Privacy Policy

June 3, 2024


The Museo del Galeón Inc. (MDGI) is committed to protecting your personal information and acknowledges its obligation to ensure that the data privacy rights of all employees, donors, beneficiaries, customers, vendors, partners, members, and others will be upheld and respected in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and the issuances of the National Privacy Commission. All personal information collected from our employees, donors, beneficiaries, customers, vendors, partners, and members shall be fairly and lawfully stored and processed in adherence to the general principles of transparency, legitimate purpose and proportionality.

MDGI understands that such personal information is valuable and propriety, and any unauthorized use or disclosure of such personal information could cause irreparable harm. This Privacy Policy outlines the information collection practices utilized by MDGI, specifically on how the personal information you provided us is used, stored, shared, and protected.

  1. Personal Data Collected 
  1. Personal Information 
  • Name, email, phone number, mailing address 
  • Payment information (for transactions) 
  • Voluntarily provided information (forms, surveys) 
  1. Non-Personal Information 
  • Browser type, operating system, IP address, general location “regional” 
  • Website pages visited, time/date of visits, referring websites 
  1. Purpose Of Collection 

The personal information is collected by MDGI for the purpose of documentation, monitoring our website usage, and further developing and improving our services, as well as to build a community with our patrons and users by promoting interaction through comments, questions, and requests, provided it is conducted in a manner that is equitable, and respects the data privacy rights of our patrons and users. To this end, we will reach out to you to inform you of future events, promotions, campaigns, and news, among other things. 

  1. Personal Data Storage and Processing 

MDGI shall ensure that personal information is protected from unlawful disclosure, alteration, or any unlawful processing by adopting proper security measures in the collection, storage and processing of the information. The personal data disclosed to us by our patrons and users shall only be processed by our authorized staff and agents, and only for specific and legitimate purposes. 

The confidentiality and security of your information is important to us. All information captured by MDGI is always stored securely and will not be provided to any unauthorized third parties. We also put in effect safeguards such as keeping your information using a secured server behind a firewall, encryption, and security controls, and using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to establish an encryption link between a web server and a browser ensuring your information remains private and integral. 

  1. Personal Data Retention 

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act, all personal information shall also be retained only for as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which the data was obtained or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, or for legitimate business purposes, or as provided by law. 

  1. Rights Of Patrons and Users 

Our patrons and users, as the Data Subjects, shall have the right to obtain a copy of their personal information, and may request the deletion, portability, correction, or revision of any personal information they may have provided us. 

  1. Cookies 

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality. 

  1. Third-Party Links 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Review their privacy policies before use. 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

This policy is reviewed regularly and may be revised from time to time, as we alter the way we use your information, new features are added to the site, or the legislation changes. Please check the policy periodically for updates and additions. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. 

  1. Contact Us 

For questions, concerns, or if you wish to have access to your personal information in our records; or you think that such information we have of you is incomplete, not up-to-date, or otherwise inaccurate, you may get in touch with our data privacy officer through the following: 

Office address: 
First Maritime Place Building 
Museo del Galeón, 4th Floor, 7458 Bagtikan St.,  
San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203 Philippines 

Website: www.museodelgaleon.org 
Email address: discover@museodelgaleon.org 

Phone Number: 
+632 77981111 
+632 88981111 
Local Number: 1477

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy. 

Thank you for visiting Museo del Galeón (MDGI) website. We hope to see you at our museo soon!

Museo del Galeón @ 2024. All rights reserved.

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