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DOST Halal S&T Program

Privacy Policy.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

The Department of Science and Technology – Davao Region (DOST XI), through the Halal Science & Technology (Halal S&T) Program, is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits this website or avails of our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it, consistent with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you submit the contact form, request a service, or register for a training program. This may include:

  • Your full name, email address, and phone number
  • The name and nature of your business or organization, where relevant to a service request
  • The content of any message, inquiry, or document you submit to us

We do not knowingly collect financial account numbers, passwords, or other sensitive credentials through this website, and you should never submit them here.

How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form or email
  • Process requests for Halal awareness activities, training, laboratory verification, or HAS manual development assistance
  • Maintain records required for our program's reporting and accountability as a government office
  • Improve the content and usability of this website

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information you submit is shared only with authorized DOST Halal S&T Program personnel who need it to act on your request, or when disclosure is required by law or a lawful order from a competent authority.

Data Storage & Security

Contact form submissions are transmitted to our official program mailbox and handled by authorized personnel. We apply reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information you share with us against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Cookies & Local Storage

This website may use minimal browser storage (such as a small marker to remember when an on-page prompt was last shown) to improve your experience. This does not identify you personally and is not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.

Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to be informed, to access, to object, to correct, to erase or block, to data portability, to file a complaint, and to damages, in relation to your personal data that we hold. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for general audiences and business stakeholders. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without the consent of a parent or guardian.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date above indicates when this policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out:

You may also reach the Contact Us page for our office locations across the Davao Region.