Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Welcome to ViCARP BRIDGE (“Platform”), an online learning and innovation portal designed to provide access to training modules, technology showcases, and related resources.
By accessing or using this Platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use and Data Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may discontinue use of the Platform at any time.
1. Nature of the Platform
ViCARP BRIDGE is a restricted-access learning and innovation portal. Access to courses, materials, and platform features requires the creation of a registered user account.
2. Account Registration and Access
To use the Platform:
- Users must create an account through the official registration process.
- Required information includes (but may not be limited to):
- Complete Name
- Email address
- Affiliation
- Location
- Other relevant profile details
Key Principle:
Account creation is mandatory to access the Platform’s learning modules.
Failure to provide required information will result in inability to access the Platform.
3. Consent and Data Collection
By registering and creating an account, you:
- Explicitly and deliberately consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data
- Acknowledge that such data is necessary for:
- Account creation and authentication
- Platform access and functionality
- Learning progress tracking
- Communication and updates
This consent is in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).
4. Types of Data Collected
We may collect and process the following categories of data:
a. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Organization or affiliation
- Position or role (if applicable)
b. Account and Usage Data
- Login activity
- Course participation and progress
- Platform interactions
c. Technical and Analytics Data
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and session duration
This data may be collected through tools such as Google Analytics and similar tracking technologies.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is collected and processed for the following purposes:
- To provide access to the Platform and its features
- To manage user accounts
- To deliver learning content and track progress
- To improve platform performance and user experience
- To monitor traffic and usage patterns
- To send updates, announcements, and relevant communications
6. Email Communications and Mailing List
Upon registration:
- Your email address is automatically included in the Platform’s internal mailing list system.
- This enables:
- Personalized updates
- Course-related notifications
- Announcements related to ViCARP BRIDGE
Important:
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in emails.
- Unsubscribing from emails does not automatically delete your account, but will stop communications.
7. Use of Analytics and Tracking Technologies
The Platform uses tools such as Google Analytics to:
- Monitor website traffic
- Analyze user behavior
- Improve system performance
These tools may collect anonymized or aggregated data. Where applicable, data may be processed in accordance with third-party privacy policies.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
Data may only be shared:
- With authorized personnel managing the Platform
- With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email systems) strictly for operational purposes
- When required by law or government authorities
All third-party processing complies with applicable data protection standards.
9. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained:
- For as long as your account remains active
- Or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above
- Or as required by applicable laws and regulations
10. Your Rights Under Philippine Data Privacy Law
In accordance with RA 10173, you have the right to:
- Be informed about data collection and processing
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Object to processing (where applicable)
- Request deletion or blocking of data
- Withdraw consent (subject to system limitations)
Requests may be submitted through the contact details below.
11. Withdrawal of Consent and Account Termination
You may:
- Leave the Platform at any time by discontinuing use
- Request account deletion or data removal
However:
Withdrawal of consent may result in loss of access to the Platform and its services, as the data collected is essential for system functionality.
12. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate organizational, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
Despite these measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.
13. User Responsibilities
Users agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Maintain confidentiality of login credentials
- Use the Platform only for legitimate purposes
14. Limitation of Liability
ViCARP BRIDGE shall not be liable for:
- Temporary system downtime
- Data loss due to external factors beyond reasonable control
- Unauthorized access resulting from user negligence
15. Updates to This Policy
This Terms of Use and Data Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Users will be notified of significant changes through:
- Platform announcements
- Email notifications
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updates.
16. Contact Information
For inquiries, concerns, or requests related to data privacy:
Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Program (ViCARP), Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Ph
vicarpbridge[@]vsu.edu.ph
17. Final Statement of Consent
By creating an account and using the ViCARP BRIDGE Platform:
You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Terms of Use and Data Privacy Policy, and that your registration constitutes informed and voluntary consent to the collection and processing of your personal data.