In compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012

1. Collection of Personal Information

Bee Research, Innovation, Trade and Extension (BRITE) Center collects personal information necessary to provide our services, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Username
• Transaction and reservation details
• Information voluntarily provided through our website (including testimonials, feedback, or uploaded images)

When you submit a testimonial, we may also collect:

• Your position or role
• Company, organization, or school name
• Profile picture (if voluntarily provided)
• The content of your testimonial

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal information is collected and processed for the following legitimate purposes:

• To create and manage your user account
• To process transactions, reservations, and orders
• To communicate with you regarding our services
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All personal information is treated as strictly confidential and used solely for the purposes stated above.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To comply with government regulations
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements

5. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Right to be informed - Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Right to access - Request access to your personal information
• Right to object - Object to the processing of your personal information
• Right to erasure or blocking - Request the deletion or blocking of your personal information
• Right to damages - Claim damages if you suffer due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, false, or unlawfully obtained personal information
• Right to data portability - Obtain a copy of your personal information in a structured format
• Right to file a complaint - File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Consent

By creating an account, submitting any form, or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information as described in this agreement, in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

If you do not agree with any part of this agreement, please discontinue using our services and do not create an account.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding your personal information and data privacy rights, you may contact us:

• Email: britecenter@cvsu.edu.ph
• Phone: 0917-524-2072
• Address: BRITE Center, Agri-Eco Tourism Park, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite

You may also visit our Contact Page for more information.

For complaints regarding data privacy, you may contact the National Privacy Commission at www.privacy.gov.ph