Privacy Policy

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Compliant Privacy Policy

PDPA Compliance Notice

This Privacy Policy complies with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). Chicago Global Capital Pte. Ltd. is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Singapore law and international best practices.

1. Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Chicago Global Capital Pte. Ltd.

UEN: 201734851Z

Address: 30 Cecil Street #16-08, Prudential Tower, Singapore 049712

MAS License: Capital Markets Services Licensee & Exempt Financial Adviser

Contact: privacy@chicago.global

Data Protection Officer: dpo@chicago.global

2. Personal Data We Collect

Account Information:

  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Professional information (company, role, industry)
  • Authentication credentials and account preferences

Financial Data:

  • Investment preferences and risk tolerance
  • Portfolio composition and performance data
  • Transaction history and analytics preferences

Technical Data:

  • IP address, browser type, device identifiers
  • Platform usage patterns and interaction data
  • Session recordings and performance metrics

3. Legal Basis for Processing (PDPA)

We process personal data under the following PDPA provisions:

  • Consent: Explicit consent for marketing communications
  • Contract: Performance of our investment analytics services
  • Legal Obligation: MAS regulatory compliance and reporting
  • Legitimate Interest: Platform security and fraud prevention

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

Primary Purposes:

  • Provide quantitative investment analytics and research
  • Generate personalized portfolio insights and recommendations
  • Maintain platform security and prevent unauthorized access
  • Comply with MAS regulations and licensing requirements

Secondary Purposes (with consent):

  • Send market insights and research updates
  • Improve platform features through usage analytics
  • Conduct client satisfaction surveys

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell or trade personal data. Limited sharing occurs only for:

  • Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, and security services
  • Regulatory Bodies: MAS compliance reporting when required
  • Legal Requirements: Court orders or law enforcement requests
  • Business Transfers: In case of mergers or acquisitions (with notice)

6. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in Singapore and other jurisdictions with adequate data protection. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
  • Adequacy decisions recognized by Singapore authorities
  • Binding Corporate Rules for internal data transfers

7. Your Rights Under PDPA

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing for legitimate interests

To exercise your rights: Contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@chicago.global. We will respond within 30 days as required by PDPA.

8. Data Security Measures

Technical Safeguards:

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • Multi-factor authentication and access controls
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance for cloud infrastructure

Organizational Measures:

  • Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
  • Incident response procedures and breach notification
  • Regular review of privacy policies and procedures

9. Data Retention

Retention Periods:

  • Account Data: Duration of business relationship + 5 years (MAS regulatory requirement), extended to 7 years per Singapore Limitation Act best practices
  • Transaction Records: 5 years from transaction date
  • Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn
  • Technical Logs: 12 months for security purposes

10. Anti-Scraping and Automated Access

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES:

  • Automated scraping, crawling, or data extraction
  • Use of bots, spiders, or automated tools
  • Reverse engineering of algorithms or analytics
  • Bulk downloading or systematic retrieval of content
  • Creating derivative databases from our data

Violations may result in immediate account termination and legal action. Our systems actively monitor for unauthorized access patterns.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Essential: Authentication and platform functionality
  • Analytics: Usage patterns and performance monitoring
  • Preferences: User settings and customization

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Regulatory Oversight

As a MAS-licensed entity, our privacy practices are subject to regulatory oversight. For data protection complaints, you may also contact:

Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)

Website: www.pdpc.gov.sg

Email: enquiries@pdpc.gov.sg

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification 30 days in advance.

14. Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries:

Data Protection Officer: dpo@chicago.global

General Privacy: privacy@chicago.global

Address: 30 Cecil Street #16-08, Prudential Tower, Singapore 049712

Last updated: October 5, 2025