Athena Academy – Privacy Policy
Our website address is: https://athenaacademymanila.com
Athena Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our programs, services, and affiliated café..
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:
- Data provided in the comment form (name, email, message)
- IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile image. View their policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience (valid for 1 year)
- Login Cookies: Store login details (2 days; up to 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
- Display Preferences: Save screen settings (1 year)
- Temporary Cookies: Check browser compatibility (deleted after session)
- Post Editing Cookies: Store article ID (expires in 1 day)
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
Embedded content from other websites
Our website may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). These third-party sites may:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
This applies especially if you are logged into those external platforms.
Who we share your data with
We use your data to:
- Provide and manage our programs (music, sports, wellness, safety, survival training)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Manage user accounts and comments
- Support customer service inquiries
- Prevent spam and enhance security
Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
However, we may share data with:
- Spam detection services
- Technical service providers (hosting, analytics)
- Email systems (e.g., password reset includes IP address)
How long we retain your data
Comments: Stored indefinitely for moderation and follow-ups. User Profiles: Retained while the account is active. Administrative Data: Kept as required for legal or security purposes
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request a copy of your data
- Update or correct your information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
To exercise your rights, contact us via our website.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online platform is completely secure.
7. Third-Party Services
Our services (including café integrations, bookings, or embedded tools) may involve third-party platforms. Their privacy policies apply independently.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact us through our website:
https://athenaacademymanila.com
Athena Academy is committed to providing a safe, secure, and enriching environment—both online and across all our programs and services.