Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Scope

BNI Crescendo Singapore (“we”, “our”, or “the Chapter”) is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our official website, visitor registration links, weekly breakfast meetings, and chapter communications.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information including, but not limited to:

• Identity & Contact Details: Full name, company name, trade classification/specialty, email address, mobile/WhatsApp number, and business address.
• Visitor Registrations: Details submitted via our Eventbrite registration page, visitor orientation forms, and physical meeting check-in desks.
• Member Directory Information: Professional bios, ideal referral partner requirements, headshot photography, and contact numbers published with member consent.
• Session Multimedia: Photographic and videographic records captured during weekly chapter meetings, visitor days, and celebration events.

3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Your personal data is used solely for legitimate business referral and chapter operational activities, including:

• Processing visitor invitations, confirmations, and attendance logistics for Thursday breakfast meetings at Holiday Inn Singapore Novena.
• Facilitating business networking, referral exchanges, and cross-trade collaborations between verified chapter members and guests.
• Publishing the official members catalog to assist external clients and partners in contacting specialized trade professionals.
• Communicating chapter announcements, upcoming speaker showcases, and business growth events.

4. Third-Party Platforms & External Links

Our website links to trusted third-party platforms such as Eventbrite (for ticketing and RSVPs) and WhatsApp (for direct member messaging). Please review the privacy policies of these third-party operators as their data practices are governed independently.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of personal data. Member and visitor information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill chapter operational objectives and legal requirements.

6. Contacting the Chapter

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your data, or withdraw your consent, please contact the BNI Crescendo Singapore Leadership Team via WhatsApp at +65 9672 0180 or during our weekly meeting at Holiday Inn Singapore Novena.