Privacy Policy

Overview

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the CHED One Touch website, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. This policy applies only to this informational website and not to external systems that may be accessed through our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information necessary to operate this website effectively:

• Automatically Collected Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies for usage statistics
• Contact Information: When you contact us voluntarily, we may collect your name, email address, and message content
• Log Data: Server logs that help us maintain security and diagnose technical issues

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain website functionality
• To improve site performance, security, and user experience
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze website usage patterns and generate aggregate statistics
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and government reporting requirements

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, while analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Authorized third-party vendors who help us host, maintain, or secure the website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CHED, our users, or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for operational purposes and may be aggregated for statistical analysis.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

This website is not specifically directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through our official channels. For privacy-related inquiries, you may also email us at the contact information provided in the website footer.