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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2026

This website is a local initiative run by the Ward History Specialist of the Carcar Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our members and visitors. This policy explains how we handle your information in accordance with the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

The Short Version: We only collect information you voluntarily give us through the "Get in Touch" form (your name, email, and message). We do not use tracking cookies. We do not sell or share your data with anyone. We only use it to reply to you or to publish a testimony if you have given us explicit permission.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Information you provide directly: When you fill out the form on the Get in Touch page, we collect your name, email address, the topic of your message, and the message itself.
  • Testimonies and Photos: If you submit a testimony or a photograph for publication on this site, we collect that content. We will only publish it if you have checked the consent box on the form.

We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to track your browsing behavior on this site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

  • To reply to your questions or inquiries.
  • To review and publish testimonies, memories, or historical stories (only with your explicit consent).
  • To maintain the history of the Carcar Ward.

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.

If your message is a question meant for the bishopric or a specific auxiliary leader, we may forward your email to that leader so they can assist you. Otherwise, your information is only accessed by the Ward History Specialist.

4. How We Protect Your Information

All form submissions are sent securely via encrypted email. We do not store your personal information in a database on this website. Emails are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected, or as required by local records retention policies.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Be informed about how your data is being used (this page).
  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct any inaccurate information.
  • Request the deletion of your data (for example, if you submitted a testimony and later change your mind, we will remove it from the site).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using our contact form or email the Ward History Specialist directly at history@carcarward.org.

6. Children's Privacy

We respect the privacy of children. This site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. External Links

This site contains links to official Church resources (such as ChurchofJesusChrist.org, FamilySearch, and Member Tools) and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the Get in Touch page.