PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: August 30, 2026
The Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark ("RCMC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information processed through this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with the Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark website.
This policy is intended to comply with applicable Philippine data privacy laws and regulations, including Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and applicable issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
1. Who We Are
The Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark is the organization responsible for this website and for the personal information collected through its website-related activities.
Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark District 3790 Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Email: rotarymabalacatclark@gmail.com
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, you may contact us through the email address above.
If the Club designates a Data Protection Officer or another privacy officer, the Club may update this section to provide the person's name and contact information.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact us or inquire about membership or club activities, you may provide:
Name Email address Telephone or mobile number Message or inquiry Other information you voluntarily include in your communication
Club and Leadership Information
The website may display information about Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark officers, leaders, committee chairs, past presidents, and other club representatives.
Such information may include:
Name Rotary position Rotary year Professional classification or affiliation Photograph Other information voluntarily provided or approved for publication by the Club
Photographs and Media
The Club may publish photographs and other media related to club meetings, service projects, events, community activities, and other Rotary activities.
Where appropriate, the Club will take reasonable steps to respect applicable privacy rights and organizational policies concerning the publication of identifiable individuals.
Technical Information
When you access the website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by the website or its hosting and security services, such as:
IP address Browser type Device information Operating system Date and time of access Pages visited Referring website Basic website usage and security information
This information may be used for website security, maintenance, troubleshooting, analytics, and performance monitoring.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
Responding to inquiries and messages Responding to membership inquiries Communicating with prospective members, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and community stakeholders Managing club-related communications Publishing approved club leadership information Documenting and communicating club activities and service projects Maintaining the accuracy of information published on the website Improving website functionality and user experience Maintaining website security Preventing unauthorized access, misuse, fraud, or other security incidents Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests Other purposes reasonably related to the purposes for which the information was collected
We will not use personal information for unrelated purposes without appropriate notice or lawful basis.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, RCMC may process personal information based on one or more lawful criteria recognized under applicable Philippine data privacy laws, including:
The data subject's consent, where applicable; The performance of a contract or steps taken at the request of the data subject; Compliance with a legal obligation; Protection of legitimate interests, where permitted by law; Other lawful bases recognized under the Data Privacy Act and its implementing rules and regulations.
Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw consent where applicable, subject to legal or other lawful grounds for continued processing.
5. Website Forms and Communications
If you submit information through our contact or inquiry forms, the information you provide will be used to respond to your request and for related club communication.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through general website forms unless specifically requested and appropriate.
We may retain correspondence and related information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the inquiry, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, or comply with applicable obligations.
6. Photos, Events, and Club Activities
RCMC documents its service projects, meetings, events, and community activities through photographs and other media.
Images may be published on this website or on the Club's official communication channels to document and communicate the Club's activities and community impact.
If you believe that an image containing you has been published inappropriately or you have a privacy-related concern regarding a photograph, please contact us at:
rotarymabalacatclark@gmail.com
We will evaluate the request in accordance with applicable law and circumstances.
7. Publicly Available Club Information
Some information displayed on this website is intended for public communication and may include:
Club officers Club leaders Past presidents Club projects Partners and sponsors Club activities Public events Service impact information Club publications Other information intentionally approved for public disclosure
The Club will seek to limit publicly displayed personal information to information that is relevant and appropriate for the stated purpose.
8. Club Member Information
RCMC may maintain internal records relating to its members.
Not all member information is intended for public publication.
Where member information is displayed publicly, the Club will consider the relevance and necessity of the information and applicable privacy requirements.
Members may contact the Club regarding concerns about publicly displayed personal information.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to websites and platforms operated by third parties, including Rotary International, Rotary District 3790, the Rotary Service Project Center, Facebook, Google Maps, and other external services.
When you follow an external link, your interaction with that third-party website is governed by its own privacy policy and terms.
RCMC does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the applicable privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.
10. Website Hosting, Storage, and Service Providers
RCMC may use third-party service providers for website hosting, storage, security, analytics, email, maps, content delivery, or other technical services required to operate the website.
These providers may process information on behalf of RCMC or as independent service providers, depending on the service involved.
Where third-party processing occurs, RCMC will take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate safeguards are applied and that personal information is processed only for legitimate and appropriate purposes.
11. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies where necessary for:
Website functionality Security Session management Performance Analytics Improving user experience
Where applicable, you may control cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
12. Data Retention
RCMC retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, comply with legal or organizational requirements, resolve disputes, maintain appropriate records, or protect legitimate interests.
When personal information is no longer necessary, RCMC will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and organizational requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and purpose of processing.
13. Data Security
RCMC takes reasonable organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, destruction, or other unlawful processing.
Access to administrative systems and other restricted information is limited to authorized persons.
However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. RCMC therefore cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.
The Data Privacy Act and its implementing rules emphasize appropriate organizational, physical, and technical safeguards for personal data.
14. Data Subject Rights
Subject to applicable law and reasonable verification requirements, you may have the right to:
Be informed about the processing of your personal information; Request access to personal information concerning you; Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; Object to certain processing where permitted by law; Request deletion, blocking, or removal of personal information where legally applicable; Request data portability where applicable; Withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis for processing; Seek compensation where permitted under applicable law.
These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations and exceptions.
The National Privacy Commission identifies these rights, including access, correction, erasure/blocking, objection, and data portability.
15. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights
To make a privacy request or raise a concern, contact:
Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark Email: rotarymabalacatclark@gmail.com
Please provide sufficient information for us to understand your request and verify your identity where reasonably necessary.
We may request additional information to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.
16. Children and Minors
This website is not specifically directed toward children.
Where photographs or information involving minors are published in connection with Club activities, RCMC will take reasonable measures to ensure that such publication is appropriate and consistent with applicable laws, policies, permissions, and legitimate organizational purposes.
17. Data Breaches and Security Incidents
If RCMC becomes aware of a personal data breach affecting personal information under its control, it will take reasonable steps to investigate, contain, mitigate, and address the incident in accordance with applicable law and regulatory requirements.
Where notification is legally required, RCMC will provide the appropriate notification to affected parties and/or the relevant authorities.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
RCMC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
Website functionality Club operations Data processing practices Applicable laws and regulations Privacy and security practices
When material changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:
Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark
Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Email: rotarymabalacatclark@gmail.com
Last Updated: August 24, 2026