Privacy Policy

All Cause aims to promote social causes and empower communities in the Philippines. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This privacy policy will inform you about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

What data do we collect?

The following types of data about you may be gathered and processed by us:

• Personal data: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, donate to our cause, or participate in our events or activities.
• Technical data: This includes information about your device, browser, operating system, IP address, location, and how you use our website. We use cookies and other similar technologies to collect this data.
• Usage data: This includes information about how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time spent on each page, and the frequency of your visits.

How do we use your data?

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services: We use your data to respond to your inquiries, requests, feedback, or complaints; to process your donations and transactions; to send you our newsletter and updates; to invite you to our events and activities; to measure and analyze the performance and effectiveness of our website and services; and to enhance the security and functionality of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations: We use your data to comply with any applicable laws, regulations, or court orders; to prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities; to protect our rights, property, or safety; and to cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
• To pursue our legitimate interests: We use your data to advance our mission and vision; to communicate with you about our cause and activities; to solicit your support and participation; to fundraise for our projects and programs; and to build and maintain relationships with our partners, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.

How do we share your data?

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with any third parties for their own purposes. We may share your data with the following parties for the purposes described above:

• Service providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services. These include web hosting, payment processing, email marketing, analytics, security, and other technical services. We require these service providers to respect your privacy and only use your data in accordance with our instructions and applicable laws.
• Affiliates and partners: We may share your data with other NGOs or organizations that we collaborate with or support for our cause and activities. We will only do so with your consent or when it is necessary for the performance of a contract or a legal obligation.
• Public authorities: We may share your data with public authorities when we are required or permitted by law or when we need to protect our rights or interests.

How do we protect your data?

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypting your data in transit and at rest; using secure servers and firewalls; limiting access to your data to authorized personnel only; training our staff on data protection principles and practices; and reviewing and updating our policies and procedures regularly.

How long do we keep your data?

Your data is retained by us for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was gathered, or as mandated by law. We will delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed or when you request us to do so.

What are your rights?

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request us to delete your data when it is no longer needed or when you withdraw your consent.
• Objection: You reserve the right to challenge our usage of your data for specific objectives, such as direct advertising or profiling.
• Restriction: You have the right to request us to limit our use of your data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest its accuracy or legality.
• Portability: You have the right to request us to transfer your data to another party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdrawal of consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time when we rely on it for processing your data. This will not impact the legality of any processing activities we conducted prior to your withdrawal.
• Complaint: If you feel that we have infringed upon your privacy rights, you are entitled to file a grievance with a regulatory body.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable laws.

How do we use cookies?

When you visit our website, small text files known as cookies are saved on your device. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. The following categories of cookies are utilized on our website:

• Necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website. They enable you to access and use our services and features. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
• Functional cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality and performance of our website. They enable us to remember your choices and preferences, such as your language, region, or login details. You can opt out of these cookies by changing your browser settings.
• Analytical cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the sources of traffic. They help us measure and improve the effectiveness and quality of our website and services. You can opt out of these cookies by using tools such as Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can manage your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings or using third-party tools. However, please note that some features or services of our website may not function properly without cookies.

How do we update this policy?

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. In the event of significant modifications, we will alert you either by displaying a notice on our website or by sending you an email. The policy’s last update is indicated by the date at its beginning. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

We will do our best to address your inquiries and resolve any issues you may have. Thank you for your support and trust in All Cause.