At Central Colleges of the Philippines, we value and respect your privacy. We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit our website, submit inquiries, fill out forms, or use our online services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information through this website and related online services. This notice is intended to align with the principles of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) in the Philippines.
1. Scope of this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, applicants, clients, customers, students, parents, partners, and other individuals who access or use our website and submit their information through our online forms, contact pages, inquiry pages, registration pages, and other related digital services.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Purpose of Collection
We collect and process personal information to allow us to properly operate our website and deliver the services, information, and assistance requested by users.
Your personal information may be collected and used for the following purposes:
• to respond to your inquiries, requests, or messages;
• to process registrations, applications, or submissions made through the website;
• to provide announcements, updates, notices, or relevant communications;
• to improve our website, services, and user experience;
• to maintain records for administrative, operational, and security purposes;
• to verify identity when necessary;
• to comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
3. Use of the Website
Use of this website is voluntary. By accessing and using this website, you agree to the collection and processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you are below eighteen (18) years old, you should use this website with the guidance or consent of your parent or legal guardian where applicable.
4. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the website, such as:
• full name;
• email address;
• mobile number or contact number;
• address;
• school, company, or organization details;
• account or login information, where applicable;
• messages, inquiries, feedback, or uploaded documents;
• other information relevant to your request or transaction.
We may also collect certain technical or usage information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
• IP address;
• browser type;
• device information;
• pages visited;
• date and time of access;
• referral source;
• approximate location based on device or network data;
• cookie and session data.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:
• responding to inquiries and providing customer or user support;
• processing requests, forms, and online submissions;
• sending notices, confirmations, updates, and service-related messages;
• improving website content, performance, and security;
• detecting unauthorized access, misuse, fraud, or technical issues;
• complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements;
• maintaining internal records and documentation.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies, session storage, scripts, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
These technologies may help us:
• remember certain user preferences;
• understand how visitors use the website;
• improve page performance and navigation;
• enhance security and prevent abuse.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect some website features or functionality.
7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
As a general rule, we do not sell, rent, or unnecessarily share your personal information with third parties.
We may disclose your personal information only when necessary and lawful, such as in the following situations:
• when required by law, regulation, subpoena, or lawful order;
• when necessary to protect life, safety, or lawful rights;
• when necessary to prevent fraud, abuse, security threats, or unauthorized activity;
• when disclosure is reasonably necessary to provide the service you requested;
• when sharing with authorized service providers or partners who help us operate the website or process legitimate transactions, subject to confidentiality and data protection safeguards;
• when you have given your consent.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, to provide services, to resolve disputes, to maintain appropriate records, and to comply with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.
Once retention is no longer necessary, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, dispose of, anonymize, or otherwise prevent further unnecessary processing of your personal information.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, loss, or destruction.
These measures may include:
• restricted access to personal information;
• password protection and access controls;
• secure hosting or server configurations;
• form protection and system monitoring;
• internal handling procedures for authorized personnel only.
While we strive to protect your information, no website or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure at all times.
10. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Subject to applicable law and reasonable verification of identity, you may have the right to:
• request access to your personal information;
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• object to certain processing;
• request deletion, blocking, or removal where legally applicable;
• raise concerns regarding how your information is handled.
11. Accuracy of Information
You are responsible for ensuring that the personal information you provide is true, accurate, and complete. Please notify us if there are any changes or corrections that should be made to your information.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Once you leave our website or interact with third-party services, their own privacy policies and practices will apply. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
13. Children’s Privacy
If our website may be accessed by minors, any submission of personal information by a minor should be done with parental or guardian guidance or consent when appropriate.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, operational practices, or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after such updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact:
Computer Technology Center
ctc@ccp.edu.ph
