Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 24, 2026. This policy explains how The Asia Spotlight, published by Asia Press Centre Pte. Ltd. (“we”), handles personal data in line with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
What we collect
- Newsletter data — your email address when you subscribe to The Brief.
- Account and subscription data — name, email and payment details if you sign in or subscribe to paid products. Payments are processed by our payment providers; we do not store full card numbers.
- Usage data — pages visited, device and browser information, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Correspondence — what you send us when you contact us.
How we use it
To deliver the products you asked for (including The Brief), operate and improve the site, secure our systems, meet legal obligations, and — only with your consent — send you marketing. We do not sell personal data.
Sharing
Data is shared with service providers who process it on our instructions (email delivery, hosting, analytics, payments), within the Asia Press Centre Group for the purposes above, and where the law requires it.
Cookies
We use cookies that are necessary for the site to work and, with consent where required, cookies for analytics. You can control cookies in your browser settings.
Your rights
You may request access to or correction of your personal data, withdraw consent, and unsubscribe from The Brief at any time using the link in every edition. EU readers have additional rights, including erasure and portability. Write to privacy@theasiaspotlight.com; we respond within the timelines the law sets.
Retention and transfers
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as the law requires. Data may be processed outside your country, including in Singapore, with protections consistent with this policy.
