Effective Date: Jan 30, 2025
Who we are
At AsiaTechBuzz (https://www.asiatechbuzz.com), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This Privacy Policy AsiaTechBuzz outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website.
At AsiaTechBuzz, we aim to create a user-friendly experience that prioritizes your privacy. Understanding how we manage your data is essential for fostering trust and transparency with our audience. We believe that users should be informed not only about the types of data we collect but also the reasons behind our data collection practices. Our commitment extends to ensuring that your personal information is handled with the utmost care and respect.
1. Information We Collect
Additional types of personal data we may collect include:
We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our blog:
- Personal Information: Name, email address (e.g. via subscription forms or comments)
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and page visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance.
It’s important to note that we may also collect data through automated processes, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and other technologies that help us analyze user interactions with our website.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through the following means:
The purposes for data collection extend beyond basic functionality. We analyze this information to discern patterns and preferences, which enables us to tailor our content strategy effectively. For instance, understanding which articles receive the most engagement can inform our future topics and how we present them.
- When you subscribe to our newsletter or leave comments on posts.
- Through cookies and analytics tools that track your interaction with our website.
- When you contact us via email or forms on the website.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
In addition to enhancing user experience, cookies allow us to conduct A/B testing, helping us understand how changes to our website impact user behaviour. This data is invaluable for our continuous improvement efforts.
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our content and services.
- To send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.
- To analyze traffic and user behaviour to enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
4. Use of Cookies
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data. Should any data-sharing occur, rest assured that it is done with trusted partners who adhere to the same data protection standards we uphold.
Our website uses cookies to :
- Remember user preferences.
- Track website analytics through third-party services like Google Analytics
As part of your rights, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data is being processed inappropriately. It’s important for users to feel empowered and informed about their rights regarding personal data.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
We regularly review and update our security protocols to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring that our data protection measures evolve alongside technological advancements.
- Third-party service providers: For analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) or email marketing platforms.
- Legal authorities: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
This retention policy not only complies with legal standards but also reflects our commitment to minimizing data retention, ensuring that we do not hold personal data longer than necessary.
6. Your Rights Under PDPA
By embedding content from other websites, we aim to enrich your experience. However, it’s crucial to understand that these external sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review these policies before engaging with any embedded content.
As a user, you have the following rights under the PDPA:
- Access: Request access to your personal data held by us.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for specific users of your data by contacting us.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed for its original purpose.
As we strive to uphold our commitment to your privacy, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Your continued use of our website signifies your acceptance of the terms outlined in this policy.
To exercise the rights, please contact us at info@asiatechbuzz.com
7. Data Protection Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular audits.
8. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Once the purpose is fulfilled, we will securely delete or anonymize the data.
9. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.