Privacy Policy
We believe in being honest about how we handle your information. This page explains what we collect, why, and how we keep it safe.
Last updated: April 2025
Who We Are
Worthy Steps Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Antipolo, Philippines. We provide therapy, developmental support, and educational resources for children and families. This website, worthysteps.com, is our primary online presence.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at info@worthysteps.com.
What Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Automatically, through Google Analytics. When you visit our website, Google Analytics collects standard usage data: things like which pages you visited, how long you stayed, what device and browser you used, and your approximate location (country/city level). This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.
- Directly, when you choose to give it. If you sign up for our newsletter or updates in the future, we will ask for your name and email address. We will never collect more than we need.
We do not collect payment information directly. Donations are processed through trusted third-party platforms (such as GCash or bank transfer) which have their own privacy practices.
How We Use Your Information
- Website analytics data is used to understand how people use our site so we can improve it. For example, if we see that a page is hard to find, we can reorganize our navigation.
- Email and name (when provided) will be used to send you updates, newsletters, event announcements, or news about our programs. You can unsubscribe at any time; every email we send will include an unsubscribe link.
We will never use your information for advertising, sell it to anyone, or share it with third parties outside of what is described here.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device, to help Google Analytics track usage patterns. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
The cookies used by Google Analytics typically include:
- _ga: distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _ga_<ID>: maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
We also store a small cookie in your browser to remember that you have accepted this cookie notice, so we do not show it to you every time you visit.
You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google may process data on servers outside the Philippines. You can learn more about how Google handles data at policies.google.com/privacy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Other than Google Analytics, we do not use any third-party tracking, advertising, or data-sharing services.
Data Protection
We take reasonable steps to protect your information:
- Our website is served over HTTPS, meaning data between your browser and our site is encrypted.
- We do not store email addresses or personal data on our own servers at this time. When email collection is introduced, we will use a reputable email service provider with strong data protection standards.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties, ever.
As a foundation based in the Philippines, we are committed to complying with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the guidelines of the National Privacy Commission.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: ask us what personal data we hold about you
- Correction: ask us to update or correct your information
- Deletion: ask us to delete your personal data
- Unsubscribe: opt out of any email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, simply email us at info@worthysteps.com. We will respond within 15 business days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for parents, caregivers, and the general public. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our services grow or as legal requirements change. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, please reach out:
- Email: info@worthysteps.com
- Organization: Worthy Steps Foundation
- Location: Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines