WordCamp Philippines 2026 (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, register for events, submit forms, or otherwise interact with WordCamp Philippines 2026.
WordCamp Philippines is an official WordPress community event organized by volunteers and supported by the WordPress Open Source Project.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website or event, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- WordPress.org username (if applicable)
- Company or organization
- Job title
- Billing information (processed securely through our payment providers)
- Event registration details
- Dietary or accessibility requirements (optional)
- Contact information submitted through forms
- IP address and browser information
- Website usage statistics collected through cookies and analytics tools
Providing certain personal information may be necessary to register for the event or access specific services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process event registrations and ticket purchases
- Send confirmation emails and important event updates
- Manage Contributor Day registration
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Improve the website and attendee experience
- Administer volunteer, speaker, sponsor, and organizer activities
- Comply with legal and financial obligations
- Promote future WordPress community events if you have consented to receive communications
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Photography and Media
By attending WordCamp Philippines 2026, you acknowledge that photographs, videos, and recordings may be taken during the event.
These materials may be used by WordCamp Philippines, the WordPress Open Source Project, sponsors, media partners, and community organizers for:
- Event promotion
- Community news
- Social media
- Future WordCamp marketing
- Documentation of community activities
If you have concerns about appearing in photographs or videos, please contact the organizing team before or during the event, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only when necessary with:
- WordPress Community Support and official WordCamp organizers
- Event volunteers and organizers who require the information to perform their duties
- Payment processors
- Email and communication service providers
- Trusted service providers supporting the event
- Government authorities when required by law
All third parties are expected to handle your information securely and only for the purposes described in this policy.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Operate and administer WordCamp Philippines
- Maintain community records
- Fulfill legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- Respond to Code of Conduct concerns if necessary
Financial documents and reimbursement records may be retained for the period required by accounting and legal regulations.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact the organizing team using the contact information below.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Keep the website functioning properly
- Remember user preferences
- Measure website traffic and usage
- Improve the overall user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include links or integrations with third-party services such as:
- WordPress.org
- CampTix
- Stripe or PayPal (where applicable)
- Google Maps
- Google Forms
- Social media platforms
These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
WordCamp Philippines 2026 is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact the WordCamp Philippines 2026 organizing team through the website’s contact form or email:
Email: philippines@wordcamp.org
For matters related to the WordPress Open Source Project or WordCamp Central, you may also visit WordCamp.org or WordPress.org.