Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 3, 2026

The Schools Division of Dinagat Islands Senior High School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://gis.depeddinagatislandsseniorhs.com/ (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or use our Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When voluntarily submitted by users, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • School affiliation
  • Submitted forms or inquiries
  • Uploaded documents or learning materials interaction

Providing personal information is voluntary, but some services may not function properly without it.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, certain information may automatically be collected:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website

This information helps improve Website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide educational resources and services
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Manage learning materials and school information systems
  • Improve Website functionality and performance
  • Ensure Website security
  • Comply with legal or government requirements

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve navigation experience
  • Analyze Website traffic

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information.

Information may only be shared:

  • With authorized school personnel or administrators
  • When required by law or government regulation
  • To protect users, students, staff, or the integrity of the system

5. Data Protection and Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill educational and administrative purposes
  • Maintain school records
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

7. Children's Privacy

This Website may be accessed by students. We handle student information in accordance with applicable Philippine laws and Department of Education policies. Personal data collection is limited to what is necessary for educational purposes.

8. Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services such as:

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics tools
  • Embedded educational platforms

These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Users may request to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of data when applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

10. Compliance with Philippine Laws

This Website complies with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and related regulations issued by the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

For privacy concerns or questions, please contact:

GIS Dinagat Islands
Website: https://gis.depeddinagatislandsseniorhs.com/
Email: psutana@gis-dinagat.ph
Address: Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Philippines

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.