Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2024
1. Data Controller Information
Local Mantel, operating from Jurong, Singapore, acts as the Data Intermediary and Controller for the information collected through our family budgeting platform. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore.
Our organization ensures that all personal data is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and security, specifically tailored to the financial planning needs of families in the Jurong district (Westgate, JEM, and Jurong East/West residential areas).
2. Categories of Data Collected
To provide accurate budgeting guides and financial analysis for Singaporean households, we collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification: Name, email address, and phone number when you subscribe to our Jurong cost-of-living updates.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and operating system collected via cookies to optimize site performance.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our "CPF and Tax Optimization" or "Grocery Logistics" modules.
- Voluntary Financial Indicators: Non-sensitive data points provided in forms (e.g., household size, general income brackets for budgeting simulations).
3. Purposes and Legal Basis
Under the PDPA, we process your data based on the following grounds:
Consent
When you opt-in for our "Jurong District Guide" newsletter or submit a contact form.
Legitimate Interest
To improve our budgeting tools, prevent fraud, and maintain the security of the Local Mantel platform.
4. Data Retention and Security
Local Mantel retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, user data is purged after 24 months of inactivity.
We implement robust technical measures, including SSL encryption and restricted access protocols, to protect your data from unauthorized access, collection, use, or disclosure as required by Singapore's PDPA standards.
5. Your Rights (PDPA Compliance)
As a resident of Singapore or a user of our services, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information on how it has been used in the past year.
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data related to your household planning.
You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
6. Contact & Grievances
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please reach out to our team at Local Mantel. If you believe your data has been mishandled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore.
Contact DPO