Privacy Policy

Eskwela.org is an independent higher education platform. We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

What we gather when you visit

Eskwela.org does not require you to create an account. Most of the site is fully accessible without providing any personal information. However, we may collect the following:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, and device information, collected automatically through analytics tools to help us understand how people use the site.
• Contact form submissions — if you reach out via our contact form or email, we collect your name and email address to respond to you.
• Cookies — we may use essential cookies to maintain site functionality, and analytics cookies to measure traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government IDs, or health information.

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit Eskwela.org, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You may accept or decline analytics cookies at that time.

If you wish to change your cookie preference at any time, click the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. This will reset your preference and show the consent banner again, allowing you to update your choice.

You may also disable cookies entirely through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before the withdrawal.

What we do with the information

Any information we collect is used solely to operate and improve Eskwela.org. Specifically:

• To understand how visitors use the site and improve the user experience
• To respond to messages and feedback submitted through the contact form
• To monitor and maintain site performance and security

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

Tools we use

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic. These services may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.

Data displayed on Eskwela.org is sourced from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) — both Philippine government agencies. We are not responsible for the data practices of these institutions.

How we handle your data

In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), Eskwela.org processes personal information in accordance with the following principles:

• Transparency — we are open about how we collect and use your personal information, as described in this policy.
• Legitimate purpose — we only collect personal information for clearly defined and lawful purposes directly related to operating Eskwela.org.
• Proportionality — we only collect the minimum personal information necessary for the stated purpose. We do not collect more than what is needed.

Your rights under RA 10173

As a data subject under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Right to be informed — you have the right to know whether your personal information is being collected and processed, and for what purpose.
• Right to access — you have the right to request a copy of any personal information we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — you have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Right to erasure or blocking — you have the right to request the deletion or suspension of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Right to object — you have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
• Right to data portability — you have the right to obtain a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to damages — you have the right to be indemnified for any damages sustained due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unlawfully obtained personal information.
• Right to file a complaint — you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at privacy.gov.ph if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer through our contact form, selecting Data Privacy / Personal Information Request as the subject.

Contact our DPO

In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, Eskwela.org has designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing compliance with this policy and applicable data privacy laws.

For any concerns, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information, you may contact our Data Protection Officer through our contact form, selecting Data Privacy / Personal Information Request as the subject. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at privacy.gov.ph.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the site grows and evolves. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

This policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, including Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Questions? Get in touch.