Manila Law College

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Manila Law College, Inc. (“MLC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected, used, and processed by MLC, including data collected through our website, applications, and other platforms.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of personal data including, but not limited to:

– Identifying Information: Name, age, gender, photograph, and other identifying information.

– Contact Information: Email address, telephone numbers, physical address.

– Educational Background: Academic records, curriculum vitae, grades, and course enrollment records.

– Financial Information: Tuition payment records, scholarship information, and other financial data.

– Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.

– Health Information: Medical history and health records, if necessary for campus health services.

– Other information: Additional information that you voluntarily provide to us.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal data through various methods, including but not limited to:

– Direct Collection: From application forms, registration forms, and other documents you submit.

– Automated Technologies: Through our website, we collect technical information via cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies.

– Third-Party Sources: From authorized third-party vendors, government agencies, and other institutions.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

– Academic Management: For enrollment, academic advising, grading, and other related activities.

– Administrative Functions: For managing tuition fees, scholarships, and other financial matters.

– Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

– Health and Safety: To ensure student health and safety on campus.

– Marketing and Communication: To send you updates, news, and promotions about MLC, subject to your consent.

– Technical Support: To improve our online services and troubleshoot technical issues.

– Research and Development: For academic research, surveys, and institutional development initiatives.

 

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

– Affiliated Institutions: Partner schools and universities for joint programs.

– Government Agencies: Regulatory authorities, law enforcement, and other government entities.

– Service Providers: Authorized third-party vendors for services such as IT support, marketing, and financial services.

– Legal Obligations: In response to legal processes, subpoenas, or judicial orders.

6. Security Measures

We employ a range of security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data, including but not limited to:

– Encryption: Encryption of sensitive data both in transit and at rest.

– Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

– Regular Audits: Performing regular audits and risk assessments.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Once the data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights:

– Right to Be Informed: About the collection and use of your personal data.

– Right to Access: Your personal data held by us.

– Right to Correction: To update, correct, or amend any inaccuracies in your personal data.

– Right to Erasure: To request the deletion or removal of your personal data.

– Right to Object: To object to the processing of your personal data.

– Right to Data Portability: To obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes.

9. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Manila Law College, Inc.  

641 Sales St., Quiapo, Manila  

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (+632) 8353-7972