Alpha Quant Research Lab – Personal Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction
Your personal data is important to us, and we are committed to complying with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”). This Personal Data Protection Policy (“Policy”) sets out how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data and applies to Alpha Quant Research Lab and its related entities.
This Policy supplements but does not supersede nor replace any other consents you may have previously provided to Alpha Quant Research Lab, and your consents herein are additional to any rights which Alpha Quant Research Lab may have at law to collect, use, or disclose your personal data.

2. Personal Data
The PDPA defines personal data as:
Data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified:
(a) from that data; or
(b) from that data and other information to which the organisation has or is likely to have access.
Personal data may include but is not limited to name, identification number, contact details, nationality, date of birth, signature, job title, photographs or video footage, financial information, and other information you provide to us through forms or interactions with us.

3. Collection of Personal Data
We may collect your personal data through various means, including (but not limited to):

• When you contact us for queries, feedback, or applications

• When you submit any of our online or offline forms

• When you participate in our programs, competitions, or research challenges

• When you visit our website or use our digital platforms

• When your image or video is captured during events

• When you interact with us through email, phone, or social media

• When you provide references or third parties share data on your behalf

If you provide us with personal data relating to others (e.g. your referees or team members), you confirm that you have obtained their consent to do so.

4. Use and Disclosure of Personal Data
We may use your personal data for purposes such as:

• Administering research participation, challenges, or strategy reviews

• Communicating program updates, results, and announcements

• Providing marketing and promotional materials via SMS, email, or social media

• Managing internal operations, security, and administration

• Verifying identities and processing applications

• Conducting market research, improving services, and community development

• Complying with legal obligations and regulations

• Facilitating mergers, acquisitions, or other business transitions
   

We may disclose your data to:​

• Regulatory or government authorities as required

• Other third parties with your consent or as allowed by law
   

5. Security and Storage of Personal Data
We adopt reasonable measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes:

• Limiting access to authorised personnel only

• Securing physical and digital storage systems

• Training staff to respect confidentiality

• Encouraging users to maintain strong password practices

Please note that no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we encourage caution when using our platforms.

6. Retention of Personal Data
We will retain your personal data only as long as it is necessary for business or legal purposes. When no longer required, we will securely dispose of or anonymise your data.

7. Accuracy of Personal Data
We aim to maintain accurate and complete records. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is correct and for informing us of any changes to your personal data.

8. Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal data or request corrections. We may require verification of your identity and reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for processing access requests.

9. Transfer of Personal Data
If personal data is transferred outside Singapore, we will ensure that the receiving party provides a comparable level of data protection in line with PDPA requirements.

10. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience on our websites. These allow us to understand user behavior, improve services, and personalise content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some functionalities.

11. Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their data protection practices. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data to them.