Privacy Notice for Website Visitors and social media platforms
Effective: December 13, 2024
We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with us through our website and social media platforms. By accessing or using our website, engaging with our social media pages, or communicating with us through these channels, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information from our website visitors and social media interactions. This may include:
From Our Website:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, registration forms, or sign-up forms.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and geographic location (collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies).
Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website, including pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the site.
From Social Media:
Publicly Available Information: Your profile information (name, profile picture, bio) and any content you share or engage with on our social media pages (such as posts, likes, comments, and shares).
Direct Messages: Information you send us through private messages or direct messages, including inquiries, feedback, or requests.
Engagement Data: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and geographic location (collected automatically through cookies or tracking technologies when interacting with our content).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the personal information collected through our website and social media platforms for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.
To improve our website and social media content and user experience.
To provide relevant updates, news, and information about our organization.
To promote events, programs, and initiatives of De La Salle Brothers, Inc.
To analyze website and social media interactions for research and strategic planning purposes.
To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or other relevant information (if you have provided consent).
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies on both our website and social media platforms to enhance your experience and gather data about your browsing habits and preferences. These tools help us improve functionality and content optimization. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site and social media pages.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information when you interact with us on our website and social media. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend that you exercise caution when sharing sensitive personal information, especially on public platforms.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We may share your information with trusted service providers or partners who assist in operating our website and social media platforms, as long as they agree to keep this information confidential. Additionally, we may share the information you provide via our website's contact forms or through social media messaging with related Lasallian institutions, organizations, or authorized individuals, as relevant to the context of your inquiry.
Third-Party Platforms:
When interacting with us on social media, you are also using third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control these platforms and encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.
6. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to applicable laws).
Withdraw your consent by opting out of marketing communications at any time. (if applicable)
7. Retention of Data
We retain the personal information we collect through our website and social media interactions for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, or to comply with legal or operational obligations.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal information on our website or social media platforms, please contact us at dpo@delasalle.ph
Thank you for engaging with us on our website and social media platforms. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring that your interactions with us are secure, transparent, and valuable.