Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8 August 2025
Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (CCPI) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your data.
1. Scope
This policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, membership registration, event participation, and other official services, both online and offline.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect: Identifying Information (name, date of birth, gender, company name, position, photo), Contact Information (email address, phone number, physical address), Account Data (username, password, membership details), Event & Transaction Data (registration records, attendance, payments if applicable), Technical Data (IP address, browser type, cookies, analytics data).
3. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data may be used for membership processing and management, event registration and coordination, communications, newsletters, updates, website improvement, analytics, and legal/regulatory compliance.
4. Legal Basis
We process personal data based on: your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate organizational interest.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to improve website functionality, remember preferences, and analyze site usage. You may disable cookies, but some features may not function properly.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with service providers (hosting, analytics, payment systems), event partners and sponsors (when relevant), and government agencies (when legally required). We do not sell your personal information.
7. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the Philippines, we ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data Security
We implement organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
9. Retention Period
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.
10. Your Rights
You may access and request a copy of your personal data, correct or update your information, withdraw consent, request deletion of your data, and file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 without parental consent.
12. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the content or practices of linked external websites.
13. Contact Information
Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.
Email: secretariat@thechamber.ph
Contact: 8527-5610 to 11
Address: Chamber Building, No. 3, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines 1002.
