Privacy Notice

Ugat ng Kalusugan, Inc. (Roots of Health) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173). We ensure that your information is handled with the highest standard of confidentiality and data protection.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data depending on how you interact with our website and organization.

Information We Collect & Purpose of Collection

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us based on your specific relationship with us:

• For Donors

What we collect: Optional personal information (Name, email address, phone number) and donation details (Amount, payment method, transaction reference). You may choose to donate anonymously.

Why: To process donations securely, send official receipts/acknowledgments, and communicate updates or events (only if you opt-in).

• For Job Applicants

What we collect: Full name, email address, contact number, employment history, CVs/resumes, cover letters, and professional references sent directly to our official recruitment inbox (jobs@rootsofhealth.org).

Why: To evaluate your qualifications for open roles, contact you for interviews, conduct necessary background checks, and fulfill recruitment processing.

• For Website Visitors & General Inquirers

What we collect: Contact information you provide via our contact forms (Name, email, message details).

Why: To respond to your direct inquiries, feedback, or scheduling requests.

Data Sharing

Your information is never sold or rented. It may be shared only with authorized entities strictly necessary to fulfill our operations:

• • Payment Processors: To complete financial donation transactions securely.
  • Authorized Service Providers: Internal systems or human resource tools operating under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Government Authorities: Only if required by law or mandatory public health and legal reporting frameworks.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specific purposes outlined in this notice (such as completing recruitment cycles, processing donations, or maintaining legal records) or as required by Philippine laws and relevant retention regulations. After this period, your data is securely destroyed or permanently anonymized.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you possess the following rights:

• • Right to Access & Correct: You may look at your records or request updates if there are mistakes.
  • Right to Erase or Block: You may object to or suspend the processing of your data under valid legal grounds.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can step back from any communication or consent boundary you previously agreed to.
  • Right to File a Complaint: You may file an official grievance regarding how your data is processed.

For any questions, requests, or to exercise any of your privacy rights, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) directly at:

• • Email: dpo@rootsofhealth.org
  • Phone: 09157987019

Security

We implement organizational, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or accidental loss.

By using our website, submitting a job application, or making a donation, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Privacy Notice.