FWDP Privacy & Governance

Effective Date: July 14, 2023
Last Updated: August 16, 2026

Filipino Web Development Peers (FWDP) is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and integrity of information entrusted to us by community members, clients, partners, startups, event participants, and stakeholders.
As a community-powered innovation and technology ecosystem, FWDP maintains policies governing privacy, information security, incident response, and data retention.

Introduction

FWDP respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect information obtained through:

  • FWDP website(s)
  • Community programs
  • Events and workshops
  • Discord servers
  • Hackathons
  • Startup programs
  • Business partnerships
  • Talent and employment initiatives
  • Client projects and engagements

Information We Collect

We may collect:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization name
  • Job title
  • Social media profiles
  • Professional information

Community & Event Data

  • Event registrations
  • Program applications
  • Workshop participation
  • Hackathon submissions
  • Membership information

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Device information
  • Website usage data
  • Analytics information

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Provide community services
  • Operate events and programs
  • Communicate opportunities
  • Facilitate partnerships
  • Support startup initiatives
  • Connect members with opportunities
  • Improve our services
  • Provide technical support
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

FWDP does not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with:

  • Authorized FWDP personnel
  • Event partners
  • Program sponsors
  • Technology providers
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of information where applicable
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Restriction of processing

Requests may be sent to:

[email protected]

Purpose

FWDP is committed to protecting:

  • Community information
  • Client information
  • Startup information
  • Project information
  • Partner information
  • Internal organizational data

from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.

Security Principles

FWDP follows these principles:

Confidentiality

Information is accessible only to authorized individuals.

Integrity

Information must remain accurate and complete.

Availability

Information must remain accessible to authorized users when needed.

Security Controls

FWDP implements reasonable security measures including:

Access Control

  • Role-based access
  • Least-privilege principles
  • Strong authentication
  • Multi-factor authentication where available

Data Protection

  • Secure cloud storage
  • Encryption where applicable
  • Restricted administrative access
  • Controlled sharing permissions

Device Security

  • Updated operating systems
  • Antivirus and malware protection
  • Secure password practices
  • Device lock requirements

Third-Party Services

FWDP may utilize trusted providers including:

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Discord
  • Zoom
  • Calendly
  • Event platforms
  • Cloud hosting providers

Third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate security practices.

Purpose

FWDP maintains procedures for responding to actual or suspected security incidents affecting organizational data.


What Constitutes a Data Breach

Examples include:

  • Unauthorized account access
  • Data leaks
  • Lost or stolen devices
  • Compromised credentials
  • Malware infections
  • Unauthorized disclosures

Incident Response Process

Step 1: Identification

The incident is reported and documented.

Step 2: Containment

FWDP will:

  • Restrict access
  • Disable compromised accounts
  • Isolate affected systems

Step 3: Assessment

FWDP will determine:

  • Scope of impact
  • Type of information affected
  • Number of affected individuals
  • Potential risks

Step 4: Remediation

FWDP will:

  • Correct vulnerabilities
  • Restore affected services
  • Strengthen controls

Step 5: Notification

Where required by law or appropriate under the circumstances, affected individuals and relevant authorities may be notified.


Reporting Security Incidents

Security concerns may be reported to:

[email protected]

Purpose

FWDP retains information only as long as necessary to support business, community, operational, legal, and contractual requirements.


Retention Schedule

Community Membership Records

Retention: Active membership + 2 years

Event Registration Records

Retention: 3 years

Hackathon & Program Applications

Retention: 3 years

Startup Program Records

Retention: 5 years

Job Applications

Retention: 2 years

Client Contracts

Retention: 7 years

Financial Records

Retention: 10 years

Marketing Contacts

Retention: Until:

  • Unsubscribed
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • No longer required

Disposal of Data

Upon expiration of retention periods, FWDP may:

  • Permanently delete data
  • Anonymize data
  • Archive records where required by law

Data disposal shall be conducted securely and responsibly.


Contact Information

FWDP is a community-powered innovation ecosystem that develops talent, delivers technology solutions, builds operational platforms, activates builder communities, launches startups, creates opportunities, and connects founders to funding, partnerships, and growth pathways.