PRIVACY POLICY

The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) is committed to the privacy, protection, security, and accuracy of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) collected from its clients (e.g., students, student applicants, alumni, job applicants, employees) as mandated by Data Privacy Act of 2012, also known as the Republic Act No. 10173, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations as prescribed by the National Privacy Commission. As an educational institution, we value your individual rights to privacy as we undertake the processing of your personal data with consideration to the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality.

We recognize the importance of safeguarding your privacy. We have developed this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Collection of Personal Information: We collect personal information from our clients, such as students, student applicants, alumni, job applicants, and employees for the purposes of providing educational services, processing applications, maintaining records, and ensuring effective communication. The types of personal information we may collect include but are not limited to names, addresses, contact details, educational history, employment information, and other relevant details necessary for our services.
2. Use of Personal Information: We use your personal information solely for legitimate business purposes related to our educational services. This includes but is not limited to processing applications, maintaining student records, providing academic support, alumni engagement, personnel management, and conducting necessary administrative tasks. We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
3. Data Security: We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We implement appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We maintain strict access controls and confidentiality measures, regularly update our systems, and train our staff to handle personal information with utmost care.
4. Data Retention: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When personal information is no longer needed, it is securely disposed of or anonymized to prevent unauthorized access.
5. Rights of Data Subjects: As a data subject, you have certain rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. This includes the right to access, correct, update, and delete your personal information, to be indemnified with damages, and right to file a complaint. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about the processing of your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
6. Updates to the Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information. If you have any questions or require further information regarding our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@aup.edu.ph or call 049-541-1211 Local 1211.Thank you for trusting the Adventist University of the Philippines with your personal information. We are dedicated to maintaining your privacy and protecting your data while providing you with the best possible educational experience.