Effective Date: 22nd April 2025

1. Objective

At REGIONAL FOCUS PAPER R&D PTE. LTD., we recognize the importance of protecting personal data, a fundamental right of individuals. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to safeguarding personal data and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

2. Definitions

“Company” refers to REGIONAL FOCUS PAPER R&D PTE. LTD.

  • “Personal Data” means any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, excluding data pertaining to deceased persons.
  • “Data Subject” refers to the individual whose personal data is collected and processed.
  • “Sensitive Data” includes personal details related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, criminal records, health status, disability, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, or any other information that may significantly impact the Data Subject.

3. Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all company activities involving the collection, processing, and protection of personal data, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

4. Collection of Personal Data

  • The company will collect personal data only as necessary and in accordance with lawful purposes.

  • Explicit consent will be obtained from the Data Subject before or during collection, unless otherwise permitted by law.

  • If personal data is gathered from third-party sources, the company will notify and seek consent from the Data Subject within thirty (30) days, unless exempted by legal provisions.

  • Sensitive Data will only be collected with explicit consent from the Data Subject.

  • Personal data will be retained for the duration necessary, as communicated to the Data Subject.

5. Use and Disclosure of Personal Data

  • Personal data will be used and disclosed only for the purposes specified at the time of collection, except where legal obligations require otherwise.

  • If additional processing purposes arise, the company will seek consent from the Data Subject beforehand.

  • When transferring personal data to third parties or foreign entities, the company will ensure compliance with robust data protection standards.

6. Security and Data Integrity Measures

  • The company will maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date personal data.

  • Security measures such as encryption, restricted access, and regular audits will be implemented to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

  • A Data Protection Officer will oversee compliance with relevant legal requirements under the Personal Data Protection Act 2019.

  • In the event of a personal data breach, the company will promptly notify affected individuals and implement corrective measures.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

The Data Subject is entitled to:

  • Withdraw consent for data processing while understanding any implications.

  • Access personal data and request copies of the information collected.

  • Rectify inaccuracies in their data.

  • Request data erasure under lawful conditions.

  • Restrict processing of their personal data if necessary.

  • Obtain data portability in standard formats for transfer to other organizations.

  • Object to data processing when applicable.

Requests can be submitted through official company channels without charge. The company will process and respond within thirty (30) days.

Requests may be denied under the following conditions:

  1. The request is excessive or unreasonable.

  2. Compliance is necessary for public interest tasks.

  3. Processing is required for legal claims.

  4. The company is bound by law to retain the data.

8. Updates to Policy

This Privacy Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with evolving legal frameworks. Any modifications will be communicated to the Data Subjects promptly.

9. Contact Information

For queries regarding personal data or this Privacy Policy, contact:

REGIONAL FOCUS PAPER R&D PTE. LTD.

📍 Address: 81 Tagore Lane, #04-17, Tag A, Singapore 787502

📧 Email: maggie@focuspaper.com