PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 19th, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Excelerate (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”) of Singapore.

2. Data Collection

We may collect personal data from you in the following ways:

  • When you provide information directly to us (e.g., filling out membership applications, registering for events, subscribing to newsletters).
  • Through automated technologies such as cookies when you use our website.
  • From third parties such as partners or public sources.

The types of personal data we collect may include, but are not limited to:

  • Name
  • Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Employment details (e.g., job title, company name)
  • Payment information
  • Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited)



3. Use of Personal Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process membership applications and manage member accounts.
  • To communicate with you regarding association activities, events, and updates.
  • To process payments and donations.
  • To improve our website and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations.



4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.
  • Government authorities or law enforcement agencies when required by law.
  • Other members of the association for networking purposes, with your consent.



5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Retention of Personal Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent to the use of your personal data.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [excelerate.sg@gmail.com].

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

EXCELERATE
24 Cairnhill Road Singapore 229654
excelerate.sg@gmail.com