Effective Date: September 11, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc.. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information:

Name

Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)

Alumni details (graduation year, degree, Constituent University,etc.)

Donation history

Membership level

b. Non-Personal Information:

IP address

Browser type

Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To manage your membership and provide services

To communicate with you about events, news, and updates

To process donations and issue receipts

To improve our programs and website

To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting events (e.g., payment processors, event organizers)

Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and update your personal information

Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to certain conditions)

Opt-out of receiving promotional communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@upaainamerica.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and remember your preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

UPAAA, Inc.

info@upaainamerica.org