This is the Privacy Policy (“Policy”) of Rodyk IP (“Rodyk”).
You have been directed to this Policy because you are or may be providing personal data to Rodyk.
In this Policy, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to Rodyk.
This Policy applies to all personal data that you may provide to us. By providing us with personal data, you shall be deemed to have agreed to the terms in this Policy. Please do not provide us with any personal data if you do not agree to the terms in this Policy.
1. What personal data is collected
In your interaction with us, you may be providing us with personal data such as your name, address, birthdate, email address, telephone number and any other information which can identify you or some other person.
2. How is the collected personal data used
2.1 We use the personal data provided to us for the purposes of providing services related to or arising out of our scope of engagement. This includes, where applicable:-
providing you with the services that you have requested;
preparing documents;
billing purposes;
resolving any problems or disputes you may encounter in relation to our services.
2.2 We may also use the personal data for purposes connected or relevant to our business, such as:-
complying with legal and regulatory obligations and requirements, including but not limited to conducting conflict searches, and “know your client” checks;
enforcing obligations owed to us;
accounting, risk management, compliance and record keeping purposes;
carrying out research, planning and statistical analysis;
providing you with updates on the law e.g. through newsletters and bulletins;
marketing our services to you;
staff training.
2.3 Rodyk is associated with firms which are located in or operate from a number of different countries (“our Associates”). You agree that we may disclose the personal data you provide to us to our Associates for the purpose of providing services to you, conducting conflict checks and marketing the services of ourselves and/or our Associates to you and for the purposes set out in Paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2. You also agree that our Associates may also use the personal data for the purposes set out in Paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2.
2.4 If we need to use your personal data for any other purposes, we will notify you and obtain your consent beforehand. You will be given the opportunity to withhold or withdraw your consent for the use of your personal data for these other purposes.
3. Disclosure of information
3.1 We will only disclose your personal data to third parties where you have provided us consent, and in the situations expressly set out in in this Policy.
3.2 We may disclose or share your personal data with third parties (who provide necessary services to us), such as:-
service providers, associates and data processors working on our behalf and providing services such as commercial investigative work, hosting and maintenance services, analysis services, e-mail messaging services, delivery and courier services, handling of payment transactions, due diligence checks, etc.
our consultants and professional advisers (such as accountants and auditors).
3.3 You agree that we may transfer your personal data to any location outside of Singapore for the purposes set out in this Policy. If we do so, we will ensure that such personal data is protected to a standard comparable to the protection accorded to personal data under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (No. 26 of 2012) of Singapore.
4. Security
We endeavor to take precautions to ensure that the information you have provided is protected against unauthorised or unintended use, access or disclosure. However, we cannot be held responsible for unauthorised or unintended use, access or disclosure that is beyond our control.
5. Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable in any event for any special, exemplary, punitive, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind or for any loss of reputation or goodwill, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, strict liability, statute or otherwise, suffered as a result of unauthorised or unintended use, access or disclosure of your personal data.
6. Changes to this Policy
We may amend this Policy from time to time and the amended Policy will be published on www.rodykip.com. Your continued interaction with us indicates your acceptance of the amended Policy, which will apply to all personal data previously provided to us.
7. Contacting Us
7.1 If you do not accept the amended Policy or if you wish to withdraw any consent you have given us at any time, or if you wish to update or have access to your personal data, you may contact us:
Attention to : Data Protection Officer
Email : dpo@rodykip.com
7.2 We will endeavor to respond to your request within 30 days, and if that is not possible, we will inform you of the time by which we will respond to you.
7.3 We may be prevented by law from complying with any request that you may make. We may also decline any request that you may make if the law permits us to do so.
7.4 In many circumstances, we need to use your personal data in order for us to provide our services and/or fulfill our scope of engagement. If you do not provide us with the required personal data, or if you do not accept the amended Policy or withdraw your consent to our use and/or disclosure of your personal data for these purposes, it may not be possible for us to continue to serve you or fulfill our scope of engagement.
7.5 We may charge you a fee for responding to your request for access to the personal data which we hold about you, or for information about the ways in which we have (or may have) used your personal data. If a fee is to be charged, we will inform you of the amount beforehand and respond to your request after payment is received.
8. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of Singapore.