1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when you participate in activities on the Site, or otherwise when you contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact details (such as email address, mailing address, and phone number)
• Account information (such as username and password)
• Payment information (such as credit card details) for membership fees or event registrations
• Profile information (such as collecting interests, preferences, and collection details)
• Feedback and correspondence (such as information you provide in your responses to surveys, when you participate in market research activities, report a problem with the Site, receive customer support, or otherwise correspond with us)
• Transaction information (such as information about payments to and from you and other details of products or services you have purchased from us)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Site. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

• Device and usage information (such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Site and other technical information)
• Location information (such as the country or specific region from which you access our Site)
• Cookies and similar technologies (as explained in more detail in our Cookie Policy)

This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Site, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information collected via our Site for a variety of business purposes, including but not limited to:

2.1 Business Operations

• To facilitate account creation and the login process
• To process memberships, subscriptions, and transactions
• To manage our relationship with you, including responding to inquiries and providing member services
• To send administrative information, such as changes to our terms, conditions, and policies
• To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your collecting interests

2.2 Marketing and Communications

• To send you marketing and promotional communications (with your consent where required by law)
• To deliver targeted advertising related to collecting interests
• To send you newsletters, event notifications, and information we think may be of interest to you
• To administer surveys, contests, and other promotions

2.3 Analytics and Improvements

• To analyze Site usage to improve user experience
• To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• To diagnose and resolve technical issues

2.4 Security and Compliance

• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security breaches, or fraud
• To enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal obligations

We will only process your personal information when we have a legal basis to do so, as required under applicable data protection laws.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information in the following situations:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. Examples include payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing efforts. We only share information necessary for these third parties to provide their services, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of that information.

3.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

3.3 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena.

3.4 Vital Interests and Legal Rights

We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your personal information for any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide your consent.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

4.1 Access and Update

You can review and change your personal information by logging into your account settings or by contacting us directly.

4.2 Data Portability

You may request to receive an electronic copy of the personal information we hold about you.

4.3 Deletion

You may request to delete or remove personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.

4.4 Objection and Restriction

You may object to our processing of your personal information or ask us to restrict processing of your personal information.

4.5 Withdrawal of Consent

If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

4.6 Opt-out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from our marketing email list at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us. You will still receive transaction-related emails and important administrative information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section. Please note that these rights may be limited in some circumstances under applicable law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. For more information about our use of cookies and your choices regarding cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, the transmission of personal information to and from our Site is at your own risk. You should only access the Site within a secure environment.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

8. International Data Transfers

Our operations are primarily based in Singapore. If you are accessing our Site from outside Singapore, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Singapore or other countries where our servers are located. By using our Site, you consent to your information being transferred to Singapore and other jurisdictions which may have different data protection rules than those in your country.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our Site. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active and deliverable email address for you, and for periodically visiting our Site and this Privacy Policy to check for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: