Privacy notice
Last updated 14 November 2026
This notice explains what Rising Islands, of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, does with the details you give us when you join the founding list. It follows the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).
What we collect
- Your name and email.
- How you're joining: founder, builder, supporter or organisation.
- Where you build, if you tell us.
- What you're building or working on, in your own words, if you tell us.
- When you agreed to this notice.
Why we use it
- To tell you when programs, events and the community open.
- To introduce you to founders, builders and partners whose work matches yours.
- To understand where builders are across the Visayas and Mindanao, so we know where to start.
Who sees it
Only the people who run Rising Islands. When we introduce you to someone, we share your name, role and what you're building with that person, for that introduction only. We never sell your details.
Your details are stored with the services that run this website: Vercel (hosting) and Railway (database).
How long we keep it
Until you ask us to delete it, or two years after you last heard from us, whichever comes first.
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete your details, or withdraw your consent, at any time. Email hello@risingislands.com and we'll reply within 15 days. You can also complain to the National Privacy Commission (privacy.gov.ph).