BayanAIhan — AI para sa Bayan

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how BayanAIhan collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Effective date: August 12, 2026

1. Introduction

BayanAIhan, a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services. This policy complies with the Philippine Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services. This may include:

  • Contact details: name, email address, organization, and phone number when you fill out our contact form.
  • Inquiry content: the message you send through our contact form.
  • Usage data: browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site, collected through standard web analytics.
  • Cookies: small data files stored on your device to remember your preferences (such as dark/light theme).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs.
  • To deliver AI training, workshops, seminars, and certification services.
  • To improve our website content, design, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations under Philippine law.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances: with authorized training partners when delivering a program you registered for; with service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics); or when required by law or government authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are kept for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Object to the processing of your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jmacabeo@bayanaihan.com.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to store your theme preference (light or dark mode) in your browser's local storage. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You can clear your local storage at any time through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

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