Last updated: September 23, 2026
LifestyleBucket ("I", "me", "my") is an independent review site covering places, gear and eats, operated by Rey Belen in the Philippines. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit lifestylebucket.com, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out the contact form on this site, I collect your name, email address, and mobile number, along with the contents of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, LifestyleBucket collects certain data automatically when you visit, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (where you came from)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools (see below) and is used in aggregate to understand how readers use the site.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. LifestyleBucket uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics — Google Analytics uses cookies to track site usage so I can understand what content is most helpful to readers.
- Advertising — Google AdSense may place cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history.
- Security — Cloudflare Turnstile (used in the contact form) places a cookie to verify that you are a human, not a bot.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect how certain parts of the site function.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analytics
- Google AdSense — contextual advertising
- Cloudflare Turnstile — spam and bot protection for the contact form
- WordPress.com / Jetpack — site statistics (if enabled)
- Email newsletter platform — for subscribers who sign up voluntarily
Affiliate links on this site may redirect through third-party tracking systems (e.g., Klook, Booking.com, Amazon) which have their own privacy policies.
How I Use Your Information
- To respond to contact form submissions
- To improve the content and user experience of the site
- To send newsletters to subscribers (only if you have opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are stored in WordPress and retained for a reasonable period to allow me to respond to follow-up inquiries. You may request deletion of your submission at any time.
Newsletter subscribers' email addresses are retained until they unsubscribe. Each newsletter includes an unsubscribe link.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly.
Children's Privacy
LifestyleBucket is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the contact page.