Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 June 2025
The Philippine Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners Society (POPPS) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled safely and securely. This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and other relevant privacy laws in the Philippines.

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you provide to us directly when you interact with our website, such as:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

• Membership Information: Data related to your membership with POPPS, including professional qualifications and membership status.

• Event Participation Information: Information you provide when registering for events, training, or other POPPS activities.

• Payment Information: Details related to any donations or payments made through the website.

We may also collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage data through cookies to enhance your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your membership applications and event registrations.

• To communicate with you about POPPS events, updates, and membership benefits.

• To provide you with relevant educational materials, training programs, and other resources.

• To improve the functionality and performance of our website.

• To comply with legal obligations and respond to inquiries.
   

3. Sharing Your Information
POPPS does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in the operation of our website, event management, or other necessary services. These service providers are contractually bound to safeguard your data and use it only for the purpose of assisting POPPS.
We may also share information when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of POPPS and its members.

4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will take steps to securely dispose of it.

5. Security of Your Information
POPPS implements reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by POPPS.

• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

• Withdraw consent for the use of your personal data at any time, where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your ability to access certain features of the website.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. This Data Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Changes to this Policy
POPPS may update this Data Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page, along with the effective date of the revision.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: admin@popps.ph