1. Introduction

Welcome to BUDI ("we," "our," "us"). We operate the website drinkbudi.com and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

—Name, email address, phone number, and shipping address when placing an order

—Payment information (processed securely by our payment partners — we do not store card details)

—Messages sent through our contact form or email

—Ambassador or partner application details

—Newsletter subscription email

Information collected automatically:

—IP address, browser type, and device information

—Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral URLs

—Cookie data and session identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

—To process and fulfill your orders

—To send order confirmations, tracking updates, and customer support responses

—To send marketing communications (with your consent; you may opt out at any time)

—To improve our website and product offerings

—To comply with legal obligations

—To prevent fraud and protect the security of our services

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

—Service providers — courier partners, payment processors, email platforms, and analytics tools

—Legal authorities — if required by Philippine law, court order, or government request

—Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third-party providers are contractually required to handle your data with appropriate security measures.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve site performance and user experience. Types of cookies we use:

—Essential cookies — required for the website to function (e.g., shopping cart)

—Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)

—Marketing cookies — to deliver relevant ads on external platforms (e.g., Meta Pixel)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some features may not function properly without them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by Philippine law. Order records are typically retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your account data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173), you have the right to:

—Access the personal data we hold about you

—Request correction of inaccurate information

—Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

—Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

—Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@drinkbudi.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Payment data is processed through PCI-DSS compliant partners. We do not store card numbers on our servers.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users via email and update the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer: