Privacy Policy

How we protect and manage your personal information at Forestry Online

🔒 Last Updated: June 11, 2026
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Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Philippine Forestry Online, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

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Important: By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
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Information We Collect

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Personal Information

  • Name and contact details
  • Email address
  • Professional affiliation
  • Location information
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Usage Data

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Articles read and downloaded
  • Search queries
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Financial Information

  • Donation records
  • Subscription details
  • Payment method (encrypted)
  • Transaction history
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How We Use Your Information

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Communication

Send newsletters, research updates, and conservation alerts

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Research Improvement

Enhance our content and user experience based on feedback

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Community Building

Connect conservationists and researchers

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Analytics

Understand user behavior to improve our services

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Data Protection Measures

High

Encryption

All data transmissions use SSL/TLS encryption

High

Access Control

Strict access controls and authentication

Medium

Regular Audits

Quarterly security assessments

High

Data Backup

Daily encrypted backups

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

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Your Data Protection Rights

Right to Access

Request copies of your personal data

Request Access →

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate information

Update Information →

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Request Deletion →

Right to Restrict

Limit how we use your data

Set Restrictions →

Right to Object

Object to data processing

File Objection →

Right to Data Portability

Transfer your data elsewhere

Request Transfer →
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Contact Our Privacy Team

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Email

[email protected]

Response within 48 hours
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Data Protection Officer

Maria Santos, DPO

[email protected]
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Formal Requests

Use our online privacy request form

Access Form →
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Policy Updates & Changes

June 15, 2024
Added GDPR compliance section
March 1, 2024
Updated cookie policy controls
January 1, 2024
Initial privacy policy publication

Notification: We will notify users of significant changes via email 30 days before they take effect.