Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 29, 2024

Welcome to RAP Landscape Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website, raplandstudio.com (the “Website”), and avail of our services.

By accessing our Website or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal data when you fill out forms, subscribe to updates, or contact us:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Project-related details (e.g., property type, design preferences)

b. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on our site
  • Referring URLs

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide landscape architectural design and construction services.
  • Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, requests, or feedback.
  • Marketing: To send promotional materials, newsletters, and updates about our services (only with your explicit consent).
  • Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our offerings.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

  • Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to provide our services.
  • Consent: When you opt-in to receive marketing communications.
  • Legitimate Interests: For improving our services and website functionality.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, payment processors).
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

All third-party providers are obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
  • Regular software updates
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Employee training on data protection

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. International Data Transfers

As we are based in the Philippines, your data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with GDPR requirements.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our Website, and significant changes will be communicated to you directly where applicable.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

RAP Landscape Studio
Email: [email protected]
Address: Municipality of Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines

Thank you for trusting RAP Landscape Studio with your personal data.