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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Effective Date: January 8, 2026 Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Living with Ace ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website livingwithace.sg (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with our Site, you may provide us with personal information, including:

  • Comments: When you post comments via Disqus, including your name, email address, and comment content.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us, we may collect your email address and message content.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site:

  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect information about your device, browser, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with content.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).
  • Performance Data: We use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights to monitor site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Site Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our Site.
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site and improve user experience.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and comments.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Google Analytics & Google Signals

3.1 Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our Site.

The information generated by cookies about your use of the Site includes:

  • Your IP address (anonymized)
  • The pages you visit
  • The time and date of your visit
  • The time spent on pages
  • The websites you visited before coming to our Site
  • Your device and browser information
  • Your geographic location (city-level)

3.2 Google Signals

If you have enabled ads personalization in your Google Account, we may use Google Signals to collect additional information about your cross-device behavior and demographics. This includes:

  • Age range and gender
  • Interests categories
  • Cross-device activity (if signed into Google)

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about Google Analytics data practices, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4. Disqus Comments

We use Disqus, a third-party commenting platform. When you post a comment, Disqus collects your information according to their privacy policy. We do not control Disqus's data practices.

Please review Disqus's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Google (Analytics), Disqus (Comments), Vercel (Hosting).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Your Rights Under Singapore PDPA

Under Singapore's PDPA, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to data collection at any time.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at josephhj.tsao@gmail.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months by Google Analytics.
  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Singapore, including the United States, where our service providers (Google, Disqus, Vercel) are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than Singapore.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: josephhj.tsao@gmail.com Website: livingwithace.sg

14. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences or contacting us.