Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 2026 Last Updated: June 2026 Website: ryeolabs.org Controller / Owner: Christine Julliane Laure Reyes ("Anne Ryeo"), trading as RYEO LABS
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Christine Julliane Laure Reyes, also known as Anne Ryeo, founder of RYEO LABS, a personal invention and freelance practice based in the Philippines.
When this policy refers to "we," "us," "our," or "RYEO LABS," it refers to Christine Julliane Laure Reyes as the sole operator and data controller of this website.
You can contact us at: Email: anne@ryeolabs.org / reyes.christinejulliane@gmail.com Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you actively provide it to us or when it is collected automatically through your use of the site.
2.1 Data You Provide
Contact form (/freelance/contact):
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Subject line and message content
Join the Team form (main site):
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Description of how you wish to help
Newsletter / notification sign-up (notification bar):
- Email address
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
Website analytics: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to measure site traffic. Cloudflare Web Analytics is privacy-respecting by design — it does not use cookies, does not collect personally identifiable information, and does not track individual users across sites. Data collected includes: page views, referrer source, approximate geolocation (country level only), and device type.
Server logs: Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and request logs as part of its CDN and security service. This is standard infrastructure logging and is governed by Cloudflare's own Privacy Policy (cloudflare.com/privacypolicy).
We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any third-party advertising trackers.
3. How We Use Your Data
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | NPC Lawful Criterion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | To respond to your inquiry or project request | Legitimate interest / Contract performance | Consent / Contract |
| Join the Team submissions | To evaluate and follow up on collaboration interest | Legitimate interest | Consent |
| Email (notification sign-up) | To send updates when new content or opportunities are announced | Consent | Consent |
| Analytics data | To understand how the site is used and improve it | Legitimate interest | Legitimate interest |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Data Retention
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from receipt, then deleted |
| Join the Team submissions | 6 months from receipt, or until the collaboration is resolved |
| Email (notification sign-up) | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
| Analytics data (Cloudflare) | 6 months, managed by Cloudflare |
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate this website. Each has its own privacy policy.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Sanity.io | Content management | sanity.io/legal/privacy |
| Cloudflare | Hosting, CDN, analytics, security | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| Resend | Email delivery for form submissions | resend.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Google (Docs API) | Live CV sync on /freelance/cv | policies.google.com/privacy |
We do not share your personal data with these providers beyond what is necessary to operate the service.
6. Cookies
This website does not use tracking or advertising cookies.
We may use a minimal functional cookie to remember your selected language preference. This cookie:
- Does not track your browsing behavior
- Does not contain personally identifiable information
- Expires after 1 year or when you clear your browser cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to use the site.
7. Your Rights Under Philippine Law (Data Privacy Act of 2012)
Under Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012, as administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC), you have the following rights:
- Right to be informed — You have the right to know how your data is collected, used, and stored.
- Right to access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction — You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure — You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to lawful retention obligations.
- Right to object — You can object to certain processing activities, particularly where the legal basis is legitimate interest.
- Right to data portability — Where technically feasible, you can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to lodge a complaint — You may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission at privacy.gov.ph.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR (for Users in the European Economic Area)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you are also protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and have the same rights described above, plus:
- Right to restrict processing — You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to withdraw consent — Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: anne@ryeolabs.org / reyes.christinejulliane@gmail.com
We will respond to all requests within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend this by up to 60 additional days, with notice to you.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit (enforced by Cloudflare)
- Access to form submission data is restricted to the site owner only
- Sanity project access is controlled via role-based permissions
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
This website is operated from the Philippines. If you access it from outside the Philippines, your data may be transferred to and processed in the Philippines or by our third-party service providers in other countries (including the United States, where Cloudflare and Sanity are based).
Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection laws.
12. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to external websites (social profiles, client sites, third-party tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:
Christine Julliane Laure Reyes (Anne Ryeo) RYEO LABS Email: anne@ryeolabs.org / reyes.christinejulliane@gmail.com Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
For complaints regarding data processing under Philippine law, you may also contact the National Privacy Commission: Website: privacy.gov.ph Address: 3F Core G, GSIS Headquarters, Financial Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 1308 Metro Manila