Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect institutional data, including contact details of authorized representatives, project descriptions, impact metrics, and performance indicators related to the SDGs. Technical data such as IP addresses and login timestamps may also be collected for security purposes.

2. How We Use Information

The collected information is used to facilitate the tracking of SDG contributions, generate institutional reports, perform national analytics, and communicate important platform updates to the Users.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of data is conducted on the basis of legitimate institutional interest, public mandate for education monitoring, and the consent provided by the HEI upon registration.

4. Data Sharing

Individual institutional data is not shared with third parties without explicit consent, except when required by law or when shared in an aggregated, anonymized format for public reporting and research.

5. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as the institution remains active on the Portal and for a period thereafter as required for historical tracking and regulatory compliance.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical security measures to protect institutional data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

7. User Rights

Authorized institutional users have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of their personal and project data, subject to regulatory verification.

8. Cookies Policy

The Portal uses essential cookies to manage user sessions and preferences. Users may control cookie settings through their browser, though this may impact Portal functionality.

9. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@bridge.edu.ph.