Privacy Policy
Augustinian Recollects
The Augustinian Recollects ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make donations.
Last Updated: June 2026
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you make a donation or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name (optional)
- Email address (optional)
- Phone number (if provided)
- Billing address (if applicable)
- Donation amount and payment method
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and acknowledge your donations
- Send donation receipts and confirmations
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Maintain internal financial and donation records
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send important updates about our mission and activities (with your consent)
Payment Processing
All donations are processed through our secure third-party platform:
- Donorbox: Our official platform for secure one-time and recurring donations.
🔒 Security Notice:
We do not store credit card numbers, CVV codes, or sensitive financial data on our servers. All transactions are protected by 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption and processed via PCI DSS Level 1 compliant infrastructure.
Donorbox maintains its own strict privacy standards. We encourage you to review:
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Payment Processors: To process your donations securely
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing through certified providers
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security assessments and updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your donation records
To exercise these rights, please contact us at donate@recoletos.ph.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve website functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
24 Neptune St, Project 8, Quezon City, 1106 Metro Manila, Philippines