Privacy Policy for the Alliance of Professional Consultants of the Philippines, Inc.

Effective Date: November 16, 2024

The Alliance of Professional Consultants of the Philippines, Inc. ("APCPI", "we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, as well as your rights in relation to that data.

By engaging with our services, including membership registration, consultations, events, or through our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information obtained by APCPI through various channels, including our website, membership forms, consultations, events, and communication with our representatives.

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

Professional Information: Expertise, qualifications, certifications, employment history, and areas of specialization.

Transaction Data: Information regarding membership dues, consultations, event registrations, and payment history.

Usage Data: Data on how you interact with our website or services (e.g., IP addresses, browsing activity).

Communications Data: Emails, feedback, or inquiries sent to us.

Membership Management: To process and maintain your membership, including renewals and benefits.

Service Delivery: To provide you with the professional consultations, networking, training, and other services you request.

Communication: To send updates, newsletters, event invitations, or respond to inquiries.

Payments and Billing: To process transactions for membership fees or other services.

Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulations, and industry standards.

We may share your personal information in the following instances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors or contractors who assist in fulfilling our services (e.g., payment processors, website hosting).

Professional Collaboration: With other consultants within APCPI for purposes of collaboration, networking, and knowledge-sharing.

Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to a legitimate government request or legal process.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you are a member, we will retain your information as long as your membership remains active. Upon termination or expiration of your membership, we will either delete or anonymize your data, as applicable.

We implement physical, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, improve our services, and analyze website usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit certain features on our site.

As a data subject, you have several rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

Portability: The right to request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Objection: The right to object to certain uses of your data, such as direct marketing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal data to them.

Our services are intended for professionals and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

If you are located outside of the Philippines, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, and processed in, the Philippines or other jurisdictions where APCPI operates. We will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. You can unsubscribe from our email list by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or by contacting us directly.

APCPI complies with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other relevant Philippine privacy laws. We may disclose your personal information when required by law, regulation, or court order.

You are responsible for providing accurate, current, and complete information when using our services. If your personal information changes, please update us promptly to ensure that we can continue to serve you appropriately.

16. How We Handle Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly investigate the incident and notify affected individuals if their personal data is at risk. We will also notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) as required by law.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as racial or ethnic origin, health information, etc.) unless required for specific professional purposes. If we inadvertently collect sensitive data, we will handle it with extra care and in compliance with legal requirements.

18. Member Directory

If you are a member of APCPI, we may include certain professional information (e.g., areas of expertise, certifications) in our publicly accessible member directory. You may request the removal or update of your listing at any time.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before your personal data becomes subject to a new privacy policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Alliance of Professional Consultants of the Philippines, Inc.

Email: support@apcpi.org

Phone: 0906 194 2947

Address: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 6000