Data Privacy Statement

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Last Updated: 16 March 2026

R.E.S.C.U.E. Kids (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Data Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and secure your information when you visit our website, www.rescuekids.net, and when you register for an account or participate in our initiatives.

This policy is compliant with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173) of the Philippines, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other relevant policies, including issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

1. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data automatically collected when you interact with our website.

A. Information Collected During Registration:When you register for an account, subscribe to our updates, or register for our scientific programs and advocacy events, we may collect:

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, contact number.
• Professional Information: [e.g., Hospital affiliation, medical specialty, PRC license number (if applicable), job title].
• Account Credentials: Username and password.

B. Information Automatically Collected:When you visit our website, our servers automatically record standard information, which includes:

• Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, and time zone setting.
• Usage Data: Pages you visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from.

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To Manage Your Account: To process your registration, verify your identity, and provide access to exclusive resources, training materials, or program registrations.
• To Communicate With You: To send administrative information, updates regarding emergency medicine initiatives, newsletters, and responses to your inquiries.
• To Improve Our Website: To monitor website usage, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the overall user experience.
• To Fulfill Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or serving our users (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics), provided they adhere to strict data confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or the public.

4. How We Protect Your Personal Data

We implement reasonable and appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Data Privacy Statement, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely disposed of or anonymized.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

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

• Right to be Informed: To know what personal data is being processed and for what purpose.
• Right to Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Object: To withhold consent or object to the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Erasure or Blocking: To request the suspension, withdrawal, or removal of your personal data from our systems.
• Right to Rectification: To dispute any inaccuracy or error in your personal data and have it corrected.
• Right to Data Portability: To obtain a copy of your data in a secure and commonly used format.
• Right to Damages: To claim compensation if you suffered damages due to a violation of your data privacy rights.
• Right to File a Complaint: To file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you feel your rights have been violated.

7. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Data Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new statement on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

Dr. Elaine Dy

Data Protection Officer

Philippine Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

1440 United Diagnostics Laboratory Medical Building, Rm 304, Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila City

ps.pediatricemergencymedicine@gmail.com