Our website address is: https://cebuchamber.org.

Introduction

The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) takes your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website and services, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. This may include:

  • Comments: Information you provide when leaving comments, including your name (if displayed), email address (used for Gravatar and to prevent spam), and IP address (used for spam detection).
  • Contact Forms: Information submitted through contact forms, such as your name and email address, used solely to respond to your inquiries. We will not use this information for marketing without your explicit consent.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember your preferences and improve your experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Embedded Content: Content from other websites (videos, images, articles) may collect data independently through cookies or tracking tools. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our website and services.
  • Respond to your inquiries and offer customer support.
  • Analyze website usage trends to personalize your experience and improve our offerings.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

Data Sharing

We will not share your personal data with third parties except in the following situations:

  • To comply with legal requirements or court orders.
  • To protect the rights and property of the CCCI.
  • With trusted service providers bound by strict confidentiality agreements who assist us in operating the website.

 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above.

  • Comments: Your comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for spam detection and to automatically approve follow-up comments.
  • Contact Forms: Information submitted through contact forms is retained only for as long as necessary to address your inquiry.
  • User Accounts: If you have a user account, you can access, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username).

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can request to correct any inaccurate personal data we hold.
  • Erasure: You can request us to delete your personal data (with exceptions for legal or security purposes).
  • Restriction: You can request to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@cebuchamber.org
  • Phone: (032) 232 1421
  • Address: 3rd Floor Cebu Chamber Centre, Corner Commerce and Industry Sts, Barangay Tejero, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City 6000