Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Iloilo Chapter, Inc. ("PCCI Iloilo," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or become a member of our organization.

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership
• Create an account on our website
• Submit inquiries or contact us
• Participate in our events or programs
• Subscribe to our newsletters or communications

This information may include:

• Company name and business address
• Contact person's name, designation, and contact details
• Email address and phone numbers
• Business industry and sector information
• Website and social media information
• Account credentials (email and password)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing and managing your membership application
• Providing and maintaining our services
• Communicating with you about events, programs, and opportunities
• Facilitating networking and business connections among members
• Publishing member directories and promotional materials (with consent)
• Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Member Directory: Basic business information may be shared with other members for networking purposes
• PCCI National: Information may be shared with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry national organization
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with organizational restructuring or mergers
• With Consent: When you have given explicit consent to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view personal information
• Staff training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Active member data is retained throughout your membership period
• After membership termination, data may be retained for up to 5 years for legal and administrative purposes
• Financial records are retained as required by Philippine tax and accounting regulations
• You may request deletion of your data subject to legal retention requirements

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Maintain your login session
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: