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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how SGUA Techbridge Association collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website or services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your information is handled responsibly.

1. Introduction

SGUA Techbridge Association ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We value your trust and are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations in Singapore and internationally, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Singapore and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various legitimate purposes, including to:

Core Services

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process transactions and memberships
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Facilitate Singapore-Ukraine tech collaborations

Communications

  • Send administrative notices
  • Provide updates about events and initiatives
  • Deliver newsletters and relevant content
  • Send promotional materials with your consent

Improvement & Analysis

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Improve website functionality
  • Measure the effectiveness of our programs
  • Develop new services and features

Security & Legal

  • Protect against unauthorized access
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our terms and policies

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, event management, and payment processing.
  • Business Partners: With your consent, we may share information with organizations we partner with for tech initiatives, events, and programs connecting Singapore and Ukraine tech ecosystems.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Professional Advisers: Including lawyers, auditors, and insurers who require access for legitimate professional purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data and transfer it to another service

Correction

Update inaccurate or incomplete personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")

Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information

Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw previously given consent to process your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our security measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive information
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Staff training on data protection
  • Secure network infrastructure

We regularly review our security procedures and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. International Data Transfers

As an organization with operations in both Singapore and Ukraine, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of your residence.

When transferring personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
  • Data protection agreements with recipients of your information
  • Verification that recipients provide adequate levels of data protection

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection rules than your country. We ensure that your rights and protections travel with your data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we'll provide more prominent notice, which may include email notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

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

SGUA Techbridge Association

Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo@sgua.org

Address: 9 Battery Road, Singapore 049910

Phone: +65 8193 8194