Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Deanna Sipaco Foundation for the Differently-Abled, Inc.

Effective Date: 17th of February, 2025

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At Deanna Sipaco Foundation for the Differently-Abled, Inc., we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals we serve as well as visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes any information you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or any other identifiable information. For example, when you contact us for information, donate, register for an event, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal data.

• Non-Personal Information: This includes data that cannot identify you personally, such as browser type, IP address, device information, and usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information in the following ways:

• To provide services: To respond to inquiries, process donations, register for events, or deliver any services that you request.

• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, or other information related to our foundation and its activities, unless you opt-out.

• Website improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience.

• Legal and regulatory compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
   

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in website management, event planning, donation processing, and other services. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device to help us understand how you interact with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you within our reasonable capacity. Please understand we may not be able to give you this right away.

• Correction: Request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Opt-out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications if ever we would make use of these, at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by Deanna Sipaco Foundation for the Differently-Abled, Inc.. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information, unless it is the parents/caregivers providing these. 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on our website and update the effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

 

Deanna Sipaco Foundation for the Differently-Abled, Inc.

E-mail:
info [@] deannasipacofoundation.com
(please, remove the "[ ]" around the "@" as well as the spaces around the "[@]")

Phone:
(+63) 9618320514 (Dayenne Sipaco)
(+63) 9468911011 (Iraida Nobleza)

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Address:
NHA Village (near Barangay Health Center), Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines