Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 16, 2026 • Compliant with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)

1. Introduction & Scope

Vision Path Clarity (operating at https://visionpathclarity.info, referred to as "the Website", "we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy rights of all individuals in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, use our interactive self-audit tools, or contact our editorial desk.

2. Data We Collect

We adhere to the principle of data minimization and only process information necessary for legitimate educational purposes:

Voluntary Contact Information: When you submit a question or feedback via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, message subject, and inquiry content.
Local Interactive Tool Data: Selections made within the Daily Workspace Comfort Checklist, Lighting Setup Assistant, and Lamp Comparison tool are processed entirely within your local browser's memory and are never transmitted to our servers.
Technical & Analytical Logs: Non-personally identifiable technical information such as browser type, operating system, approximate geographic region (e.g. Metro Manila, Cebu), referring pages, and visit timestamps to analyze site performance and guide editorial research.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on legitimate interests and your voluntary consent for the following explicit purposes:

To respond to your direct inquiries and provide reader support.
To maintain website security, prevent spam, and ensure optimal technical rendering.
To compile aggregated, anonymous analytics regarding popular topics.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize essential cookies necessary for site navigation and consent preference storage. Non-essential analytical cookies are only loaded after you provide consent through our cookie management banner. You may review and modify your preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention & Security

Personal data submitted through inquiries is retained only as long as necessary to resolve your request (maximum 12 months), after which it is securely deleted. We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

6. Your Rights Under Philippine Law

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), you possess specific rights as a data subject:

Right to be Informed: To know how your personal data is collected and processed.
Right to Access: To request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: To correct inaccurate or outdated information.
Right to Erasure or Blocking: To request deletion of your personal data when no longer required for legitimate purposes.
Right to Damages: To be indemnified for damages incurred due to inaccurate or unauthorized processing.

7. Data Protection Officer & Contact

To exercise any of your data privacy rights, or to submit questions regarding our privacy practices, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Designated Data Protection Contact: [Data Protection Officer / Privacy Lead]

Entity: [Website Operator / Vision Path Clarity]

Email: [email protected]

Physical Address: [Metro Manila, Republic of the Philippines]