Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-09-01  |  Last Updated: 2026-09-01  |  Version: 1.0

1. Who We Are

PMU – Philippines Makeup University is a professional beauty education and skills training brand. We operate at [INSERT COMPLETE BUSINESS ADDRESS], Philippines. Our official website is pmu.info.

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: support@pmu.info

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide directly to us, including:

• Full name, preferred name, email address, and mobile number
• City, province, and country of residence
• Age range and current occupation
• Course preferences and beauty industry experience
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers — PMU does not store full card details)
• Photos and video content, where you provide explicit consent for publication
• Written testimonials and feedback, where you provide publication consent

We also collect technical data automatically through analytics tools, including: IP address, browser type and version, device type, pages visited, time on site, and referral source.

3. Why We Collect and Use Your Information

• To process and respond to your enrollment inquiry
• To confirm course reservations and manage enrollments
• To communicate with you about your training, schedule, and preparation
• To issue certificates of completion
• To maintain student attendance and assessment records
• To send you course updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve our website, programs, and student experience through analytics
• To comply with our legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Our processing is based on:

• Your explicit consent (for marketing communications and publication of photos or testimonials)
• Contractual necessity (for enrollment processing and student record management)
• Legitimate interests (for improving our programs and website security)

5. Data Sharing

PMU does not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Email delivery services (for transactional and marketing emails)
• SMS notification services
• Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
• Payment processing providers
• Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)
• Cloud storage and backup providers

All service providers are bound by data processing agreements and may only use your data for the specific purposes we have authorized.

6. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

Under RA 10173, you have the right to:

• Be informed — to know how your data is collected and used
• Access — to request a copy of your personal data held by PMU
• Correct — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Object — to object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes
• Erasure — to request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Portability — to receive your data in a commonly used format
• File a complaint — with the National Privacy Commission (privacy.gov.ph)

To exercise any of these rights, contact: support@pmu.info

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Inquiry records: [OWNER TO CONFIRM retention period, e.g., 2 years]
• Enrollment and student records: [OWNER TO CONFIRM, e.g., 5 years]
• Certificate records: [OWNER TO CONFIRM, e.g., indefinitely for verification purposes]
• Marketing consent records: Until you withdraw consent
• Analytics data: As per the retention settings of our analytics platform

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and marketing. You may manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under [OWNER TO CONFIRM: minimum age]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include secure data transmission (SSL), access controls, and regular security reviews.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related concerns or to exercise your rights:
Email: support@pmu.info
Address: PMU – Philippines Makeup University, 23 Kamagong Street, Monte Vista Subdivision, Marikina City, Philippines