Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

  1. Introduction

Your Privacy Matters

This Privacy Policy explains how Beá Style Curators (referred to as "we" or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information (called "Personal Data" in this policy) in accordance with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of 2012.

We are committed to respecting your privacy. You can generally visit our website without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. However, if you choose to provide us with any information, it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Using Our Services Means You Agree

By providing Personal Data to us, you agree to us collecting, using, and sharing it as described in this policy and our other terms.

Sharing Another Person's Information? Get Their Consent

If you share someone else's Personal Data (like your family members'), you confirm you have their permission to do so, and we can collect and use it as described in this policy.

What is "Personal Data"

"Personal Data" refers to any information that identifies you or can be used to identify you, whether provided by you or a third party.

Your Consent Matters

This Privacy Policy explains how we typically use your data. However, there may be situations where we are legally entitled to collect, use, or share your data without your consent. We will always strive to be transparent in such situations.

Updates to this Policy:

We may from time to time, amend, update or supplement this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our business practices, industry standards, or the law. We will keep you informed of any significant changes.

2. Personal Data

What is Personal Data?

  1. In this policy, "Personal Data" refers to any information that can be used to identify you. This aligns with the definition of "personal data" under the PDPA. It includes, but is not limited to, information like your name, contact details, and any other data we hold about you that could be used, alone or with other information, to identify you.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

(2) The information we collect depends on how you interact with us. We'll only collect what's necessary to provide our services. Here are some examples:

Contact Information: (a) Full Name, (g) Telephone Number, (h) Residential/Mailing and Email Address

Identification Information: (b) NRIC, FIN, Passport or Other Identification Number

Demographic Information: (c) Date of Birth, (d) Race/Ethnicity, (e) Religion

Biographical Information: (f) Photograph or Video Image

Professional Information: (i) Current Occupation, Employment History, Educational Background, Income Level, and Membership with any Professional or Trade Association

Financial Information: (j) Bank Account and Credit Card Information and Other General Financial Information

3. Collection of Personal Data

How We Collect Your Personal Data?

We collect your personal data in a variety of ways to provide you with our services and improve your experience. Here are some examples:

  • When you order or buy something from us.
  • When you submit a form or questionnaire.
  • During interactions with our staff, whether in person, by phone, email, or otherwise.
  • When you visit our website, create an account, make an online purchase, or use our online services.
  • When you request us to contact you.
  • When you respond to our requests for your information.
  • When you sign up for email or other mailing lists.
  • When you participate in our marketing events or promotions.
  • When you take part in our market research surveys.
  • When you apply for a job with us.
  • When we receive references about you from business partners or other third parties.
  • In any other instance where you provide us with your personal data.

4. Purpose of Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may collect, use and disclose your Personal Data for one or more of the following purposes (“Relevant Purposes”).  This section outlines those purposes and how they may differ depending on your relationship with [xxxx]:

  • Customers:
  1. To provide you with goods and services.
  2. To handle your inquiries, requests, and feedback.
  3. For marketing and promotional activities (with your separate consent).
  4. To determine if you qualify for discounts, rewards, and other benefits.
  5. To conduct market research and improve our offerings.
  • Job Seekers:
  1. To conduct interviews.
  2. To perform pre-employment checks (with references' consent).
  3. To assess your suitability for the applied position.
    • Employees:
  1. For staff orientation, entry processing, and training.
  2. To evaluate your performance and eligibility for promotions, adjustments, or benefits.
  3. To facilitate administrative processes related to your employment.
    • General Purposes:
  1. To allow you to access and use our website.
  2. For internal operations and compliance with company policies.
  3. To investigate, audit, or prevent crime and fraud.
  4. To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  5. For business asset transactions (mergers, acquisitions, etc.).
  6. Any other purpose we notify you about and obtain your consent for.
  7. Any purpose incidental to the above.
  • Marketing Purposes (Requires Your Consent):

We may only use your Personal Data for marketing purposes ("Marketing Purposes")  with your prior consent. Marketing Purposes include, but are not limited to:

  1. Sending you Marketing Communications: This means contacting you or sending you information about our new products and services, special offers, upcoming events, and other news that might interest you. We can do this through various channels, including mail, fax, text message, phone call, or email.
  2. Publishing your Personal Data in our marketing materials.

