Privacy policy.
Effective date: January 1, 2025
At Singapore Academics, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Singapore and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Name, email address, phone number, country of residence, and contact details
Student information including age, school, academic level, and subjects of interest
Billing and payment information (handled by secure third-party providers)
IP address, browser type, time zone, and usage data via cookies and analytics
Any communication you send to us including emails and lesson requests
HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
Your personal data may be used to:
Deliver and manage tutoring services
Personalise lesson content and academic support
Communicate about bookings, schedules, and updates
Keep internal records and track student progress
Improve our services and user experience
Fulfil legal or regulatory obligations
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your data. We may share it only with:
Trusted teachers working with us to provide lessons
Service providers (e.g., hosting, payment, booking systems) under strict confidentiality
Legal or governmental bodies when required by law
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If you access our services from outside Singapore, your data may be transferred internationally. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
Deliver services
Meet legal or business obligations
Provide continued academic support
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access and correct your personal data
Request deletion or restrict processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@singaporeacademics.com
SECURITY
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.
COOKIES
We use cookies to enhance website functionality and analyse traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
CONTACT
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Singapore Academics
Email: contact@singaporeacademics.com
Website: www.singaporeacademics.com