Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how The Next Chapter collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit this website, in line with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). By submitting your personal data to us, you consent to its use as described below.
What we collect, and why
We collect your name and email if you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, the content of any message you send us, and technical data automatically via cookies and analytics.
We use this to respond to your enquiries, understand how our content is used so we can improve it, and where relevant, reach out to individuals or firms regarding our coverage. We don't sell your data.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to recognise repeat visits and understand browsing patterns. If we run advertising in future, third-party advertising partners (such as Google) may also place cookies to show ads relevant to your interests. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not work as intended if you do.
Sharing and overseas transfer
We share data only with service providers who help run this site - our email platform, analytics provider, and host. Some are based outside Singapore, meaning your data may be processed overseas; where that happens, we take steps to ensure it's protected to a standard comparable to the PDPA.
How long we keep it
We keep personal data only as long as it serves the purpose it was collected for — newsletter data until you unsubscribe, enquiries for a reasonable period after — or as required by law.
Your rights
You can withdraw consent, request access to your data, or request a correction at any time by contacting our DPO above. If we ever email you about something you didn't ask for, that email will include a way to opt out of future notices.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your data against unauthorised access or misuse, and review these measures as needed.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here, with the "last updated" date revised accordingly.
Contact us
editorial@nextchapter.sg
You may also lodge a complaint with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) if you believe we've mishandled your data.