PRIVACY POLICY

1. Commitment to Privacy

This website is committed to upholding the principles of data privacy in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the University of the Philippines Diliman's Data Privacy Policy. 

2. Information Provided  

This website is designed for informational purposes. However, if visitors choose to reach out via the official UP email address of the Principal Investigator, which is provided on the "Thesis" page for applications, any personal information that is shared via email will be used solely for the purpose of communicating in the context of inquiry or application.

3. Names and Photographs

The names and photographs of students and other individuals featured on this website are used only with their informed consent. This website uses aggregate statistics or anonymized data instead of identifying individual thesis students by name. It should be noted, however, that names and other identifying details may appear in published articles and academic papers that are either hosted on or linked from this website. These materials, once formally published and made publicly available, are generally considered part of the public record. 

4. Automatically Collected Information

This website is hosted on Google Sites. As such, Google automatically collects technical data about visits for security and  functionality. This data is largely anonymized and aggregated and does not directly identify the visitors. For more details, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies

This site uses cookies. These are small text files placed on devices to help the site function correctly, enhance browsing experience, and for anonymized analytics purposes. Visitors can manage their browser's cookie settings to accept, reject, or delete cookies.

6. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to gather anonymized data about website traffic. This helps Google understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages visited and the time spent on pages. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify the visitors.  

7. How Your Information is Used

The information collected through this website is used primarily to respond to inquiries and process thesis applications submitted via email. It may also be used to analyze website traffic and to ensure the security and proper functionality of the site.

8. Sharing of Information

This website will not share any personal information collected directly through this website or through emails with third parties unless legally required or with explicit consent. Please note that data processed by Google is subject to Google's own privacy policies.

9. Data Security

This website is committed to securing the personal information provided by visitors. While this website benefits from Google Sites' security infrastructure, technical measures are also maintained to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Changes to This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated to reflect changes in Google's Privacy Policy or relevant laws. Any changes will be posted on this page.