At Genius Ants, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012.
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1. WHO WE ARE
Genius Ants is a social impact consultancy based in Singapore. We work with nonprofits, social enterprises, and purpose-driven organisations across fundraising strategies, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling narrative.
Business name: Genius Ants Pte. Ltd.
Website: www.geniusants.com
Contact: contact@geniusants.com
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2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT
When you interact with our website or contact us, we may collect your name, your email address, your organisation and job title, your location, information you share in our contact form, website usage data (via analytics tools). We only collect data that is necessary for the purpose for which it is collected.
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3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We use your personal data to respond to your enquiries and form submissions, assess whether we are a good fit to work together, send relevant updates or information you have requested, improve our website and services, meet any legal or regulatory obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties.
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4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Under Singapore's PDPA, we process your personal data on the following bases: Consent: when you voluntarily submit your details via our contact form or email us directly. Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and manage our business relationship with you. Legal obligation: where required by Singapore law
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5. HOW WE STORE YOUR DATA
Your data is stored securely. We use Squarespace (our website platform) and Google Workspace to manage and store data. Both platforms comply with international data protection standards. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
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6. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. This data is anonymised and aggregated — it does not personally identify you. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
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7. SHARING YOUR DATA
We do not share your personal data with third parties except: Service providers who help us operate our website and business (e.g. Squarespace, Google), who are bound by confidentiality obligations. Where required by Singapore law or a government authority
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8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE PDPA
Under Singapore's PDPA, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you, correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data, withdraw your consent for us to use your data at any time, request that we delete your personal data, where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: urvi@geniusants.com. We will respond to all requests within 10 business days.
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9. THIRD PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as LinkedIn or external partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
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10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
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11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact: Urvi Jain, Genius Ants contact@geniusants.com www.geniusants.com
For complaints about how we handle your personal data, you may also contact the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore at www.pdpc.gov.sg.
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This privacy policy is governed by the laws of Singapore.