Axendra Group, Inc.
Master Privacy, Data Protection, Security & Compliance Policy**
Effective Date: December 20, 2025
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Axendra Group, Inc. (“Axendra,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy, information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Protecting personal data, healthcare information, and confidential business information is a core operational responsibility and a foundational element of how we deliver services.
Axendra Group, Inc. is incorporated and headquartered in the Republic of the Philippines and provides technology-enabled healthcare services to organizations worldwide.
This Policy describes how Axendra collects, uses, processes, stores, discloses, transfers, safeguards, and governs personal data across its websites, platforms, services, and internal operations (collectively, the “Services”).
1. Compliance Framework and Regulatory Alignment
Axendra has designed its privacy and security program to align with applicable global laws, regulations, and industry standards, including but not limited to:
- Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and implementing rules
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- U.S. healthcare and privacy regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable
- Contractual privacy, confidentiality, and data protection obligations imposed by clients and partners
Axendra continuously evaluates regulatory developments and updates internal policies, procedures, and safeguards to maintain compliance and manage evolving risk.
2. Governance, Accountability, and Oversight
Axendra maintains a structured approach to data protection governance, including:
- Designated responsibility for privacy, security, and compliance oversight
- Documented internal policies governing data protection, security, and acceptable use
- Workforce training on confidentiality, privacy obligations, and security awareness
- Risk-based assessments of systems, vendors, and processing activities
- Incident response and escalation procedures
Privacy and data protection considerations are integrated into operational planning, system design, and service delivery.
3. Scope and Applicability
This Policy applies to all personal data processed by Axendra relating to:
- Website visitors
- Clients and prospective clients
- Business partners and vendors
- Event participants
- Job applicants and personnel
- Individuals whose personal data is processed in connection with healthcare-related services
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services not operated or controlled by Axendra.
4. Definitions
- Personal Data / Personal Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Sensitive Personal Information: Personal data requiring a higher level of protection, including health data, financial data, government identifiers, and other data classified as sensitive under applicable law.
- Protected Health Information (PHI): Individually identifiable health information as defined under HIPAA.
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or manual.
- Data Subject: An individual to whom personal data relates.
- Controller / Processor: As defined under GDPR and applicable laws.
5. Categories of Personal Data Collected
A. Information Provided Directly
- Full name
- Business contact details (email, phone, address)
- Employer and professional information
- Communications, inquiries, and submissions
- Event registrations and preferences
- Job application materials, including employment and education history
- Payment and billing information (processed by third-party providers)
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Operating system and device identifiers
- Usage data, page interactions, and session metadata
- Security logs and error reports
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Axendra uses cookies and similar technologies strictly for:
- Site functionality
- Performance and analytics
- Security monitoring
- Marketing and communications (where permitted)
Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or consent mechanisms.
D. Information from Third Parties
Axendra may receive information from analytics platforms, recruitment services, professional networks, or marketing partners, subject to contractual and legal safeguards.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, Axendra processes personal data based on one or more lawful bases:
- Consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests, balanced against individual rights
- Vital interests, where applicable
7. Purpose Limitation and Data Minimization
Axendra adheres to the principles of:
- Purpose limitation – data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
- Data minimization – only data necessary for those purposes is collected and processed
Personal data is not processed in a manner incompatible with its original purpose without appropriate notice or consent.
8. Healthcare Data and HIPAA Compliance
Where Axendra processes health-related data or PHI:
- Axendra acts as a Business Associate or Data Processor, as contractually defined
- Processing is governed by written agreements, including Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and Data Processing Addenda (DPAs)
- PHI access is restricted to authorized personnel on a least-privilege basis
- HIPAA-aligned administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are enforced
Axendra does not use PHI for advertising or unauthorized purposes.
9. HIPAA Business Associate Obligations
Axendra:
- Uses PHI solely for permitted purposes
- Implements safeguards consistent with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule
- Ensures subcontractors handling PHI agree to HIPAA-equivalent obligations
- Maintains breach detection and response procedures
- Notifies Covered Entities of breaches of unsecured PHI without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 days
- Supports Covered Entity obligations regarding access, amendment, and accounting of disclosures
- Returns or securely destroys PHI upon termination of services, where feasible
10. Data Sharing and Disclosure Controls
Personal data may be shared only:
- With vetted service providers under written confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Within the Axendra corporate group for legitimate business purposes
- With regulators or authorities when legally required
- In connection with corporate transactions, subject to safeguards
- With explicit consent
Axendra does not sell personal data.
11. Vendor and Subprocessor Risk Management
Axendra applies risk-based vendor due diligence, including:
- Assessment of security and privacy practices
- Contractual data protection obligations
- Ongoing monitoring and accountability
Subprocessors are authorized only where appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. International Data Transfers
Axendra operates internationally. Personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions including the Philippines and the United States.
Safeguards include:
- Contractual protections
- Security controls
- Access restrictions
- Compliance with applicable cross-border transfer requirements
13. Data Retention and Secure Disposal
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill contractual and operational purposes
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Secure disposal and deletion methods are applied when data is no longer required.
14. Information Security Program
Axendra maintains an information security program designed to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, including:
- Role-based access controls
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Encryption where appropriate
- Network monitoring and logging
- Incident detection and response procedures
- Workforce confidentiality and security training
Security controls are reviewed and updated based on risk assessments.
15. Incident Response and Breach Management
Axendra maintains documented procedures to:
- Detect and assess security incidents
- Contain and remediate threats
- Notify affected parties and authorities where required
- Conduct post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence
16. Data Subject Rights
Subject to applicable law, individuals may exercise rights including:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction
- Objection
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
Requests are handled in accordance with legal timelines and verification requirements.
17. GDPR Articles 13 & 14 Notice (EU/EEA)
EU/EEA data subjects are informed of:
- Controller/Processor identity
- Processing purposes and legal bases
- International transfers and safeguards
- Retention periods
- Rights and complaint mechanisms
Axendra does not engage in automated decision-making producing legal or similarly significant effects unless expressly disclosed.
18. Cookie Policy and Consent
Axendra uses cookies responsibly and transparently. Users are provided with notice and choice mechanisms consistent with applicable law.
19. Children’s Privacy
Axendra does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.
20. Continuous Improvement
Axendra regularly reviews and enhances its privacy, security, and compliance controls to address emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
21. Contact Information
For privacy, data protection, or compliance inquiries:
Axendra Group, Inc.
Email: camille@axendrasolutions.com
Contact Us
All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the Sites and our data collection and processing activities should be directed to: camille@axendrasolutions.com
Last updated: December 20, 2025