Philippine Association for the Gifted, Inc. (PAG)
Last updated: July 14, 2026

1. Who We Are

The Philippine Association for the Gifted, Inc. (PAG) is a SEC-registered non-profit organization (SEC Registration No. AN94-00004465, TIN 004-519-175-000) dedicated to advocacy, support, and community-building for gifted children, gifted adults, their families, and the professionals who work with them.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website (pagph.org), apply for membership, register for events, or otherwise interact with PAG. It is written to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information you give us directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Membership application details, including membership type (Individual, Family, or Institutional)
• For Family memberships: names and relevant information about your gifted child/children, such as age, grade level, and school
• For Institutional memberships: organization name, contact person, and affiliation details
• Supporting documents submitted for membership verification (e.g., psychoeducational assessment results, professional credentials, or proof of affiliation)
• Payment information processed through our payment partners (PayMongo, GCash)
• Messages you send us through contact forms, email, or event registration forms

b. Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site, through standard analytics and cookies
• Comments left on the site, including your name, email, and IP address (for spam prevention)

c. Information about minors

Because our mission involves supporting gifted children, we may process limited personal information about minors (such as a member's child) when submitted by a parent or legal guardian as part of a Family Membership application or event registration. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors without parental or guardian consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and manage membership applications, renewals, and payments
• Verify eligibility for membership categories
• Communicate with you about membership status, events, conferences, and PAG programs (such as the PAG National Conference)
• Send newsletters, announcements, and advocacy updates, where you have opted in
• Maintain accurate membership records and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations as a registered non-profit

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on: your consent (e.g., when you apply for membership or subscribe to updates); the necessity of processing to fulfill our membership contract with you; and our legitimate interests in operating PAG as an organization, subject to your fundamental rights under the Data Privacy Act.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share personal information with:

• Payment processors (PayMongo, GCash) to process membership fees and event payments
• Service providers who support our website, email, and database systems, under confidentiality obligations
• PAG officers and board members, on a need-to-know basis, for membership administration and event planning
• Event partners or sponsors, only where necessary for event logistics, and only with your knowledge
• Government agencies, where required by law or a valid legal order

We do not share personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and login details, if you have an account
• Support spam detection on blog comments
• Understand site traffic and usage through analytics tools

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly as a result.

7. Data Retention

We retain membership records for as long as your membership is active, and for a reasonable period afterward for administrative, legal, tax, and reporting purposes. Comment data and inquiry records are retained to support ongoing communication and spam prevention. When data is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant third-party providers (PayMongo/GCash), and PAG does not store your full payment card details.

9. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is processed
• Access your personal data that we hold
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data
• Object to processing of your data, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
• Request erasure or blocking of your data, where applicable
• Data portability, where technically feasible
• File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

10. Children's Privacy

PAG is committed to the safe handling of information relating to minors. Any information about a gifted child submitted for Family Membership, events, or programs is provided by, and remains the responsibility of, the parent or legal guardian, who may update or request removal of that information at any time.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data privacy rights, please contact:

Philippine Association for the Gifted, Inc. (PAG)
Email: secretariat@pagph.org
Website: https://pagph.org

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.