Privacy Policy for PSU Aral Hub

Privacy Policy

PSU Aral Hub (Pangasinan State University e-Learning Hub) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and other applicable laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect

PSU Aral Hub may collect the following information:

Full Name
Email Address
Contact Number (if provided)
Program/Course or Participant Category
Learning activities, submissions, and assessment records
System usage and login information

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The information collected shall be used solely for the following purposes:

To provide access to PSU Aral Hub services and learning resources;
To manage courses, training, and learning activities;
To monitor participation and learning progress;
To communicate announcements and important updates;
To generate reports and improve educational services; and
To comply with institutional, legal, and regulatory requirements.

3. Data Protection and Security

Pangasinan State University implements appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information shall not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties except:

When required by law or authorized government agencies;
When necessary for legitimate academic, extension, or administrative purposes of the University; or
With the consent of the data subject.

5. Data Retention

Personal information shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose and comply with legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements. Information that is no longer needed shall be securely disposed of.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

Users have the right to:

Be informed about how their personal information is collected and used;
Access their personal information;
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
Request deletion or restriction of processing, subject to applicable laws and University policies; and
Withdraw consent, where applicable.

7. Consent

By accessing and using PSU Aral Hub, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the collection, processing, and use of their personal information for legitimate educational, extension, and administrative purposes.

8. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

PSU Aral Hub
Pangasinan State University – Asingan Campus
Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines