Privacy Policy
Accountability Lens Asia ("ALA", "we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website and services ("Services"). This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant international laws.
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you subscribe to our communications or engage with our services, we may collect personal information such as:
- First name
- Last name
- Country of residence
- Postal code
- Phone number
- Email address
- Social media URLs
- Professional details (e.g., organization title)
b. Non-Personal Information
We collect technical data to optimize your experience, such as:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- IP address
- Usage statistics
c. User-Generated Content
We may also collect information that you voluntarily share with us, such as service listings, feedback, or messages.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information primarily for the following purposes:
- To send you communications regarding our campaigns and initiatives.
- To enhance the functionality of our websites and services, making them more effective in achieving our advocacy goals.
- To track engagement metrics, such as visitor behavior, to improve our outreach and advocacy efforts.
Rest assured, ALA does not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Bases for Processing Under GDPR
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), ALA processes your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interests: We collect and use data to manage communications, assess subscriber engagement, and improve our advocacy work in a manner that is non-intrusive.
- Consent: By subscribing to ALA’s communications, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for the purposes described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or unsubscribing from any communication.
4. Data Access and Sharing
Your personal data will only be accessed by authorized individuals or third-party service providers who are involved in processing the data. ALA does not sell or share your personal information with other organizations. However, we may be required to disclose your data in response to legal requests from authorities such as judicial, police, or regulatory bodies.
We use third-party service providers for email delivery and related services, including Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Hubspot. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and agreements with ALA, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
5. Data Security
ALA employs a variety of technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. These measures are regularly reviewed to maintain an appropriate level of protection. Additionally, our service providers are required to adhere to strict confidentiality and security requirements when handling personal data.
6. Data Retention
Your personal data (such as name, email address, and postal code) will be retained for one year following your unsubscription. You can unsubscribe at any time, either by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link provided in our communications.
7. Your Rights
a. Rights for GDPR-Compliant Users
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restriction: Limit how your data is processed in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for marketing or other purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for processing based on consent.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
b. Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect and how it is used.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data (with certain exceptions).
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your data, but you can opt-out of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Correct: Request the correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit the use of sensitive personal information to necessary purposes.
- Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without fear of discrimination.
c. Additional Rights for Other U.S. States
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance your user experience.
- Monitor and analyze site traffic.
- Understand user preferences.
For users in the EEA and California, we provide a cookie banner to manage your cookie preferences.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside Singapore, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in Singapore, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Security of Your Information
We apply industry-standard security practices to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the information.
12. Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that our privacy policy is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
13. Updates to This Policy
ALA may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the "Effective Date" reflecting the latest revision. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of ALA’s services indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
