Who we are & scope
The PRC Board Diaries provides free tools to help learners prepare for licensure exams. This notice explains what information we collect when you use our website and how we use it. It applies to our site and pages we operate.
Information we collect
Information you choose to give us
- Contact messages. If you email us or submit a form, we receive the content of your message and the contact details you provide.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data. Basic diagnostics about pages viewed, buttons clicked, approximate location (from IP), and device/browser type.
- Cookies & local storage. Small files used to remember preferences (e.g., consent choices) and keep the site reliable.
How & why we use data
- Deliver core features (e.g., loading pages, remembering preferences).
- Understand aggregate usage to improve content and performance.
- Respond to messages and support requests you send us.
- Keep the service secure and prevent abuse.
Legal bases
We process information as needed to provide the service, with your consent (e.g., non‑essential cookies), and for our legitimate interests of running, improving, and protecting the site, where these are not overridden by your rights.
Cookies & preferences
- Essential: required to make the site work (e.g., consent state).
- Preferences/functional: optional features that enhance your experience.
- Measurement/advertising: optional tools that help us understand usage or fund the service. If used, you can opt‑out via the consent controls.
You can change your choices at any time via the consent banner or your browser settings (clearing cookies/local storage).
Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense)
We may display ads through Google AdSense. Third‑party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, opt out of some third‑party vendors’ uses of cookies for personalized advertising at the DAA’s WebChoices.
- Learn how Google uses information from sites or apps that use Google services: Google Partner Sites.
Consent in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
For visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we obtain consent for cookies and, where applicable, for the collection, sharing, and use of personal data for ad personalization via a Google‑certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) integrated with the IAB’s Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF). If you do not provide consent, we will show non‑personalized ads or limit ad serving as required.
Philippines Privacy Notice (Data Privacy Act of 2012)
We process personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its IRR. We uphold the principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality.
What we collect (examples)
- Contact details and message content you send via our forms or email.
- Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, general device/browser information) and cookie identifiers used for analytics and advertising (see Advertising & Cookies above).
Why we process your data (lawful bases)
- To operate and secure the site, respond to inquiries, and improve content (legitimate interests).
- To send optional updates/marketing where you opt in (consent).
- To comply with legal obligations.
Your rights (Philippines)
You may exercise your rights to access, object, rectify, erase/block, request data portability, claim damages, and file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC). You also have the right to be informed about our processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data sharing & international transfers
We may share limited data with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising). Some processing may occur outside the Philippines. We use contractual and technical safeguards to protect your data.
Retention & security
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law, and we implement organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal data.
Complaints
You may lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission, or contact us first so we can address your concerns promptly.
Sharing
We may share limited data with trusted providers that help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email). We require them to protect your information and use it only for our instructions. We do not sell your personal information.
Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, unless a longer period is required by law.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No online service can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Your rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal information, and you may withdraw consent for optional processing at any time.
Children
Our site is intended for individuals preparing for professional licensure exams. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to this notice
We may update this page to reflect changes in our practices. The “Last updated” date below shows the latest revision.
Contact us
Email: theprcboarddiaries@gmail.com
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