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​NIDO Philippines Website Privacy Policy

(Effective Date: September 2025)

This Privacy Policy explains how NIDO Philippines ("NIDO," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, protects, and handles your personal information gathered through the use of our website, nidophils.org (the "Website"), in compliance with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

1. Scope and Consent

By using the Website, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This policy applies to all personal information we collect from you, whether directly (through forms) or indirectly (through usage data).

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it through the Website. As our website is hosted by Wix.com, Inc. ("Wix"), certain data (including usage data and information provided in forms) may be processed and stored on Wix’s servers, in accordance with their privacy practices.

The types of Personal Information we collect, depending on your interaction with the Website, include:

Identity and Membership Data (via Member Sign-Up Form):

  • Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender.

  • Email Address, Contact Number, Mailing Address.

  • Membership details or organizational affiliation required for verification.

Correspondence Data (via Inquiry/Contact Form):

  • Name, Email Address, Contact Number.

  • The content of your message, inquiry, or feedback.

Usage Data (Automatically Collected):

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and information regarding how you use the Website (e.g., pages visited, duration of visit).

3. Use and Processing of Personal Information (Legitimate Purpose)

We process your personal information based on the principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality, as mandated by the DPA, for the following purposes:

  • Membership Administration: To process your application, verify your identity, maintain your member record, and provide you with member-exclusive benefits and communication.

  • Inquiry Response: To effectively address your specific questions, comments, and requests submitted through the inquiry/contact form.

  • Communication: To send you relevant information about your membership, NIDO Philippines' programs, activities, or events, provided you have consented.

  • Internal Operations and Improvement: To analyze membership and usage trends, improve the quality of our Website, diagnose technical problems, and enhance user experience.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with any legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements.

4. Storage, Security, and Protection (Proportionality)

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information.

Website Hosting and Data Storage:

This Website is hosted by Wix.com, Inc. (Wix). Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. While Wix provides the platform, NIDO Philippines remains the Data Controller responsible for the information collected and its use under the DPA.

  • Technical Measures: Data is secured using measures like firewalls, encryption, and access controls implemented by both NIDO and our platform provider (Wix).

  • Access Limitation: Access to your personal data is strictly limited to NIDO Philippines employees, contractors, and agents who have a professional need to know the information to perform their duties.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure (Transparency)

We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent.

  • To our trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email service providers, Wix for hosting and platform services) who assist us in website operation or membership management, provided they adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and comply with the DPA.

  • When required by law or a valid governmental order, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. Retention Period

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Once the information is no longer necessary, we will take reasonable steps to securely dispose of it.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

As a Data Subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Right to Be Informed

  • Right to Object

  • Right to Access

  • Right to Rectification

  • Right to Erasure or Blocking

  • Right to Data Portability

  • Right to File a Complaint

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

8. Policy Updates and Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised version on the Website and update the "Effective Date."

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