5. Legal

5.2. Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2025
At Better World Makers Network Pte. Ltd. ("We," "Us," or "Network"), accessible at [https://betterworldmakers.net] ("Website"), we prioritize your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how We collect, use, share, and protect your personal data as a global user, in line with our mission to foster ethical, innovative collaboration.

For questions, contact us at [insert email].

1. Scope

1.1 This Policy applies to data collected via the Website and related online services (e.g., member registration, contact forms). It doesn’t cover offline activities or third-party websites.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Data: Information identifying you, collected when you:

  • Contact Us: Name, email, phone, message content, attachments (if provided).
  • Register: Name, company name, address, email, phone.
  • Interact: Feedback or comments you submit.

2.2 Automated Data: Collected via technology:

  • Log Files: IP address, browser type, ISP, timestamps, pages visited, clicks—for analytics, not linked to your identity.
  • Cookies/Web Beacons: Preferences, browsing patterns (see Section 6).

2.3 Children: We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has provided data, contact us to remove it promptly.

3. How We Use Your Data

3.1 Purposes: We process data to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website.
  • Improve user experience (e.g., personalize content).
  • Analyze usage trends (e.g., via aggregated stats).
  • Communicate updates, support, or promotions (opt-out available).
  • Prevent fraud or misuse (e.g., detect spam).

3.2 Legal Basis (per GDPR):

  • Consent: For marketing emails or non-essential cookies.
  • Contract: To fulfill membership or service requests.
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and site improvements, balanced with your rights.

4. Data Sharing

4.1 Who We Share With:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, or email partners (e.g., Google Analytics), bound by confidentiality.
  • Advertisers: Third-party ad networks (e.g., Google) use cookies—see their policies [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads].
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect Our rights.

4.2 No Selling: We don’t sell your personal data for profit, per CCPA and GDPR standards.

4.3 International Transfers: Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., Singapore servers). We use safeguards like EU Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

5. Your Rights

5.1 Global Rights: You may:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data (small fee may apply).
  • Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase: Delete your data (unless We must retain it, e.g., for legal reasons).
  • Restrict: Limit processing under certain conditions.
  • Object: Opt out of marketing or analytics (email [insert contact]).
  • Portability: Transfer your data to another entity.
  • Do Not Sell (CCPA): Opt out of data sales (not applicable as We don’t sell).

5.2 How to Exercise: Email pmo@betterworldmakers.net with your request. We’ll respond within 30 days (or as required by law, e.g., CCPA’s 45-day max).

6. Cookies and Tracking

6.1 Use: Cookies store preferences and track usage to enhance your experience (e.g., remembering login).
6.2 Types:

  • Essential: Required for site function (no opt-out).
  • Analytics/Ads: Optional, managed by third parties (e.g., Google DART).
    6.3 Control: Disable via browser settings or opt out at [Google Ads Policy link]. We don’t control third-party cookies.

7. Data Security and Retention

7.1 Security: We use reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data, though no system is 100% secure.
7.2 Retention: We keep data only as long as needed:

  • Contact data: Until resolved or you opt out.
  • Member data: During membership + 5 years (for records).
  • Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized indefinitely.

8. Third-Party Links

8.1 The Website links to external sites (e.g., partners). Their privacy practices differ—review their policies. We’re not responsible for their actions.

9. Consent and Updates

9.1 Consent: By using the Website, you agree to essential data processing. For non-essential uses (e.g., marketing), We’ll seek explicit consent (e.g., checkbox).
9.2 Withdrawal: Opt out anytime via [insert contact] or unsubscribe links.
9.3 Updates: We may revise this Policy—check the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be notified via email or Website notice.

10. Governing Law and Contact

10.1 Law: This Policy follows Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), supplemented by GDPR/CCPA compliance for global users.
10.2 Contact: Reach us at pmo@betterworldmakers.net or by filling in the contact form at https://betterworldmakers.net for queries or rights requests.