Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 14, 2026
Website: https://caminodepenafrancia.org/
Email: info@caminodepenafrancia.org

1. Introduction

This document sets out the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (“Agreement”) for the Camino de Peñafrancia Website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you (“User”, “you”) agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and processing it in accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) of the Philippines.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data only where one or more of the following apply:

  • You have given explicit consent for participation in the pilgrimage or newsletter subscription.
  • Processing is necessary for the fulfillment of services or registration related to the Camino.
  • Processing is required to comply with legal or religious administrative obligations.
  • Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of promoting the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

  • Identification and contact data: Name, email address, phone number, and home address (for pilgrimage registration).
  • Communication data: Records of inquiries, donation messages, prayer requests, or testimonies sent via contact forms.
  • Note on Sensitive Data: We do not intentionally collect sensitive data (e.g., health or biometrics). Any optional info provided for “special assistance” is handled with extreme care and restricted access.

4. Purpose of Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Event registration and participant management.
  • Communication regarding announcements, updates, and pastoral requests.
  • Internal analytics to improve the Website and pilgrimage experience.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the pilgrimage and community engagement. When no longer required, data is securely disposed of or anonymized in accordance with the DPA.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only with:

  • Church authorities or organizing committees strictly for pilgrimage coordination.
  • Trusted IT service providers (e.g., hosting or Google (storage) under strict confidentiality.

7. Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights:

  • Right to be Informed: To know if your data is being processed.
  • Right to Access: To find out what data we hold about you.
  • Right to Object: To stop the processing of your data.
  • Right to Erasure or Blocking: To request the removal of your data from our system.
  • Right to Rectification: To correct any errors in your personal data.
  • Right to Damages: To be indemnified for any damages sustained due to inaccurate or unauthorized use of data.

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

8. Cookies

The Website may use cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials, content, graphics, logos, and photos related to the Camino de Peñafrancia on this Website are the property of the Website administrators or their respective licensors. You may not reproduce or distribute such content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

10. Limitation of Liability

The Website and its content are provided “as is.” We shall not be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use this Website or for any changes in pilgrimage schedules due to unforeseen circumstances.

11. External Links

Our Website may contain links to social media pages or religious partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy standards of those external website

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to update this Agreement at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

14. Contact Information

Email: info@caminodepenafrancia.org