Effective Date: June 29, 2026 BGU Guide (referred to as “We”) fully protects all visitors’ personal data and complies with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), China’s Personal Information Protection Law, and ASEAN cross-border data security regulations. This Privacy Policy explains the rules for data collection, use, storage, sharing, and protection, as well as users’ legal rights. By browsing manufacturing data pages, sending emails, or using any website service, you confirm that you have fully read and unconditionally accepted all terms below. 1. Types of Data We Collect 1.1 Voluntarily Submitted Personal Information We only collect data you actively submit, and no disclosure is mandatory: Email inquiries, article submissions, commercial cooperation: full name, email address, corporate entity, industrial job title, contact phone number Website cooperation forms: manufacturing enterprise and investment institution cooperation needs Member registration (if applicable): login email, account password, display nickname 1.2 Automatically Captured Anonymous Logs (Cookies / Server Logs) When you browse Singapore manufacturing or ASEAN supply chain pages, our server automatically records de-identified device data: IP address, browser version, operating system, visited URLs, session duration, click paths, unique device ID. This data is used only to optimize page loading speed, calculate website traffic metrics, and block web scrapers stealing industrial statistics. It cannot be traced back to any individual. 1.3 Sensitive Data We Do Not Proactively Collect Without legitimate business necessity, we will never request ID documents, passports, bank cards, investment accounts, asset statements, or biometric data. We only receive such materials if you voluntarily upload corporate cooperation documents. 2. Legitimate Purposes of Data Use Reply to Singapore manufacturing, supply chain, and macro industrial inquiries, submission emails, and business emails Optimize real-time industry data pages and weekly manufacturing briefings Generate anonymized ASEAN industrial statistical reports (all personal identifiers removed, non-traceable) Detect scrapers, abnormal access, and cyberattacks to maintain stable website performance Disclose data upon official legal documents issued by Singapore, China, or ASEAN judicial/regulatory authorities Send weekly manufacturing research briefings you subscribed to (unsubscribe anytime) 3. Data Storage and Retention Periods Storage location: compliant Singapore cloud servers fully aligned with PDPA cross-border data standards Retention rules: Email correspondence archives: stored for 3 years, then encrypted for long-term archiving Website access logs: retained for only 90 days, then auto-deleted upon expiry Business cooperation forms: stored for 2 years after contract termination; early deletion requests accepted Anonymization process: all statistical datasets strip every personal marker to prevent user identification. 4. Data Sharing Rules We make a binding commitment: without your written consent, we shall NOT sell, rent, or share your personally identifiable information with third parties. Disclosure is only permitted under lawful scenarios: You submit written authorization to release your personal data Singapore, Chinese, or ASEAN judicial/industrial regulators issue formal legal summons A website merger or equity transfer occurs; the successor entity must uphold this Privacy Policy Provide de-identified logs to cybersecurity service providers for platform defense Emergency scenarios to protect public safety or the safety of life and property Third-party advertising and analytics plugins only receive anonymized traffic data and cannot access your name or email address. 5. Your Legal Data Rights Submit requests via privacy@bguguide.cn. We complete identity verification and process all applications within 15 business days: Right to Access: request a full copy of all personal data stored under your record Right to Rectify: correct outdated or inaccurate contact information Right to Erasure: delete all email and cooperation form archives linked to you Right to Withdraw Consent: unsubscribe from manufacturing newsletters, disable tracking Cookies Right to Account Cancellation: permanently erase member accounts and associated data Right to Appeal: file complaints about our data processing practices for compliance review 6. Cookie & Tracking Technology Explanation Our website uses Cookies to speed up manufacturing data loading and save your browsing preferences: Mandatory Cookies: required for real industry data display and normal website operation; cannot be disabled Statistical Cookies: used for traffic measurement; fully removable via browser settings Disabling Cookies only affects user experience and will not restrict free reading of industrial research articles 7. Data Security Safeguards Full-site HTTPS end-to-end encryption to block data interception during transmission All user data stored with encryption; tiered backend access for authorized compliance staff only Regular server security audits and vulnerability scans, formal data breach response procedures All employees sign non-disclosure agreements banning unauthorized data export and distribution The internet carries inherent security risks; absolute 100% data protection cannot be guaranteed. Please refrain from uploading investment accounts, ID documents, or confidential corporate files. 8. Minor Protection This website targets adult industrial practitioners and professional cross-border investors. We do not actively collect data from users under 18 years old. If minor data is unintentionally captured, we will erase all records completely and immediately. 9. Privacy Policy Updates We may revise this policy to align with Singapore PDPA, Chinese data laws, and ASEAN industrial regulations, along with platform business adjustments. Revised versions will be posted in the website footer with immediate effect. Material clause changes will be notified by email to past correspondents. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 10. Dedicated Privacy Support Contact Privacy compliance email: privacy@bguguide.cn Singapore registered operating entity: BGU Guide Media Pte. Ltd.