Last Updated: July 28, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Byte N’ Buzz (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website byte-n-buzz.com (the “Site”) or use our SEO services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) for visitors and clients located in the European Union/European Economic Area, as well as general international best practices for data protection. If you are located in a jurisdiction with its own data protection laws (e.g., the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012), those laws may also apply and, where relevant, offer you additional or complementary rights.
By accessing or using our Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Byte N’ Buzz Bacacay, Albay, Philippines Email: ivan@byte-n-buzz.com
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
3. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:
- Our website, byte-n-buzz.com
- Contact forms, inquiry forms, and quote requests
- Email and other direct communications
- The provision of our SEO services to clients
- Marketing and newsletter communications (where applicable)
4. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
4.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company/business name
- Website URL(s)
- Billing and payment information
- Content of messages sent via contact forms or email
- Any other information you voluntarily provide when engaging our SEO services
4.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
- Date and time of visit
- General geographic location (derived from IP address)
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)
4.3 Information from Third Parties
Where relevant to delivering our SEO services (e.g., analytics platforms, search console tools, or advertising platforms you grant us access to), we may receive data about your website’s performance and traffic. We do not use this data for purposes beyond delivering and reporting on our Services.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
Where the GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing and managing SEO services under a contract | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Responding to inquiries and quote requests | Performance of a contract / Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b)/(f)) |
| Sending marketing communications | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Website analytics and improvement | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Complying with legal and tax obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time (see Section 10).
6. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our SEO services
- Communicate with you regarding inquiries, proposals, contracts, and support
- Process payments and manage invoicing
- Analyze and improve our Site’s performance and user experience
- Send you marketing or promotional communications, where you have consented
- Comply with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security incidents
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers: hosting providers, email service providers, accounting/invoicing software, CRM tools, and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
- SEO tools and platforms: third-party SEO/analytics platforms (e.g., Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar) used to deliver and report on our Services.
- Payment processors: to process transactions securely.
- Legal and regulatory authorities: where required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, subject to confidentiality obligations.
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with applicable law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. These may include:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant advertising, where applicable.
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies via a cookie consent banner. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time; however, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
9. International Data Transfers
Byte N’ Buzz is based in the Philippines. If you are located in the European Union/EEA, your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Philippines or other countries outside the EEA that may not have data protection laws equivalent to the GDPR.
Where such transfers occur, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, which may include:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Ensuring third-party processors provide adequate data protection guarantees
- Obtaining your explicit consent, where required
10. Your Rights Under the GDPR
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing – request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability – request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint – file a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ivan@byte-n-buzz.com. We will respond to your request within one month, as required under the GDPR.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- For the duration of our contractual relationship with clients
- As required to comply with legal, tax, or accounting obligations
- To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Once retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize your personal data.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, restricted access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are intended for businesses and are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.
14. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Byte N’ Buzz Bacacay, Albay, Philippines Email: ivan@byte-n-buzz.com Website: byte-n-buzz.com