Privacy Policy

PHILSURIN Privacy Policy

At the Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc. (PHILSURIN), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and interact with our website.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit inquiries or request information through our contact forms
• Register for events or training
• Apply for membership or services

1.2. Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal information through the use of cookies, server logs, and other tracking technologies. This may include information such as:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• The pages you visit on our website and the duration of your visit
• The date and time of your visit
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1. We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to PHILSURIN’s services and events
• To process applications for membership, services, or participation in programs
• To improve our website, services, and user experience

2.2. Non-personal information collected through cookies and tracking technologies is used for:

• Analyzing trends and improving the functionality of our website
• Monitoring user behavior to enhance the quality of our online services
• Ensuring the security and performance of our website

3. Cookies

3.1. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

• Personalize your browsing experience
• Save your preferences for future visits
• Monitor website traffic and usage patterns

3.2. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1. PHILSURIN does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers), provided they agree to keep your information confidential
• When required by law or to comply with legal processes, such as a subpoena or court order
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of PHILSURIN, our users, or others

5. Data Security

5.1. PHILSURIN implements reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Data

6.1. We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

7.1. You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information at any time by contacting us
• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails

8. Third-Party Links

8.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

9.1. PHILSURIN does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

10.1. PHILSURIN reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy.

10.2. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

11.1. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc.
Silay Office: PHILSURIN – HPCo Compd., BRGY Hawaiian, Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Email: philsurin1403@yahoo.com
Phone: +63 917 514 3799

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This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you of how we collect, use, and protect your personal information while using PHILSURIN’s website. Thank you for trusting us with your data and supporting our mission to improve the Philippine sugar industry.philsurin1403@yahoo.com