This Privacy Policy explains how Blue Vibes ("we," "our," or "the Center"), operating through bluevibes.site, collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. This policy applies to all visitors to our website and to individuals who submit inquiries or engage with our digital academic platform.
1. Identity and Contact Details of the Personal Information Controller
Blue Vibes is the personal information controller responsible for the personal data collected through this website. We are located at 38-A, 38a Paz St, Malabon, 1470 Metro Manila, Philippines. You may contact us regarding data privacy matters by email at [email protected] or by telephone at +63 2 3448 3025. All data privacy inquiries are handled directly by the Center's designated data privacy point of contact.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all personal data collected by Blue Vibes through the bluevibes.site website, including data submitted through inquiry forms, contact interactions, and website analytics. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our pages. Those third-party sites operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them independently.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. The categories of data we may collect include:
- Contact information including name (optional), email address, and any message content voluntarily submitted through our contact form.
- Technical data including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited, collected automatically through standard server logs and analytics tools.
- Cookie data as described in our separate Cookie Policy, including consent status and session identifiers.
- Inquiry content and any program-related information voluntarily shared in written correspondence.
We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the DPA, including data relating to health, religion, political affiliation, or government identification numbers, through this website.
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
Personal data collected through this website is processed for the following purposes, each supported by a recognized lawful basis under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:
- Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form, based on the legitimate interest of providing accurate and timely information about our programs and services.
- Improving website performance and user experience through aggregated analytics data, based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional and accessible platform.
- Complying with applicable legal obligations, including record retention requirements and regulatory reporting under Philippine law.
- Administering and operating the digital academic platform where applicable, based on the contractual necessity of delivering enrolled program services.
Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.
5. Data Retention Periods
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Philippine law. Contact form submissions are retained for a period sufficient to process and close the inquiry, generally not exceeding twelve months from the date of submission unless ongoing correspondence necessitates longer retention. Technical and analytics data may be retained in aggregated, anonymized form for longer periods for service improvement purposes. Upon expiration of the relevant retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties
Blue Vibes does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and platform, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We may also disclose personal data when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to protect the rights and safety of Blue Vibes, its staff, or the public.
7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process data outside the Philippines. Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient applies data protection standards consistent with those required under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, including through contractual safeguards. We do not transfer personal data to jurisdictions that do not provide adequate data protection without implementing appropriate legal mechanisms to protect your rights.
8. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission using HTTPS, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel, and regular review of security practices. However, no system of data transmission or storage can be completely secure. We encourage users to exercise caution when submitting personal information online.
9. Your Data Subject Rights Under Philippine Law
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Right to be informed about how your personal data is collected and processed.
- Right to access a copy of your personal data held by us.
- Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure or blocking of personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interest, where your rights override our legitimate interest.
- Right to data portability where technically feasible and applicable.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to analyze site usage. The types of cookies used and how you may control them are described in detail in our Cookie Policy, accessible at bluevibes.site/cookies.html. By continuing to use this website after being presented with our cookie consent notice, you acknowledge the use of cookies in accordance with that policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. Continued use of our website following the posting of an updated policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us Regarding Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact Blue Vibes at: Email: [email protected] | Telephone: +63 2 3448 3025 | Address: 38-A, 38a Paz St, Malabon, 1470 Metro Manila, Philippines. You also have the right to contact the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated. The NPC may be reached through its official website at www.privacy.gov.ph.