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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15 March 2025

1. Introduction

Peranakan Purse ("we", "us", "our") is committed to the responsible handling of personal data in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and how you can exercise your rights.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected] or by post at 84 Shenton Way, #05-11, Singapore 068812.

2. Data We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Name and email address (submitted via our contact form)
• Telephone number (optional, if provided in the contact form)
• Message content (any enquiry or message you choose to send)
• Course enrolment information (name, email, payment reference)

Information collected automatically

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring URL
• Cookie consent preferences (stored locally in your browser)

We do not collect worksheet responses. All reflection worksheets included in our courses are designed to save data locally on your own device. No worksheet content is transmitted to us or stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to enquiries and provide the information you have requested
• To process course enrolments and provide access to course materials
• To send you course updates when regulatory content is revised (if you are enrolled)
• To understand how our website is used, in order to improve it
• To comply with our legal obligations under Singapore law

We will not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling. We will not send you unsolicited marketing communications.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the PDPA, we process personal data on the basis of your consent (which you provide by submitting our contact form or enrolling in a course), or for the purposes of legitimate interests in operating and improving our educational service.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months, or until you request deletion. Course enrolment records are retained for seven years for accounting and regulatory purposes. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised after 14 months.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• With payment processors for the purpose of completing course enrolment transactions (these processors act as data processors under our instruction and are contractually bound to protect your data)
• With analytics service providers (on an anonymised and aggregated basis where possible)
• If required by law, court order, or competent Singapore authority

7. Cookies

We use cookies to understand how our website is used and to remember your preferences. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics and preference cookies are optional; you can manage these via our cookie modal or by visiting our Cookie Policy page.

8. Your Rights Under the PDPA

Under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Withdraw consent to the processing of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)
• Request that we cease using your personal data for marketing purposes
• Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore (pdpc.gov.sg)

To exercise any of these rights, please write to [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect personal data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a significant harm to affected individuals, we will notify the PDPC and affected individuals in accordance with the PDPA's data breach notification obligations.

10. Children's Privacy

Our courses are designed for adults aged 40 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.

11. External Links

Our courses and website contain references to external resources — Singapore Family Service Centres, professional associations, and regulatory websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external organisations. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing personal data with them.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Peranakan Purse
84 Shenton Way, #05-11
Singapore 068812
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +65 6547 8293

This policy applies to Peranakan Purse and its website at peranakakw.pro. It does not apply to any third-party services or resources linked from our site.