PRIVACY AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Privacy Notice for Website Visitors

Welcome to the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) website.

The DAP is fully committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other applicable laws. This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect from visitors, why it is collected, and how it is processed and protected.

Important note: Other DAP-managed platforms (such as microsites or project-specific pages) may have their own privacy guidelines.


Use of Cookies

The DAP website uses cookies—small text files stored on the user’s device—to enhance users’ browsing experience. Cookies help with site functionality, session management, and analytics. Some cookies may be provided by third-party services integrated into the site.


Information We Collect

When you access the DAP website, certain technical information about your visit is automatically recorded, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Installed browser plug-ins
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Pages viewed or searched
  • Duration spent on specific pages
  • IP address
  • Operating system used
  • Pages viewed or searched
  • Interaction data (e.g., clicks, scrolling, hover actions)
  • Page load and response times
  • Time zone settings
  • Download errors
  • Referring sites or platforms

How data is collected:

  • Server Logs: Automatically capture technical details such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and page response times.
  • Cookies: Collect information related to browsing behavior, session details, preferences and user interaction.

The data collected generally does not personally identify individual users.


Purpose of Data Collection

The DAP collects this information primarily to:

  • Maintain the security and integrity of the website.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Analyze user behavior to improve site performance and functionality

Should DAP intend to use personal data for purposes beyond those stated above, users will be notified and asked to provide prior consent.


Data Handling and Retention

Information gathered through DAP-managed domains is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel or contracted service providers. Some data may be stored on secure servers managed by third-party providers supporting DAP platforms.

The DAP retains data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Notice.  We do not share or transfer user information to external parties unless required or permitted by law. 


Your Rights

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act, users have the right to access, correct, and object to the processing of their personal data.  For concerns, inquiries, or to exercise their rights, please contact the DAP Data Protection Office:


Email (General Inquiries): xxx@dap.edu.ph


Phone: xxx loc. XXXX


Address: DAP Bldg., San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City


Policy Updates

This Privacy Notice may be updated periodically. Revisions take effect immediately upon posting.  The DAP may also communicate significant  changes through other official channels.

Copyright Statement

All content published on this website—including documents, articles, photos, graphics, videos, and all other materials—is the intellectual property of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), unless otherwise stated. These materials may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, stored, displayed, transmitted, or modified in any form, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, without prior written permission from DAP. Reposting or sharing of DAP materials for purposes of content optimization, collaboration, or public information must be done with prior coordination with DAP. When reposting is permitted, users must:
  1. Include the link or URL of the original material from the DAP website or official social media pages;
  2. Retain all names, logos, trademarks, and watermarks that appear on the material; and
  3. Provide proper attribution to the authors, writers, photographers, creators, or to the Development Academy of the Philippines, as applicable.
DAP reserves the right to request the removal or takedown of any copyrighted material found on websites, online platforms, digital media, or print publications that have been used, reproduced, or altered without prior consent or approval from the Academy. These terms are governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, including relevant provisions on copyright and intellectual property.