You can withdraw your consent to receive Marketing Communications at any time. You can do this by following the instructions provided in our Marketing Communications or by submitting a Withdrawal Notice.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information ("Personal Data")  with certain companies and organizations ("Third Parties") to fulfill specific purposes ("Relevant Purposes"). These Purposes are always in line with why you gave us your information in the first place. We'll never sell your information.

Here's who we might share your Data with, and why:

  • Service Providers: These are companies that help us run our business, like those handling communications, mailing, IT, payments, payroll, data processing, training, and market research.
  • Professional Advisors: This includes our auditors and lawyers who need access to your information to provide us with professional services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to authorities or government agencies if required by law or to comply with regulations.
  • Your Authorization: We will only share your information with anyone else you specifically allow us to.

6. Transfer of Personal Data out of Singapore

If we need to transfer your personal information to another country (for example, if a trusted partner is located overseas), we'll take steps to make sure:

  • We follow Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) for your data as long as we have it.
  • The recipient outside Singapore is legally required to protect your information to a similar level as the PDPA.
  • The transfer complies with the PDPA in other ways.

7. Keeping Your Information Accurate

We're committed to keeping your personal data (and any third-party data you provide) accurate and up to date. This helps ensure fair decisions are made about you and avoids any issues with sharing your data.

Your Responsibility: You're responsible for ensuring the data you provide (yours or someone else's) is accurate at the time you give it to us. If your information changes, you can easily update it by submitting a "Correction Request" through our process outlined in Clause 11.

Limitation of Liability: We can't be held liable for relying on inaccurate or incomplete data if:

  • The inaccuracy was present when you provided the data.
  • You didn't update us about changes to your data.

8. Protection of Your Personal Data

Taking Your Privacy Seriously:  We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Personal Data. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These steps include appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.


Limitations of Security:  While we strive to create a secure environment for your Personal Data, you understand and agree that no security measures are foolproof. Unfortunately, data breaches can occur due to factors beyond our reasonable control, such as hacking, malware, or other malicious activities. We cannot guarantee that your Personal Data will never be subject to unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction.

Our Responsibility:  In the event of a security breach, we will take all reasonable steps to address the issue and minimize any potential harm. We will also notify you promptly as required by law.9. Retention of Personal Data

Data Retention and Disposal: We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and comply with any legal or business requirements. Once the purpose is no longer relevant, we will destroy, anonymize, or return your personal data in a secure manner.

10. Withdrawing Your Consent

You're in Control: You can change your mind about letting us use your personal data. Just send us a clear message (a "Withdrawal Notice") following the instructions in Clause 12 below.

What Happens Next:  Withdrawing your consent may limit what we can do for you. For example, we might not be able to provide certain services if we can't access the necessary information.

Once we get your Withdrawal Notice:

We'll stop using your data (except when legally required, like reporting to authorities as explained in Clause 5(d)). We'll also instruct any relevant third parties to do the same.

11. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You have the right to access and correct your personal information.

Access: You can request a copy of your personal information that we hold by submitting a written request via email ("Access Request") following the instructions in Clause 12. We will provide you with this information, as soon as reasonably possible. There may be exceptions where disclosure is restricted by law.

Correction: If you find any errors or omissions in your personal information, you can submit a written request via email ("Correction Request") following the instructions in Clause 12. We will promptly correct the information and, where applicable, notify any organizations that received the incorrect information within the past year. Again, there may be legal limitations on what we can disclose.

12. Contact Information

We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with:

Withdrawal: To withdraw your consent for data processing.

Access/Correction: To request access to your personal data or request corrections.

Privacy Inquiries: To ask questions or provide feedback about our privacy practices.

Contact: bea.stylecurators@gmail.com

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore, and you hereby submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Singapore courts.