Effective Date: June 5, 2025
At MyAusome (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website https://myausome.com (“Site”) and support our mission to raise funds and help persons with disabilities, particularly those with autism, in the Philippines.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Personal identification information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you make donations or register for events.
- Communications: Any messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us.
- Usage data: Information automatically collected when you visit our Site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge donations.
- Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
- Improve our services and website.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Prevent fraud and protect the security of our Site and users.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
- As a non-governmental organization based in the Philippines, we comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173). We process your personal data only when:
- You have given your consent (e.g., when you provide information via donation forms or sign up for newsletters).
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., processing donations).
- We have a legitimate interest to manage our operations and provide services.
- We are required to comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our Site, processing payments, and conducting fundraising activities (under strict confidentiality agreements).
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.
- Our partners or affiliates solely to support our charitable programs, but only with your consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on your consent.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
- File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@myausome.com
📍 Address: Philippines