Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BBTea.sg ("we", "us", or "our") operates as a free, editorial directory of bubble tea shops in Singapore. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit bbtea.sg, how we use it, and your rights under the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

By using BBTea.sg, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

BBTea.sg does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse the directory. We have no login forms, comment sections, or newsletter sign-ups.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, analytics tools and our hosting provider may automatically collect:

• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search query that brought you here
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• General geographic location (country/city level, derived from IP address)
• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Clicks on outbound links (e.g. links to brand websites or map services)

This data is aggregated and used only to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We do not build individual profiles of visitors.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies or collect usage data:

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

The data collected is used solely to:

• Understand which pages and features are most useful to visitors
• Identify and fix technical errors
• Improve the directory's content and navigation

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Links

BBTea.sg links to external websites (brand homepages, Google Maps, food delivery apps). Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Directory Listings Data

Information about bubble tea brands and outlets displayed on BBTea.sg is sourced from publicly available information, including brand websites, social media, and our own editorial research. We do not publish personal data about private individuals.

If you are a brand representative and believe information about your business is inaccurate or should be removed, please contact us at the address below.

7. Data Retention

Aggregated analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' default retention settings (up to 26 months). We do not store any personally identifiable data on our own servers beyond what our hosting provider (Cloudflare) logs for security and performance purposes.

8. Your Rights (PDPA)

Under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012, you have the right to:

• Request access to personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Withdraw consent to the collection or use of your personal data

Given the nature of our site (no user accounts, no form submissions), we are unlikely to hold identifiable personal data about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 10.

9. Children's Privacy

BBTea.sg is a general-audience directory and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of BBTea.sg after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.