PRIVACY POLICY

Philippine Society of Animal Reproduction (PhilSAR)
Effective Date: August 18, 2026

The Philippine Society of Animal Reproduction (PhilSAR) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how PhilSAR collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through the PhilSAR website, membership activities, scientific events, training programs, and other official activities.

1. Information We Collect

PhilSAR may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, contact number, institutional affiliation, professional position, membership information, registration details, payment or transaction information, and other information necessary for participation in PhilSAR programs and activities.

We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage data, through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

PhilSAR may use your personal information to:

  • Process membership applications, renewals, and event registrations;

  • Communicate announcements, membership updates, conference information, and other official PhilSAR activities;

  • Administer scientific conventions, seminars, workshops, training programs, and other events;Issue certificates, receipts, acknowledgments, and related documents;

  • Maintain organizational, membership, and event records;Improve the PhilSAR website, programs, and services; and

  • Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and organizational requirements.

PhilSAR does not sell or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with authorized PhilSAR officers, committees, service providers, event partners, or government and regulatory authorities. Where third-party service providers are used, PhilSAR will take reasonable measures to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately and only for legitimate purposes.

4. Photographs and Event Documentation

PhilSAR activities may be photographed, recorded, or documented for legitimate organizational purposes, including reports, publications, educational materials, the PhilSAR website, and official social media channels. Where appropriate, PhilSAR will provide notice or obtain consent for the use of identifiable photographs or recordings.

5. Data Security and Retention

PhilSAR implements reasonable organizational, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and organizational requirements.

6. Your Privacy Rights

In accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its implementing rules and regulations, individuals may have the right to be informed about the processing of their personal information and, where applicable, to request access, correction, objection, restriction, portability, or deletion of their personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.

7. Third-Party Links

The PhilSAR website may contain links to external websites or services. PhilSAR is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services separately.

8. Updates to This Policy

PhilSAR may revise this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in its activities, website services, or applicable laws and regulations. Updates will be posted on the PhilSAR website with the corresponding effective or revision date.

9. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information by PhilSAR, please contact:

Philippine Society of Animal Reproduction (PhilSAR)
Email: secretariat@philsar.org
Website: www.philsar.org

By using the PhilSAR website or voluntarily submitting personal information through PhilSAR's official channels, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

PhilSAR is committed to responsible data stewardship and to protecting the privacy of its members, partners, conference participants, researchers, and other stakeholders.