This Privacy Policy describes how Miss Universe Philippines – Parañaque (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit and use our website (the “Website”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information You Provide Directly:
  •     Personal information (e.g., name, email address, contact number) when you subscribe to newsletters, submit inquiries, or participate in online forms or surveys.
  •     Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
• Information We Collect Automatically:
  •     Log Data: Information about your use of the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.
  •     Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. This helps us improve the Website and personalize your experience.
• Information from Third Parties:
  •     We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, when you interact with our content on those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

•     To provide and maintain the Website.
•     To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing updates about the Miss Universe Philippines – Parañaque pageant.
•     To personalize your experience on the Website.
•     To analyze Website usage and improve our services.
•     To promote the Miss Universe Philippines – Parañaque pageant and related events (with your consent, where required by law).
•     To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
•    To protect the rights and safety of ourselves and others.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following:

•     Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and marketing assistance.
•     Affiliates and Partners: Organizations involved in the Miss Universe Philippines – Parañaque pageant, such as sponsors, organizers, and other related parties.
•     Legal Authorities: When required by law or to comply with a legal process, we may disclose your information to government agencies, law enforcement officials, or other authorized parties.
•     Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of ownership, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
•    With your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Your Rights

You may have the following rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:

•     Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
•     Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
•     Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, under certain circumstances.
•     Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
•     Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
•     Withdraw Consent: If we process your information based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 7 below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

muphparanaque@gmail.com

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.