We cover the technology industry, which means we know exactly how much personal data gets vacuumed up across the web every single day. We aren’t here to do that to you.
At REVU, our priority is giving you the best smartphone reviews, tech news, and industry analysis — not tracking your every move. However, keeping a digital publication running means we do collect a little bit of data. Here is the straightforward, journalistic breakdown of what we collect, why we need it, and how we protect it.
What information we collect
When you visit revu.com.ph, we pick up two types of information:
The automatic stuff (analytics and cookies)
Like almost every website on the internet, we use basic analytics tools to see how our site is performing. This includes:
- Your IP address and general location (city/country level, not your exact street).
- The type of device and browser you are using (e.g., if you are reading us on an iPhone Safari browser or a desktop Chrome).
- How you interact with the site (which articles you read, how long you stay, and whether you clicked a link to our YouTube channel).
The stuff you give us
We only get this if you explicitly hand it over. This includes your name and email, if you leave a comment on a review or contact us directly.
How we use cookies
Yes, we use cookies. They are small text files saved to your browser that help our site load faster and remember your preferences. Our caching setup relies on them to deliver articles quickly without layout shifts.
Cookies also help our analytics tools figure out which stories are popping off. If a deep dive into the latest midrange gaming phone gets massive traffic, cookies help us see that so we can write more of what you actually want to read. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though it might make some parts of the site load a bit differently.
What we do with your data
We use your information for three specific reasons:
- To make the site better: We look at aggregate data (big-picture numbers, not individual profiles) to see what content works and what doesn’t.
- To communicate with you: If you drop a comment, we need a way to reply.
- To keep the lights on: We display ads and use widgets like the Google News follow button. These third-party networks use data to serve relevant content.
The bottom line: We do not sell your personal information to third-party data brokers. Full stop.
Third-party services
We don’t build everything from scratch. We use trusted third-party partners to run REVU smoothly, including Google Analytics for traffic data and YouTube for our embedded video reviews. When you interact with a YouTube video on our site or click a link to an external brand, those platforms may collect their own data according to their respective privacy policies.
Your rights
You have control over your data. You can:
- Clear your browser cookies to reset your tracking status.
- Request that we delete any personal data you have directly provided to us, like comments.
Updates to this policy
The tech world moves incredibly fast, and privacy regulations do too. We will occasionally update this page to reflect changes in the law or how we run the site. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about how we handle your data, or just want to talk about the resale value of an old iPhone, our inbox is open.
Reach out to the editorial team at editorial[at]revu[dot]com[dot[ph].