Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 17, 2025
1. Introduction
Southern de Oro Philippines College, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, spccdo.edu.ph, to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and ensure the proper functioning of our online services. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your web browser. They are essential for a website’s basic functions, such as keeping you logged in as you navigate different pages.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings, which improves your experience on subsequent visits.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are fundamental for the website to operate correctly. They enable core functionalities such as secure logins, navigation, and access to private areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data on how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are popular, how users navigate the site, and if they encounter any errors. This information is crucial for us to continually improve our website’s performance and content. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region), providing a more personalized and convenient experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may use services from third-party providers, such as social media platforms or embedded videos (e.g., YouTube), which may set their own cookies. We have no direct control over these cookies. Their use is governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies.
4. Your Consent and Control
We are required by law, specifically the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) of the Philippines, to inform you about our use of cookies and, for certain types of cookies, obtain your consent.
- Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner will appear, providing you with the option to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: You have full control over cookies through your web browser settings. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies, please refer to the help section of your browser:
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Southern de Oro Philippines College, Inc.
Julio Pacana St. Licuan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, 9000
+639363351820