# Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

- Link: https://caminodepenafrancia.org/privacy-policy/
- Published: 2025-11-30T08:17:41+08:00
- Author: aurellanodivinofranco@gmail.com

## **Privacy Policy and Terms of Use**

**Effective Date:** April 14, 2026
**Website:** [https://caminodepenafrancia.org/](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/)**
Email:** [info@caminodepenafrancia.org](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/privacy-policy/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](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/privacy-policy/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](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/privacy-policy/info@caminodepenafrancia.org)