Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how ClearDraft Digital ("we," "our," or "us"), operating at 6th & 7th Floor, 1900 Session Road Bldg., Session Rd, Gov. Pack Rd, Baguio, Benguet, Philippines, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through the website cleardraft.digital and related training activities. This policy is issued in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations as issued by the National Privacy Commission.
1. Scope and Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by ClearDraft Digital through this website, including information submitted via contact forms, program inquiry forms, and any registration processes associated with our training programs. It applies to individuals located in the Philippines and, where applicable, to individuals located outside the Philippines who interact with our website or services. This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our pages, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us through our website, inquire about our programs, or register for training activities. This information may include your full name, email address, telephone number, and the content of messages you send us. We also collect non-personal technical information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time and date of access. This technical information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 unless specifically required for a particular program and with your explicit consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
ClearDraft Digital processes personal information on the following legal bases as recognized under the Data Privacy Act of 2012: (a) your consent, which you provide when you submit information through our contact form or otherwise interact with our website; (b) the performance of a contract or the taking of steps prior to entering into a contract, where your information is necessary to respond to your inquiry about our training programs; (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website and training services, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms; and (d) compliance with a legal obligation, where applicable under Philippine law. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to the conditions described in Section 8 of this policy.
4. How We Use Your Information
Personal information collected through this website is used for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries about our training programs and services; to provide information about program schedules, content, and access methods; to process registrations for workshops and online courses where applicable; to send program-related communications that you have requested; to improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website; to maintain records of interactions as required by applicable law; and to comply with legal obligations under Philippine law. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on you. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Disclosure and Sharing of Information
ClearDraft Digital does not share personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances: with service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our training programs, provided that such service providers are bound by appropriate data processing agreements and are required to handle personal information only as directed by us; with government authorities or law enforcement agencies when required by applicable Philippine law, court order, or other legal process; and with successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections. Where we share personal information with third-party service providers, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to respond to your inquiry, to administer your participation in a training program, and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements. Contact form submissions and related correspondence are generally retained for a period of two years from the date of last interaction, unless a longer retention period is required by law or a shorter period is requested by you. Technical information collected through cookies and analytics tools is retained for periods specified in our Cookie Policy. When personal information is no longer required for the purposes described in this policy, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data disposal procedures.
7. Data Security
ClearDraft Digital implements organizational, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include the use of encrypted connections (HTTPS) for data transmission, access controls limiting personal information to personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes, and regular review of our security practices. While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to take precautions when transmitting personal information online. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in harm to affected individuals, we will notify the National Privacy Commission and affected data subjects in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
8. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information held by ClearDraft Digital: the right to be informed of the processing of your personal information; the right to access your personal information upon written request; the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances; the right to erasure or blocking of your personal information where processing is unlawful or the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected; the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal information; the right to data portability where technically feasible; and the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission. To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address or email provided in Section 10 of this policy. We will respond to requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with the requirements of applicable law.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and to collect non-personal technical information about how the site is used. A detailed description of the cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences is set out in our Cookie Policy, available at cleardraft.digital/cookies.html. By continuing to use our website after being informed of our cookie practices, you consent to the use of cookies as described in that policy. You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent tool available on our website.
10. Contact and Data Protection Officer
Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information may be directed to ClearDraft Digital at the following contact details: ClearDraft Digital, 6th & 7th Floor, 1900 Session Road Bldg., Session Rd, Gov. Pack Rd, Baguio, Benguet, Philippines. Email: info@cleardraft.digital. Telephone: +63 74 442 4550. We are committed to addressing data privacy concerns in a timely and transparent manner and will acknowledge receipt of your inquiry within five business days.
11. Changes to This Policy
ClearDraft Digital may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or regulatory guidance from the National Privacy Commission. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acknowledgment of those changes. Where required by applicable law, we will seek your consent before implementing material changes to how we process your personal information.