Privacy Policy

BloggyMary Group (BMG)

Effective Date: October 24, 2026
Last Updated: October 24, 2026

1. Welcome to BloggyMary Group

At BloggyMary Group (BMG), we believe that learning, building a career, and growing a business should happen in a safe and supportive environment.

We also believe that your personal information deserves the same care and respect.

This Privacy Policy explains how BloggyMary Group collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares your personal information when you visit our website, join our community, enroll in our mentorship programs, attend our training sessions, or communicate with our team.

We follow the principles of the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

By using our website, registering for our programs, or providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required by law, we will ask for it separately.

2. Who We Are

BloggyMary Group is an online learning and mentorship community that helps aspiring freelancers, virtual assistants, and remote workers build their skills, confidence, and careers.

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, BloggyMary Group is the organization responsible for the personal information collected through our website and programs.

• Website: https://bloggymarygroup.com
• Privacy and General Inquiries: support@bloggymarygroup.com

If you have questions about how we handle your personal information, you may contact us using the email address above.

3. What Personal Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with BloggyMary Group.

A. Information You Provide to Us

When you visit our website, register for a program, or participate in our community, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Contact number, when provided
• Location, such as your city or country
• Social media profile links, when provided
• Educational or professional background
• Freelancing skills, interests, and career goals
• Enrollment and registration details
• Answers to application forms, assessments, and feedback forms
• Information submitted through our mentorship onboarding process
• Signed agreements, acknowledgments, and consent forms
• Communications sent to our support team

We may also collect information you provide when applying for internships, certifications, mentorship opportunities, or other learning activities.

B. Payment and Transaction Information

When you purchase a program, digital product, training, or other service from us, we may collect:

• Transaction reference numbers
• Payment status
• Purchase history
• Enrollment details
• Billing information, when required

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Referral sources
• General website usage information

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and how we can improve their experience.

D. Information from Third-Party Platforms

When you participate in our programs, we may receive information through platforms used to deliver our services.

These may include:

• WordPress
• Google Forms
• Google Classroom
• Google Chat or other Google Workspace services
• ClickUp
• Email platforms
• Payment providers
• Online learning and communication tools

The information received depends on the platform, your participation, and the permissions you provide.

4. Why We Collect and Use Your Information

We collect and process personal information only for legitimate and specific purposes. These purposes may include:

A. Registration and Enrollment

To:

• Process your registration and enrollment.
• Verify your eligibility for our programs.
• Confirm your identity when reasonably necessary.
• Manage your student or mentee account.
• Provide access to training materials, classes, and learning resources.

B. Training and Mentorship

To:

• Deliver our training and mentorship programs.
• Manage Google Classroom and other learning platforms.
• Track attendance, participation, and progress.
• Conduct assessments and practical activities.
• Provide feedback, support, and guidance.
• Issue certificates when applicable.

C. Community Management

To:

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Enforce our House Rules & Agreement.
• Address complaints, disputes, and violations.
• Protect our community members, mentors, and training resources.

D. Customer Support

To:

• Respond to your questions and concerns.
• Resolve enrollment and access issues.
• Provide technical assistance.
• Communicate important program updates.

E. Payments and Business Administration

To:

• Verify transactions.
• Maintain enrollment and payment records.
• Process refunds or other transaction-related requests, when applicable.
• Comply with accounting, tax, and other legal obligations.

F. Website Improvement and Analytics

To:

• Understand how visitors use our website.
• Improve our content, website features, and learning experience.
• Identify technical issues.
• Measure the performance of our website and educational resources.

G. Marketing and Announcements

To:

• Send updates about our programs, events, resources, and services.
• Share educational content and relevant opportunities.
• Inform you about new products, trainings, and promotions.

Where required, we will obtain your consent before sending marketing communications.

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time. However, you may still receive important messages related to your enrollment, transactions, account, or participation in our programs.

5. Our Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, we process personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so.

Depending on the circumstances, our legal basis may include:

• Your consent.
• The performance of a contract or the steps necessary before entering into a contract.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• The protection of your life, health, or other vital interests, where applicable.
• Legitimate interests that do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Other lawful grounds permitted under applicable laws.

When processing requires your consent, you may withdraw that consent, subject to applicable legal requirements and the consequences of withdrawal.

Withdrawing consent does not automatically make previous lawful processing unlawful.

6. How We Share Your Personal Information

However, we may share information when necessary to operate our programs, provide services, or comply with applicable laws.

A. Service Providers

We may share relevant information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, manage our programs, process payments, communicate with our community, or deliver training.

These may include website hosting providers, payment processors, email services, learning platforms, and administrative tools.

They may process personal information on our behalf and are expected to protect it in accordance with applicable requirements.

B. Mentors, Trainers, and Authorized Team Members

Authorized members of our team, mentors, trainers, and administrators may access relevant information when necessary to:

• Manage your enrollment.
• Provide training and mentorship.
• Review assessments or activities.
• Address support requests.
• Maintain community safety.

Access should be limited to information necessary for their assigned responsibilities.

C. Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, including when necessary to:

• Comply with a lawful order or legal obligation.
• Respond to government or regulatory requests.
• Protect our legal rights.
• Investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity.
• Protect the safety and security of our community.

D. With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties when you have provided the required consent or authorization.

We do not disclose private student records, personal contact details, or confidential information to unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.

7. Confidentiality Within Our Community

BloggyMary Group is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

Our House Rules & Agreement requires members to respect the confidentiality of our community. This includes protecting:

• Private discussions within our groups.
• Personal information shared by fellow mentees.
• Training materials and recordings.
• Private communications between mentees, mentors, and administrators.
• Information shared during mentorship sessions and activities.

Members must not share, repost, distribute, or disclose confidential information without proper authorization.

However, please understand that online communities involve interactions between people. While we establish rules and take reasonable steps to protect confidentiality, we cannot guarantee that every member will comply with our policies.

If you believe that your personal information has been shared without authorization, please contact us immediately.

8. Training Recordings, Photos, and Testimonials

Our programs may include online classes, mentorship sessions, discussions, and other learning activities. These activities may involve recordings, screenshots, photographs, or other forms of documentation.

A. Training Recordings

We may record training sessions for legitimate educational purposes, such as:

• Providing access to mentees who cannot attend live sessions.
• Maintaining learning resources.
• Reviewing training activities.
• Improving our programs.

Where recording may capture your voice, image, name, or other identifiable information, we will provide appropriate notice.

We will take reasonable steps to limit access to recordings to authorized individuals and intended participants.

B. Testimonials and Success Stories

We may invite mentees to share their experiences, feedback, achievements, or success stories.

We may use testimonials for educational, community, or promotional purposes.

However, we will seek appropriate permission before using identifiable testimonials, photographs, screenshots, or personal success stories for public marketing when required.

You are not required to provide a testimonial to participate in our programs.

C. Publicly Shared Content

If you voluntarily publish content on a public platform, such as a public social media post, that content may be accessible to others.

We will not assume that your participation in a private mentorship program gives us permission to publish your private information publicly.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly and understand visitor activity.

We may use cookies for:

• Website functionality.
• Login and account management.
• Website performance.
• Analytics and traffic measurement.
• Improving the user experience.

Some cookies may be provided by third-party services.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Where required, we will obtain consent for non-essential cookies.

10. How We Protect Your Personal Information

We take reasonable organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

These measures may include:

• Limiting access to authorized personnel.
• Using password-protected systems.
• Applying appropriate access controls.
• Using secure platforms and communication channels.
• Maintaining confidentiality obligations.
• Reviewing our data handling practices.
• Taking reasonable steps to address security incidents.

We also expect our team members and service providers to handle personal information responsibly.

However, no website, online platform, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a personal data breach occurs, we will assess the incident and take appropriate action, including notifying affected individuals and the National Privacy Commission when required by law.

11. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may depend on the type of information and the reason it was collected. For example:

• Enrollment records may be retained to manage your participation and verify program completion.
• Payment and transaction records may be retained to comply with accounting and tax requirements.
• Training records may be retained to support learning activities and certificate verification.
• Support communications may be retained to resolve concerns and maintain appropriate business records.
• Marketing information may be retained until you withdraw your consent or opt out, where applicable.

When personal information is no longer necessary, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it.

12. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject, you have rights under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012. Depending on the circumstances, these include:

• Right to Be Informed. You have the right to know how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared.
• Right to Access. You may request access to personal information that we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification. You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Erasure or Blocking. You may request the deletion, blocking, or removal of your personal information when applicable under the law. Please understand that some information may need to be retained for legal, contractual, or legitimate business purposes.
• Right to Object. You may object to certain types of processing, including processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing, subject to applicable laws.
• Right to Data Portability. Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
• Right to File a Complaint. If you believe that your personal information has been mishandled, you may contact us or file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission, subject to applicable requirements.
• Right to Be Indemnified. You may be entitled to compensation for damages sustained due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, false, unlawfully obtained, or unauthorized use of your personal information, as provided by law.

13. International Data Transfers

BloggyMary Group may use service providers or online platforms that store or process personal information outside the Philippines. As a result, your information may be transferred to or accessed from other countries.

When this happens, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that your personal information continues to receive protection consistent with applicable data privacy requirements.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our programs and services are primarily intended for individuals who are legally able to enter into the relevant agreements.

If a participant is a minor, we will take appropriate steps to comply with applicable laws and obtain parental or legal guardian consent where required.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in a manner that violates applicable laws.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without the required authorization, please contact us.

15. Third-Party Websites and Platforms

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or platforms. These may include social media platforms, learning tools, payment providers, and other services.

When you access these platforms, their own privacy policies and terms may apply.

BloggyMary Group is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that we do not control. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, website, technology, business practices, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date on this page.

If a change materially affects how we process your personal information, we will provide appropriate notice or obtain consent when required.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

Your privacy matters to us. If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact:

For your protection, please do not include passwords, complete payment card details, or other unnecessary sensitive information in your email.

We will review your concern and respond as soon as reasonably possible.