access or security breach, you must notify us immediately.

You may not use a username that:

• Belongs to another person or entity without proper authorization
• Infringes on any third-party rights, including trademarks
• Is offensive, vulgar, or obscene

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or modify content, or cancel transactions without prior notice.

If you do not agree with or cannot comply with the Agreements, you may not use the Service. However, we encourage you to contact us at comms@bai.gov.ph so we can attempt to address your concerns.

Your personal data may be collected, used, stored, and processed for lawful and legitimate purposes such as:

• Providing and improving our services
• Communicating updates and relevant information
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Conducting analytics and internal assessments
• Fulfilling other purposes permitted by law or with your explicit consent

We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

To learn more, please refer to our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, or contact us at comms@bai.gov.ph.