Effective Date: 16 September 2026
LIGHT Christian Academy ("LIGHT”, “School," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 ("DPA"), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable issuances of the National Privacy Commission ("NPC").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and otherwise process personal information obtained through this website and through forms made available for download from this website.
1. WHO WE ARE
LIGHT is located at:
Address:87 J. Teodoro St., West Grace Park, Caloocan City
Telephone: 0284297172
Email: admin@lightchristianacademy.com.
For privacy-related concerns, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Email: lightchristianacademy.dpo@gmail.com
Telephone: 0284297172
Address: 87 J. Teodoro St., West Grace Park, Caloocan City
2. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The School may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you download, accomplish, and submit a School form.
Depending on the particular form and the purpose for which it is used, this may include:
We will only request information that is adequate, relevant, and necessary for the stated purpose.
Where a particular form requires sensitive personal information, such as health, medical, disability, or similar information, the School will process such information only when permitted under the DPA and other applicable laws and will apply appropriate safeguards.
3. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
The School's website does not require you to create an online account or submit personal information through an online web form.
The website may make certain School forms available for download.
If you choose to accomplish one of these forms, you may be instructed to submit the completed form and any required supporting documents through the School's designated email address: admin@lightchristian-academy.com
Personal information contained in the submitted form and attachments will be received by authorized School personnel and processed only for the applicable School purpose.
4. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
The School may process personal information submitted through its website and email channels for legitimate and specified purposes, including, as applicable:
We will not use personal information for purposes incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.
5. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
The School processes personal information only when permitted under the DPA and other applicable laws.
Depending on the particular processing activity, the lawful basis may include:
The School does not rely on consent where another lawful basis under the DPA is applicable and sufficient.
Where consent is the appropriate lawful basis, it may be withdrawn subject to applicable legal limitations and consequences.
6. WHO MAY RECEIVE OR ACCESS YOUR INFORMATION
Access to personal information is limited to authorized School personnel who need the information to perform their assigned functions.
Depending on the particular transaction, personal information may also be disclosed to or accessed by:
The School does not sell personal information.
Where third parties process personal information on behalf of the School, the School shall implement appropriate contractual, organizational, physical, and technical safeguards consistent with applicable privacy requirements.
7. EMAIL SUBMISSION OF FORMS
If you submit a completed School form by email, the information contained in the email and its attachments may be received, stored, reviewed, and processed by authorized School personnel.
You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to provide any personal information relating to another person.
For your protection, please do not include unnecessary personal information in an email or attachment.
Where practicable, the School may provide instructions regarding the appropriate email subject, file format, password protection, or other security measures for submitted documents.
8. RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The School retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, maintain appropriate School records, resolve disputes, establish or defend legal claims, or for other legitimate purposes permitted by law.
Different types of records may therefore have different retention periods.
After the applicable retention period, personal information shall be securely disposed of, deleted, anonymized, or otherwise rendered inaccessible or unusable, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
9. SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The School implements reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, destruction, or other unlawful processing.
These measures may include, as appropriate:
No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Nevertheless, the School continuously reviews and improves its safeguards as appropriate.
10. DATA QUALITY
The School takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal information processed for its stated purposes is accurate, relevant, and up to date where necessary.
If you discover that information you have provided to the School is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request its correction by contacting the School through the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.
11. YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT
Subject to the conditions and limitations provided by the DPA and other applicable laws, you have rights as a data subject, including the right to:
The exercise of these rights is subject to applicable legal limitations and may require verification of your identity or authority.
For requests concerning your personal information, please contact:
The Data Protection Officer of LIGHT Christian Academy
Email: lightchristianacademy.dpo@gmail.com
Telephone: 0284297172
Address: 87 J. Teodoro St., West Grace Park, Caloocan City
12. INFORMATION RELATING TO MINORS
Because the School may process information relating to students who are minors, additional care shall be exercised in handling their personal information.
Where required by law or applicable School procedures, the School may obtain consent or appropriate authorization from a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized representative.
The School shall process information relating to minors only for specified and legitimate School purposes and shall implement appropriate safeguards proportionate to the risks involved.
Parents, legal guardians, and authorized representatives may contact the School's DPO regarding privacy concerns involving a minor, subject to applicable verification and legal requirements.
13. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY LAW
The School may disclose personal information where disclosure is required or authorized by applicable law, regulation, lawful order, or governmental authority.
Where legally permitted and appropriate, the School shall take reasonable steps to ensure that any disclosure is limited to the information necessary for the applicable purpose.
14. COOKIES AND WEBSITE USAGE
The School's website may use basic technical mechanisms, including cookies or similar technologies, where necessary for website functionality, security, or basic website administration.
The School may use limited website analytics to understand general website usage and improve the website. Where analytics technologies collect personal information, the School shall process such information in accordance with the DPA and applicable privacy requirements.
15. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
The School's website may inadvertently contain links to websites operated by third parties.
This Privacy Policy applies to the School's own website and processing activities. Third-party websites may have their own privacy policies and practices.
We encourage users to review the privacy notices of third-party websites before providing personal information to them.
16. PERSONAL DATA BREACHES
The School maintains procedures for responding to suspected and confirmed personal data breaches.
Where a personal data breach is subject to mandatory notification under the DPA, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable NPC issuances, the School shall undertake the required assessment, containment, documentation, and notification processes within the applicable regulatory periods.
The School shall also take reasonable steps to mitigate the effects of a personal data breach and prevent recurrence.
17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The School may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its processing activities, applicable laws, regulations, NPC issuances, or School policies.
The updated version shall be posted on this website together with its effective or updated date.
18. QUESTIONS, REQUESTS, AND PRIVACY COMPLAINTS
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding the processing of your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
The Data Protection Officer of LIGHT Christian Academy
Email: lightchristianacademy.dpo@gmail.com
Telephone: 0284297172
Address: 87 J. Teodoro St., West Grace Park, Caloocan City
Please include sufficient information to allow us to understand and respond to your concern. We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing a privacy request.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By submitting a completed School form or otherwise providing personal information to the School, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the processing described in this Privacy Policy and in any applicable privacy notice or form.
Where consent is the applicable lawful basis, the School shall obtain consent in accordance with applicable requirements.
LIGHT Christian Academy is committed to processing personal information in accordance with the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Effective Date: 16 September 2026
LIGHT Christian Academy
87 J Teodoro Street, Grace Park West, Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines