This Privacy Policy explains how this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”) collects, uses, and manages personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 of Singapore (PDPA).
By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Purpose of the Site
The Site aggregates, summarizes, and comments on Singapore-related local news, public information, and online content using automated tools, including AI technologies.
The Site does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided (see Section 7).
2. Collection of Personal Data
The Site does not automatically collect personal data that identifies individual users.
Personal data may be collected only when voluntarily provided by users, such as through:
- Contact or inquiry forms
- Subscription forms
- Feedback submissions
No NRIC numbers, passport details, or sensitive personal identifiers are requested.
3. Use of Personal Data
Any personal data voluntarily submitted will be used solely for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries
- Improving the Site’s content or services
- Administrative communication related to the Site
Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless required by Singapore law or with user consent.
4. Use of Cookies and Analytics
The Site uses cookies and third-party analytics tools to understand user behaviour, enhance performance, and prevent misuse.
Services used include:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Google Search Console
- Server-level access logs
These tools may collect anonymised data such as:
- Device type
- Browser information
- Pages visited
- Approximate geographic region
No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected unless explicitly provided by the user.
Users can disable cookies through browser settings at any time.
5. Third-Party Content and External Links
The Site may include news sources, embedded posts, social media content, or links to third-party websites.
The Site is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of linked sites.
6. Advertising and Third-Party Services
If third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) are used, they may utilise cookies to deliver personalised ads.
These networks operate under their own privacy policies and comply with applicable regulations.
7. Accuracy and Liability Disclaimer
The Site aggregates and summarises information from publicly available news sources, social media, and other online platforms, including automated tools.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure relevance and accuracy:
The Site makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
The Site shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from the use of information provided on the Site.
All content is provided “as is”.
8. Protection of Personal Data
Reasonable security measures are in place to protect any personal data submitted by users.
However, the Site cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of online communication.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy may be revised without prior notice.
Any updates will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication.
10. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact: contactus@sqmy.news