1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. The Early Brain Academy (“TEBA”) has updated our Privacy Policy to comply with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”). TEBA hopes that the policy outlined below shall help you understand what data is collected, how it is used, how the data is safeguarded and with whom it may be shared. 

2. Consent

TEBA assures that all personal information collected shall be used or disclosed only for the purposes for which it was collected. 

3. Data Collected

TEBA collects and holds personal data of customers and staff for various purposes. The data collected includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

  • full name 
  • date of birth
  • contact details (mobile numbers, landline numbers, addresses, and email addresses)
  • biodata: behaviour, gender, marital status, ethnic group, special educational need 
  • any relevant medical information 
  • photographs / video material. 

4. Purpose of Use

Generally, TEBA collects personal data in order to fulfil the following purposes: 

  • to respond and process enquiries on seminars, programmes, registration and admission matters and activities 
  • to give information about events, activities, programmes, seminars and talks offered by TEBA 
  • to give information on the launch of new products and services introduced by TEBA 
  • to relate promotional offers relating to the programmes and events at our Centre 
  • to facilitate surveys and evaluations 
  • to provide any updates relating to TEBA which may be relevant in maintaining or managing our ongoing relationship with you. 

5. Sharing Data with Third Parties

TEBA shares personal data with authorised third parties for the purposes of the third parties providing relevant service to TEBA. All authorised Third Parties shall sign a contract or a letter of undertaking with TEBA to ensure that the data is used purely for the intended purpose of providing the required service. All authorised Third Parties shall be required to undertake the appropriate measures to safeguard the data and adhere to the PDPA requirements. 

6. Limitations

TEBA shall not use your personal data for reasons not specified in the Purpose of Use unless: 

  • it is required by law or governmental or judicial authorities of Singapore 
  • it is necessary to establish and safeguard a legal claim or defence 
  • it is necessary to prepare, negotiate and perform a contract with you 
  • it is necessary to prevent illegal activities, e.g. in situations where the safety of a child is concerned. 

Children and minors should only use TEBA’s websites or services with the permission of their parent or guardian. (Except where required by local law, TEBA will not knowingly collect personal information provided by children and minors.) 

7. Data Retention & Removal

TEBA shall only keep data collected as long as is necessary to provide the services outlined above and in compliance with Singapore’s financial and legal requirements. 

8. Accuracy, Access and Correction

TEBA shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that personal data collected is current, complete and accurate. You may view, edit and correct the data held by TEBA. If you wish to access your personal data with TEBA, you may send a written request to contact@theearlybrain.com. 

As part of our security measures, TEBA staff shall contact you to acknowledge receipt and to carry out the necessary identity verification measures in order to process your request.  Where we are informed that data is out of date, we shall make the amendments and, where necessary, confirm that the data has been updated within 30 working days. 

9. Withdrawal of Consent

If you wish to opt out of receiving information or a particular mode of contact regarding news and updates on programmes, events, workshops, seminars, talks and other marketing promotional activities organised by us, you may write to us at contact@theearlybrain.com. 

We shall require a period of 30 working days to update and process your request.  Within these 30 working days, you may still receive information from us. 

Notwithstanding your withdrawal of consent, you shall receive from TEBA information, reminders, invoices or notices pertaining to your child(ren)’s classes and other information that is necessary for TEBA to communicate with you with regards to your child(ren). 

10. Data Security

TEBA shall be responsible for: 

  • implementing relevant security measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, accidental loss or alteration, unauthorised disclosure, use or access. 
  • informing affected individuals about any accidental or unauthorised access of their data which may lead to damage or harm. 

If you are aware of any actual or potential breach of security in relation to personal data, please report the breach to contact@theearlybrain.com.

11. IP Address Information & Cookies

When you access our website, we may automatically collect non-personal statistical data about your computer (including your IP address, operating system, browser) for system administration / maintenance purposes to enable us to improve our website, e.g. determine browsing patterns or how visitors use the site. As with most websites, our websites contain “cookies” to improve the online experience. Cookies store some data on your computer to automatically recognise your PC the next time you visit. The data collected does not identify any individual and is entirely anonymous. 

12. Information Security

Information provided over the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure. TEBA takes a very serious view of the protection of our customers’ data collected through our websites and through our mobile services applications.  All reasonable steps shall be taken to protect the data.  However, we cannot fully guarantee the security of data submitted electronically and it is therefore provided via these means at the customer’s own risk.  Be assured that we shall provide appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect data that is collected on our servers. 

13. Links to other websites

TEBA may provide links to websites which we believe share our high standards for data protection. Nevertheless, we cannot control the policies of other websites or the use of any data you may share with them. Please note that TEBA’s Privacy Policy does not cover these other websites. 

14. Updates to the Policy

TEBA may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.  Any modifications and updates shall be stamp-dated and effective immediately once it is posted in our website and portal. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the Privacy Policy and its modifications. The prevailing language of the Privacy Policy shall be English. In the event of any inconsistency in interpretation, this Privacy Policy version in English shall prevail. 

15. Contact Us

If you have any comments or questions about our Privacy Policy, you may contact TEBA by email at contact@theearlybrain.com.