Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

   FTW Foundation Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide through our website at www.ftwfoundation.org.

2. Personal Data We Collect

   We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:

   • Name and email address (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us)

   • Donation-related information (e.g., name, contact details, and transaction records when you make a donation)

   • Scholarship application information submitted through our platform

   • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected automatically via cookies or similar technologies)

3. Purpose of Data Collection

   We collect and process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:

   • To communicate news, updates, and program information to subscribers

   • To process donations and issue acknowledgments or receipts

   • To evaluate and manage scholarship applications

   • To improve website functionality and user experience

   • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

   We process your personal data based on one or more of the following grounds under the DPA:

   • Your consent (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter)

   • Performance of a contract or fulfillment of a legitimate purpose (e.g., processing donations or scholarship applications)

   • Compliance with a legal obligation

   • Pursuit of our legitimate interests as a non-profit organization, provided these do not override your rights

5. Sharing of Personal Data

   We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share it only with:

   • Authorized service providers who assist us in operating our website or programs (e.g., email platforms, payment processors), under strict confidentiality agreements

   • Government agencies or regulators when required by law

   Any third party we engage is required to handle your data in compliance with the DPA.

6. Data Retention

   We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

   Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

   • Be informed of how your data is collected and used

   • Access your personal data held by us

   • Correct inaccurate or outdated data

   • Object to or withdraw consent for certain processing activities

   • Request erasure or blocking of your data, subject to legal limitations

   • File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)

   To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

   Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

9. Data Security

   We implement reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

    For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at info@ftwfoundation.org

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.