Privacy Policy

Agusan Processors Agriculture Cooperative (APACO)  ยท  Last updated: April 2026

APACO ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our distributor applicants and partners. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

When you register as an APACO distributor, we collect the following personal information:

  • Identity data: Full name (first and last name)
  • Contact data: Email address, phone number, WhatsApp number
  • Business data: Business name, type, address, city, and province
  • Experience data: Your description of business experience
  • Account data: Email address and encrypted password for login
  • Preferences: Whether you opted in to receive product and offer updates

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To evaluate and process your distributor application
  • To create and manage your distributor account and dashboard access
  • To communicate with you about your application status, orders, and account
  • To send product updates and special offers, if you opted in
  • To comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your consent given at registration and our legitimate interest in operating our cooperative's distributor network, consistent with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012).

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database platform with industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit. Access is restricted to authorized APACO administrators only. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as you have an active distributor account, or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to access, correct, object to, request erasure or blocking of, and receive a portable copy of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at Agusan.apaco24@gmail.com.

7. Cookies

Our website uses session cookies to maintain your login state. These are essential cookies required for the distributor portal to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact Us

  • Organization: Agusan Processors Agriculture Cooperative (APACO)
  • Email: Agusan.apaco24@gmail.com
  • Phone: 0995-986-9851
  • Address: Caraga Region, Butuan City, Philippines