Last Updated: October 12, 2025
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Introduction
Welcome to uapaltas.org.ph (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information through your use of our website (the “Service”) and your rights under applicable laws.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
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Definitions & Interpretation
Personal Information / Personal Data: Any information that can identify you, directly or indirectly (e.g. name, email address, contact number).
Sensitive Personal Information / Sensitive Data: Information about health, race, religion, sexual orientation, biometric data, etc.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal information (collection, storage, modification, use, disposal, etc.).
Data Subject: A natural person whose personal information is processed.
Personal Information Controller (PIC): The entity which determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.
Personal Information Processor (PIP): The entity that processes personal data on behalf of the PIC.
3. Legal Basis & Compliance (Philippines)
We comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in the Philippines.
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We process Personal Information only under lawful bases such as:
You have given consent;
Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or service you requested;
Compliance with legal obligations;
Protecting your vital interests;
Performance of a public or governmental function (if applicable).
4. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, address
Technical / Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system, log data, cookies, analytics
Communications Data: messages you send us (e.g. via contact form), feedback, comments
Other Data: Any data you voluntarily provide when using features (e.g. profile, registration, newsletter)
We will not ordinarily collect Sensitive Personal Information unless explicitly disclosed and with explicit consent.
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data for purposes including (but not limited to):
Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
Communicating with you (newsletters, support, updates)
Responding to inquiries, comments, or feedback
Personalizing or optimizing your experience
Monitoring and analyzing usage trends
Ensuring security and preventing abuse or fraud
Complying with legal obligations
We will only use your data for the purposes stated and will not process it in a way incompatible with those purposes.
6. Disclosure / Sharing of Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
Service providers or contractors (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services) under appropriate confidentiality agreements
Government, regulators, or law enforcement when required by law or to protect rights, safety, property, or legal claims
In case of business transfer (merger, acquisition, asset sale) with appropriate safeguards
We will ensure that third parties maintain confidentiality and security of personal data.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We (and third-party services) may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to:
Recognize you and maintain sessions
Analyze site usage and performance
Deliver tailored content or advertisements
You may control or disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may limit your access to features of our Service.
8. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Once no longer needed, we will securely delete, anonymize, or block the personal data in accordance with data protection principles (transparency, legitimate purpose, proportionality).
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9. Data Security
We implement reasonable organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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We also comply with the National Privacy Commission’s updated minimum security requirements (NPC Circular No. 2023-06) for personal data security.
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In the event of a data breach involving sensitive personal information or information that may lead to identity fraud, we will notify the National Privacy Commission and affected data subjects within 72 hours, as required by law.
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10. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights:
Right to be informed — whether your personal data is being processed and how
Right to access — obtain a copy of your personal data
Right to correct / rectify — request corrections of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data
Right to object — object to processing under certain circumstances
Right to erasure / blocking — request deletion or restriction of processing if data is no longer needed
Right to data portability — in certain cases, receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
To exercise these rights, please contact us (see “Contact Us” below). We will respond within the timeframes required by law.
11. Children
Our Service is not intended for children below 18 years. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors. If you believe we inadvertently collected data from a minor, contact us to request deletion.
12. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the Philippines, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, other legal mechanisms) are in place to protect the data.
13. Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when visiting those sites.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes signifies acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
[Name / Entity]
Address: [Address]
Email: [email address]
Phone: [phone number]
You may also direct complaints to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in the Philippines.
