Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from favor.church (the “site”). Favor Church PH Inc. (“Favor”, “our church”, “we”) respects your right to privacy and confidentiality and gives utmost value to the security and confidentiality of your personal data and information. As a church in the Philippines, we are committed to following the general principles and rules of data privacy protection in the Philippines in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Favor Church PH Inc. may collect user data through favor.church (“our website”, “the site”).  Favor.church accepts payments online through various payment gateways including credit card and e-wallet instruments. 

We collect the following personal information when you transact using this platform:

  • Name
  • Contact Information (Phone/Mobile Number, Mailing Address, email address)
  • Additional information requested by form 
  • Attendance at Favor.Church events

The collected personal information on this platform is utilized solely for documentation and processing purposes so we can properly acknowledge the receipt of your payment and issue tickets, downloads, or other merchandise.

We will use your Personal Data for as long as necessary to satisfy the purposes for which your Personal Data was collected or to comply with applicable legal requirements. 

Comments and Messages

Comments on the site are turned off by default, but may be allowed on certain occasions. When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Visitors may also send messages to Favor Church through forms. Data is collected through this form in the same manner. Visitors who email us or use any of the contact forms on our website will have their email address, IP address, and any data provided in the contact form or body of the email stored indefinitely in a database. Use of these forms implies your acceptance that Favor Church will see the data collected.

Media and Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. 

Certain transactions performed through the site may ask you to upload media showing your proof of payment. These may contain sensitive information regarding your transaction. As such, we download and store this media in a separate location off-site.  

Analytics

We use Google Analytics for tracking visitors and aggregating information about the traffic to our websites. You may view the Google Analytics Privacy Policy for more information.

When you visit our website, a record of your visit is logged and the following data is supplied by your browser:

  • The date, time and length of your visit to the website
  • Your IP address and/or domain name
  • Your operating system (type of browser and platform)
  • The pages you visited during your session

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Security Policy

The Favor Church PH Inc. online donation system uses an advanced encryption technology provided by Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), a recognized authentication and encryption software, which means that the site encrypts all of your personal information and card details so that it is unreadable to anyone outside of the transaction process.

Third-party Payment Gateway

Credit card and e-wallet payments made through the Favor Church site are processed through a secure third-party payment gateway provided by Paymongo. You may view Paymongo’s privacy policy for information on what personal data is collected and retained through your transaction.

Data Access

We recognize the sensitive and confidential nature of the personal data under the custody of the company and ensure that only authorized Favor Church staff shall be allowed to access such personal data, for the purposes stated in the sections above.

Data Collection

Favor Church PH Inc. utilizes Fluro by Subsplash, a trusted platform for managing and collecting data, to enhance various functionalities and services offered through our website. This section outlines how Fluro is used to collect, store, and process personal information:

  1. Data Collection: When you engage with specific features or services on our website, Fluro may collect personal information to facilitate registration, event bookings, or other activities. The type of information collected may include, but is not limited to:

    • Full name
    • Gender
    • Email address
    • Birthday
    • Contact details (Mobile/Phone Number, Social Media Details)
    • Attendance at Favor Church events
    • Additional information provided voluntarily through registration forms or surveys
  2. Storage and Security: All personal information collected through Fluro is securely stored on their platform, ensuring adherence to industry-standard security protocols. We maintain a commitment to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of user data, implementing measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

  3. Usage and Processing: The personal information collected via Fluro is utilized solely for the purposes outlined at the time of collection, such as processing registrations, managing event bookings, or communicating relevant updates and information. We do not share, sell, or disclose this information to third parties unless necessary to fulfill specific services or with user consent.

  4. Consent and Control: By engaging with features or services that utilize Fluro for data collection, you provide explicit consent for the collection, storage, and processing of your personal information as described in this section. You have the right to access, modify, or request the deletion of your data, subject to applicable legal requirements and our data retention policies.

  5. Third-party Integration: While we utilize Fluro for specific data collection and management purposes, it’s essential to acknowledge that Fluro may integrate with other third-party services or platforms. We recommend reviewing Fluro’s Privacy Policy to understand their data handling practices and commitments to user privacy.

By continuing to use our website and consenting to our privacy practices, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this section regarding the collection, storage, and processing of personal information through Fluro. We remain committed to transparency, security, and respecting your rights concerning your data.

Google API Services

Favor Church PH Inc. employs certain Google API services to facilitate specific functionalities on our website. When you interact with these features, Google user data may be accessed and utilized. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how we handle this data:

  1. Access and Usage: Our application interacts with Google API services to authenticate users and facilitate specific functionalities. We only request access to basic profile information from Google. This includes details such as the user’s name and email address, ensuring that we maintain transparency in the data we collect.

  2. Storage: All Google user data accessed through our application is securely stored using Auth0, a trusted authentication and authorization platform. We ensure that this data is encrypted and protected against unauthorized access, ensuring the privacy and security of user information. 

  3. Sharing: Favor Church PH Inc. does not share Google user data obtained through its API services with third parties unless explicitly required by law or with user consent. We respect the confidentiality and privacy of user information and take necessary measures to prevent unauthorized sharing.

  4. Consent: When you utilize features on our website that incorporate Google API services, you provide consent for Favor Church PH Inc. to access and utilize your basic profile information from Google. It’s essential to note that we only collect the necessary information required to facilitate specific functionalities and enhance user experience.

  5. Security: We prioritize the security and integrity of user data. By utilizing Auth0, we ensure that all Google user data accessed, stored, or processed through our application adheres to stringent security protocols, minimizing risks associated with data breaches or unauthorized access.

For a comprehensive understanding of how Google manages user data, we recommend reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy. By using our website and consenting to our privacy practices, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this section regarding the access, usage, storage, and sharing of Google user data.

Access and Correction

You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, as well as to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. To do so, please contact our Data Protection Officer, Dawn Gimena, through the following email address: dpo@favor.church.

Governing Law

Disputes relating to the use of the websites’ data collection activities and the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions are subject to the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, and any dispute shall be brought before the courts of Mandaluyong City, Philippines, where Favor Church PH Inc. is officially registered and located.

What Rights Do I Have Over My Data?

If you have made a purchase through this site, or have left comments or messages, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Our Rights

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.