Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2025

South Cotabato State College (SCSC) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Philippines' Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you use our College Admission Test Application service:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, contact number, email address, and birthdate.
• Educational Information: High school records, admission test results, and other academic information necessary for admission.
• Authentication Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect your Google account data such as your name and email address.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process your College Admission Test (CAT) application and academic records.
• To provide necessary communications about your admission status.
• To authenticate and verify your identity for secure access to our services.
• For research and statistical purposes to improve our services.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
• Restricted access to personal data for authorized personnel only.
• Regular monitoring and testing of our security systems.

4. Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After that period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012

As per the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
• The right to rectify or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to erase or block your personal data under certain circumstances.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
• The right to withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., for email marketing). Please note that this may affect your use of the app.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services, such as Google OAuth, for authentication purposes. By using these services, your data may be shared with the respective third-party service providers. We do not share your personal information with third parties for purposes other than those outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Google’s privacy policy applies to any data shared with Google for authentication purposes. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy here: Google Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Brgy. Dajay, Surallah, South Cotabato

Phone: (083) 8259853

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "March 1, 2025".