DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT
Statement of Policy
The Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI) upholds the fundamental right to data privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of its members, stakeholders, clients, business partners, and employees. All personal data entrusted to ACPACI are handled in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, along with its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the guidance issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
Privacy Notice
Information We Collect
ACPACI collects only personal information that is voluntarily provided by individuals through manual or digital submissions. These typically include
- Full name
- Contact details such as mobile number and email address
Purpose of Collection and Use
ACPACI does not collect personal data that would directly identify a user merely through website visits. Information voluntarily provided is used exclusively for internal documentation, processing of inquiries, and delivery of services. It enables ACPACI to respond appropriately to requests, direct concerns to the relevant departments, and issue timely updates or notifications.
Your Data Privacy Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Be informed of how your data is being processed
- Access, correct, or update your personal information
- Object to processing or withdraw your consent at any time
- Request the deletion of data no longer necessary for its original purpose
To exercise any of these rights or for any inquiries regarding your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer through the contact details listed below. For more information on your rights under the Data Privacy Act, you may visit: https://privacy.gov.ph/data-privacy-act
Retention and Security
Personal data collected by ACPACI will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once no longer needed, information will be securely disposed of to prevent unauthorized access or use.
Access and Correction Requests
Should you wish to request a copy of your personal information stored with us or seek correction of any inaccuracies, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer at:
COOKIE POLICY
Statement of Policy
The Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI) is committed to safeguarding the personal data of its members, partners, clients, employees, and stakeholders. As part of this commitment, ACPACI ensures that all data—whether collected through our website or other platforms—is processed in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable issuances from the National Privacy Commission.
I. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that websites save to your device to gather information about your interaction with the site. They help us understand user behavior, improve performance, and enhance your browsing experience. This policy outlines the type of data ACPACI collects through cookies, the reasons behind their use, and how you can manage them.
When visiting our site, cookies may collect technical information such as:
- IP address
- Search terms used to access our content
- Pages visited and links clicked within the website
- Date and time of access
- Geolocation data
- Referral websites or sources
- Operating system and browser type
These pieces of data are primarily used for analytical purposes and are not typically sufficient on their own to identify individuals.
II. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies serve several important functions, including:
- Helping the website recognize your device for future visits
- Allowing login sessions to persist as you navigate through the site
- Enhancing navigation and usability
- Gathering anonymous analytics on how visitors use our site, so we can make improvements
Disabling cookies may result in some portions of our website not functioning as intended.
III. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the option to manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers provide tools to disable or delete cookies. However, turning off cookies may affect how our site and many others function. For more detailed guidance, please refer to your browser's help documentation. While we respect your choice, we recommend keeping cookies enabled to ensure optimal site performance.
IV. Cookies Related to Login
ACPACI uses cookies to manage login sessions. When you log into our Member Portal, cookies help retain your login status across pages, ensuring you don't have to sign in repeatedly. These cookies are automatically cleared once you log out or end your session.
V. Third-Party Cookies
Occasionally, ACPACI integrates tools and content from trusted third-party providers. These may include analytics services or social media plugins (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) that set cookies to enhance user interaction or collect aggregated usage data. The data collected is governed by the privacy policies of these third parties.
If you choose to engage with such plugins, please review the privacy settings and cookie policies of the respective platforms.
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