Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how degrees.ph collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and the regulations of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

Last updated: February 2026

What We Collect

degrees.ph is primarily an informational website. We collect minimal personal data:

Newsletter Signup: Email address and selected interest groups when you subscribe to our newsletter.
Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data such as pages visited, referral source, device type, and browser. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
Server Logs: Standard web server logs including IP addresses, which are automatically deleted after 30 days.

How We Use Your Data

To send educational newsletters you have subscribed to
To understand how visitors use our site and improve content
To maintain site security and prevent abuse
To respond to inquiries sent to our contact email

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

MailerLite — Email newsletter delivery and subscriber management. MailerLite processes your email address and subscription preferences. MailerLite Privacy Policy
Google Analytics — Anonymous website usage analytics. No personally identifiable information is shared. Google Privacy Policy
Vercel — Website hosting and content delivery. Vercel Privacy Policy

Cookies

degrees.ph uses cookies for analytics purposes. These are small text files stored on your device that help us understand site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.

We use the following types of cookies:

Analytics cookies — To measure traffic and understand how visitors navigate our site
Preference cookies — To remember settings like newsletter dismissal

Your Rights Under RA 10173

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights as a data subject:

Right to be Informed — You have the right to know how your personal data is being collected, used, and processed.
Right to Access — You may request access to your personal data in our possession.
Right to Object — You may object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing.
Right to Erasure — You may request the deletion of your personal data from our systems.
Right to Data Portability — You may request an electronic copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Rectification — You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to File a Complaint — You may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, and your data will be removed within 30 days.

Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form and cannot be linked to individual users.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights under RA 10173, contact us at: hello@degrees.ph

You may also file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.