Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At the Institute of Area Management (IAM), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the same respect and transparency that guides our Areaism principles. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our educational programs.

This policy complies with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines and reflects our community-centered approach to data stewardship.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or subscribe to updates
• Course Registration: Academic and professional background for course applications
• Communication: Messages and inquiries sent through our contact forms

Information We Collect Automatically

• Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns to improve user experience
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address for security and optimization
• Cookies: Small data files to enhance functionality and remember preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to support our educational mission and community-building efforts:

• Educational Services: Process course applications and provide learning materials
• Communication: Send updates about courses, research, and community initiatives
• Website Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Community Building: Connect like-minded individuals interested in Area Management

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our website and courses (with strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by Philippine law or to protect our rights and safety
• Academic Collaboration: Anonymized data for research purposes (with your consent)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure data transmission, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection principles.

Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include embedded content from YouTube and other educational platforms. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.