Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SG News Scope Pte. Ltd. ("SG News Scope", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you visit sgnewsscope.pro or interact with our services. We are committed to complying with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 ("PDPA") of Singapore and applicable subsidiary legislation.

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

SG News Scope Pte. Ltd.
30 Raffles Place, #12-01 Chevron House
Singapore 048622
UEN: 202947382K
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6412 8375

2. Scope of this policy

This policy applies to personal data collected through our website, contact forms, email correspondence, and any other channels where we interact with readers, sources, partners, and prospective contributors. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our platform, which maintain their own privacy practices.

By using our website or submitting personal data to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required under the PDPA, we will obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal data for the purposes described herein.

3. Personal data we collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data depending on how you interact with us:

3.1 Identity and contact data

When you contact us via our contact form or email, we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, organisation name, and job title. This data is necessary to respond to your enquiry and maintain correspondence records.

3.2 Technical and usage data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and device identifiers. This data helps us understand how visitors use our platform and improve performance.

3.3 Cookie and analytics data

With your consent, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect analytics data about your browsing behaviour. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

3.4 Editorial and source data

If you submit a news tip, press release, or participate as a source in our reporting, we may collect additional information including your professional background, statements, documents, and correspondence related to the editorial process.

4. How we collect personal data

We collect personal data through the following methods:

• Direct submission via our contact form at sgnewsscope.pro/contact.php
• Email correspondence sent to [email protected] or other company email addresses
• Telephone calls to our published contact number
• Automatic collection through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools when you browse our website
• In-person interactions at our Raffles Place newsroom or industry events
• Publicly available sources when conducting journalistic research, subject to applicable law and editorial ethics

5. Purposes of collection, use, and disclosure

We collect and use personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries, feedback, and correction requests submitted through our contact channels
• Processing news tips, press releases, and editorial submissions
• Conducting journalistic research and verifying information for published articles
• Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and editorial services
• Analysing website traffic and user behaviour to enhance reader experience (with consent where required)
• Complying with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and law enforcement requests
• Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and that of our readers and staff
• Managing business relationships with partners, advertisers, and vendors

We will not use your personal data for purposes incompatible with those described above without notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.

6. Legal basis for processing

Under the PDPA, we rely on the following bases for processing personal data:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as analytics cookies or marketing communications.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate editorial and business interests, provided these are not overridden by your data protection rights.
• Legal obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable Singapore law or regulatory requirements.
• Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or take steps at your request before entering a contract.

7. Disclosure of personal data

We may disclose personal data to the following categories of recipients:

• Service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and technical infrastructure, bound by confidentiality obligations
• Professional advisers including lawyers and accountants where necessary for legal or business advice
• Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement when required by law or to protect legal rights
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to equivalent data protection safeguards

We do not sell personal data to third parties. Any cross-border transfer of personal data outside Singapore is conducted in compliance with PDPA requirements, including ensuring that recipients provide a standard of protection comparable to the PDPA.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary by data category:

• Contact form submissions: up to 24 months after resolution of the enquiry
• Editorial correspondence and source records: up to 7 years for journalistic accountability
• Server logs and technical data: up to 12 months
• Analytics data: up to 26 months (aggregated thereafter)

When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data retention schedule.

9. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, secure server infrastructure, and staff training on data protection practices.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you and the Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore where required in the event of a data breach likely to result in significant harm.

10. Your rights under the PDPA

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to personal data we hold about you and information about how it has been used or disclosed in the past year.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
• Data portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used machine-readable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by the PDPA. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.

11. Automated decision-making

SG News Scope does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on individuals. Analytics tools may aggregate browsing patterns to improve website performance, but such processing does not result in automated decisions affecting your rights or access to our services.

12. Children's privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

13. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact and complaints

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a complaint about our data handling practices, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]
Address: SG News Scope Pte. Ltd., 30 Raffles Place, #12-01 Chevron House, Singapore 048622

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore at www.pdpc.gov.sg. We cooperate fully with regulatory inquiries and strive to resolve all complaints promptly and fairly.