1. Introduction

DOST Scholars' Association is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. This service is strictly for DOST-SEI scholars of the University of San Carlos.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to manage scholar records and activities, including:

• Personal Identification: Name, ID number, course, and year level.
• Contact Information: Email address (USC or personal) and contact numbers.
• Academic Information: Scholarship details and status.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the platform, such as event attendance log and logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

The collected information is used solely for the following purposes:

• To verify your identity as a legitimate DOST-SEI scholar at USC.
• To track attendance and participation in organization events.
• To communicate important announcements and updates.
• To generate reports required by the organization or the university.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We utilize your data strictly for internal organization purposes. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. Data may be shared with the DOST-SEI or University of San Carlos administration only when officially required for scholarship compliance and reporting.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data stored in our system, subject to organization record-keeping requirements. Please contact the officers if you need to update your records.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have specific questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at uscdostsa@gmail.com.