Privacy Policy for Philippine Woman’s Christian Temperance Union International (PWCTUI)
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
At PWCTUI, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. The Philippine Woman’s Christian Temperance Union International (PWCTUI) is part of a global Christian women’s movement dedicated to faith, temperance, social reform, and community service.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: PWCTUI Official Website
The Philippine Woman’s Christian Temperance Union International (PWCTUI) promotes Christian values, advocacy for temperance, women’s empowerment, family welfare, and social reform initiatives in the Philippines and beyond.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and maintain website security.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, we recommend avoiding images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.
When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies may also be used to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies generally last for two days, while screen option cookies may remain for up to one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content on the website, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal information and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, include additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their platform.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the password reset email for security purposes.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers only when necessary for website functionality, security, spam detection, or legal compliance.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if registration is available), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Registered users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access and edit this information when necessary.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you may request:
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A copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Correction of inaccurate information
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Deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and administrative requirements
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This does not include any information we are required to retain for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us through our official website:
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to help maintain the security and integrity of our website.
Data Protection and Philippine Law
PWCTUI aims to handle personal information responsibly and, where applicable, in accordance with the principles of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other relevant Philippine data privacy regulations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect personal information.