Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data may be collected, used, and protected when you visit the personal website of Dr. Divya Shu Yan Ang ("Dr. Ang", "I", "my"). This policy is written in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).
This is a personal portfolio website. It is not affiliated with any hospital, clinic, or health system. No medical services are provided through this Site, and no patient data is collected or stored here.
2. Data I collect
This Site is primarily informational. I collect minimal personal data:
- Contact enquiries: If you contact me via the email address provided on this Site, I will receive your email address, name, and the content of your message. This data is provided voluntarily by you.
- Automatically collected data: Like most websites, the Site or its hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times. This data is used solely for site operation and security purposes.
3. Cookies and analytics
This Site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., Cloudflare security cookies).
- Analytics cookies: If analytics services (such as Google Analytics) are used, they may collect anonymised data about how visitors use the Site, including pages visited and time spent. This data helps improve the Site and does not personally identify you.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience of the Site.
4. How I use your data
Any personal data collected is used only for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries or correspondence
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To ensure the security and integrity of the Site
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. I do not use your data for marketing purposes unless you have given explicit consent.
5. Third-party services
The Site may use third-party services that process data on my behalf:
- Hosting provider: The Site is hosted on a third-party platform that may collect server log data as part of its standard service.
- Cloudflare: Used for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may process certain data (such as IP addresses) in accordance with its own privacy policy.
- Google Fonts: Fonts are loaded from Google's servers. Google may collect standard usage data in accordance with its privacy policy.
These services operate under their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.
6. Data retention
I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Email correspondence is retained for a reasonable period to facilitate ongoing communication, and then deleted.
7. Data security
I take reasonable measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your rights under the PDPA
Under the PDPA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate personal data
- Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below. I will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by the PDPA.
9. Children's privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If I become aware that personal data has been inadvertently collected from a child, I will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights under the PDPA, you may contact Dr. Ang via the contact details provided on the main site.