Summary: Archonix Movement collects only the information necessary to process your donation and keep you informed about our mission. We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your information for advertising. This policy explains what we collect, why, and how you can exercise your rights.
Section 01
Who We Are
Archonix Movement (“Archonix”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the crowdfunding donation platform accessible at give.archonix.ph. Our mission is to support Filipino startup founders by providing pro bono business development guidance and mentorship.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit our website, create an account, or make a donation. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
For questions about this policy or about how your data is handled, please contact us at the details provided in Section 13.
Section 02
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration: Your name, email address, and password when you create an account on our platform.
- Donation processing: Your name, email address, billing address, and payment information (processed securely through our payment gateway — we do not store your full card number).
- Contact forms: Any information you voluntarily submit through our Contact Us page, including your name, email, and message.
- Communications: Records of correspondence if you contact us by email or through the site.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
- Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 6.
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government ID numbers, race, religion, or health data.
- We do not collect full payment card numbers — all payment transactions are handled by our third-party payment processor.
Section 03
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Process Donations | To facilitate your donation, issue confirmation emails, and maintain accurate financial records. |
| Account Management | To create and manage your donor account, including your donation history and rewards dashboard. |
| Rewards Distribution | To calculate and communicate your donor rewards stake and any reward distributions. |
| Communications | To send you donation receipts, rewards notifications, campaign updates, and responses to your inquiries. |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations, including tax and financial reporting requirements. |
| Platform Improvement | To analyze site usage, troubleshoot issues, and improve the functionality and user experience of our platform. |
| Security | To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities. |
We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purposes listed above without first obtaining your consent.
Section 04
Legal Basis for Processing
Our platform operates under Philippine law, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose, such as receiving campaign updates or marketing communications.
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you when you make a donation or create an account.
- Legal obligation: We are required to process certain data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate interests: We process certain data for our legitimate interests, such as fraud prevention and platform security, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Section 05
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, and sending emails. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us. This includes our payment gateway provider and our email service provider.
- WooCommerce / WordPress: Our platform is built on WordPress with WooCommerce. Donation and account data is stored on our secure server. WooCommerce’s own privacy practices apply to their software.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, or investigate fraud.
- Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We will never sell your data. Your personal information is used solely to operate our platform and fulfill our mission of supporting Filipino startup founders.
Section 06
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your experience and ensure the platform functions correctly. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality, such as maintaining your login session and processing your donation. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (such as language or region settings) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the ability to complete a donation.
Section 07
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Donation and transaction records are retained for a minimum of 10 years in accordance with Philippine tax and financial regulations.
- Account information is retained for as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion of your account at any time (see Section 8).
- Communication records (e.g., contact form submissions, support emails) are retained for up to 3 years from the date of last contact.
- Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form and does not identify individual users.
When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Section 08
Your Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to be informed: You have the right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used — which is the purpose of this Privacy Policy.
- Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records (e.g., donation and financial records).
- Right to object: You may object to our processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing or profiling.
- Right to data portability: You may request that we provide your personal data to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe your data rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.
You may also update or correct your account information at any time by logging in to your account at give.archonix.ph/my-account.
Section 09
Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration:
- Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server.
- Payment information is processed through a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. We do not store full credit or debit card numbers on our servers.
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, on a need-to-know basis.
- Our platform is regularly updated to address security vulnerabilities.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the National Privacy Commission as required by law.
Section 10
Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
Donors must be of legal age to enter into a financial transaction under Philippine law.
Section 11
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including archonix.ph and external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to give.archonix.ph. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Section 12
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.
- Post the revised policy at give.archonix.ph/privacy-policy.
- Notify registered users via email if the changes are material.
Your continued use of our platform after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Section 13
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us through any of the following:
- Website: give.archonix.ph/contact-us
- Email: contact@archonix.ph
- Organization: Archonix Movement, Cavite, Philippines
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 13, 2026.