PRIVACY POLICY

When you use the Education Hub website, we may collect personal data such as your full name, email address, contact number, organization or school affiliation, job title or designation, geographic location, and learning activity history. This information is collected when you register for courses, subscribe to newsletters, submit feedback, complete assessments, or participate in forums and virtual events. In some cases, technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and site usage statistics may also be gathered automatically to improve your online experience and enhance the functionality of the platform.

Data Privacy

The personal data we collect is used to facilitate and manage your participation in DENR's educational and capacity-building programs. This includes providing access to online courses and digital resources, issuing certificates of completion, sending relevant updates, evaluating course effectiveness, and generating reports for program improvement. We may also use your data for research and statistical purposes, provided that the information is anonymized whenever possible to protect your identity.

We respect your privacy and do not sell or trade your personal data. However, your information may be shared with authorized DENR personnel, partner agencies, or service providers solely for the purpose of delivering our educational services, system maintenance, or compliance with legal obligations. All third parties that may receive your data are required to uphold data privacy standards consistent with this policy and the Data Privacy Act.

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Personal data collected through the Education Hub will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by applicable laws and regulations. After this period, data will be securely disposed of through permanent deletion or anonymization. DENR implements a range of organizational, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. These measures include password protection, encryption, access restrictions, and regular security audits.

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As a data subject, you have the right to be informed about the processing of your personal data, to access and correct your personal data, to object to its processing, to request the deletion or blocking of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time when applicable. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your rights under the Data Privacy Act have been violated.

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If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, you may contact the DENR Data Protection Officer through the following details: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Biodiversity Management Bureau located at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. More information can be found on the official website at https://bmb.gov.ph/.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. Any significant modifications will be published on the Education Hub website, and we encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed about how their data is being protected.