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Bukas Loob sa Diyos - San Pablo District

Privacy Policy

Community Events of Bukas Loob sa Diyos – SAN PABLO DISTRICT
(Life in the Spirit Seminar, Marriage Encounter, Youth Encounter, Family Encounter, and other programs)

We, as a Catholic Church community organization, respect and uphold the privacy of all participants in our events and programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with our mission of faith and service.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for and participate in our events, we may collect:

  • Personal details: Name, nickname, date of birth, gender, marital status, spouse’s name, children’s names and ages.
  • Contact details: Address, phone number, mobile number, email.
  • Religious information: Parish affiliation, religion, sacraments received (Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage).
  • Professional details: Occupation, employer, position, company address.
  • Community information: Membership in religious/civic groups, participation in prior church/community events (e.g., LSS, ME, YE, FE).
  • Sponsorship and pastoral details: Sponsor’s name, emergency contact, group/shepherd assignment.
  • Media: Photographs and video recordings during events (with notice).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information will be used only for the following purposes:

  • Registration and administration of events.
  • Communication of schedules, updates, and follow-up activities.
  • Pastoral care, spiritual formation, and group assignments.
  • Documentation and reporting of community programs.
  • Sharing event highlights through official church bulletins, websites, and social media (with consent).

3. Data Protection and Confidentiality

  • We treat all personal information as private and confidential.
  • Only authorized leaders and coordinators have access to participant data.
  • Information is securely stored and retained only as long as necessary for pastoral and administrative purposes.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your information with outside organizations for commercial use.

4. Photography and Media

During events, photos and videos may be taken for documentation and community sharing. These may be published in parish bulletins, newsletters, websites, and official social media platforms.

If you do not wish to appear in such media, kindly inform the organizers at registration.

5. Your Rights

As a participant, you have the right to:

  • Review, update, or correct your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your data after the event, where appropriate.
  • Opt out of receiving future communications from the community.
  • Withhold consent for photo or video use without affecting your participation.

6. Consent

By submitting your registration form and participating in our events, you give your consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

[Bukas Loob sa Diyos – SAN PABLO DISTRICT]
[Insert Address]
bldsanpablodist@gmail.com
[Insert Phone Number]