Privacy Policy

At Pacific Polythene Pte Ltd (“Pacific Polythene” or “we”), our customers’ privacy is important to us and we are committed to safeguarding all personal information securely. This privacy policy (“Policy”) describes how this information is collected, used, stored and collaborated within our website or when purchases of products or services are made on Pacific Polythene.

This Policy is subject to updates that reflect ongoing developments in our business and compliance with applicable laws. All updates to this Policy will be published on our website for clarity.

Pacific Polythene does not retain personal data longer than necessary except when required legally. For this Policy, the term “personal data” shall be described as it is in the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), which itself may be subject to amendments or supplementation from time to time.

1. Personal data collected by Pacific Polythene Pte Ltd may include:

Full name
Date of Birth
Gender
Residential or mailing address
Electronic mailing (email) address
Mobile or home telephone number
Internet IP address, browsing history, and other online activities (e.g. online shopping)
Photographs and video recordings from Pacific Polythene’s retail stores or events/roadshows/campaigns
Profile photos or videos from Instant Messaging and Video Call Apps (e.g. WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE)

2. Collection of Personal Data

Personal data collected by Pacific Polythene will only be used or disclosed for the specific purpose(s) it was collected unless required or authorised under the PDPA or other applicable laws.

Pacific Polythene may collect personal data via:

Online user account registration/account update/checkout forms
Survey or feedback forms
Photographs taken during events/roadshows/campaigns in partnership or association with Pacific Polythene
Online chat on Pacific Polythene’s website
Verbal communications with Pacific Polythene staff
Correspondence or electronic mail (email)
Feedback submissions
Messages posted on Pacific Polythene’s social media platform(s) (e.g. Facebook)
Closed-circuit television at Pacific Polythene’s retail stores or premises
Third-party business partners or associates of Pacific Polythene

In addition to the above, Pacific Polythene may use the following technology to collect information automatically:

User activity on Pacific Polythene’s website
Web beacons, clear pixels, or pixel tags
Cookies
Flash Cookies
Visitor Declaration Form
Analytical tags
Web server logs
Instant Messaging Apps (e.g. WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE)

3. Use of Personal Data

Data will only be used for purposes deemed reasonable by Pacific Polythene. Depending on the services required or utilised, these may include:

Services

Internal records
Identity verification
Home and/or online delivery order processing and execution
Enhancing website shopping experience on Pacific Polythene
Facilitating purchase payments and refund processing
Responding to and handling inquiries, complaints, and feedback
Disputes or discrepancy resolution
Other actions related to services, products, or goods sold by Pacific Polythene

Communications

Marketing information dissemination (e.g. promotions, products, services, news, business operation updates, and developments) from Pacific Polythene and our partners
Surveys regarding customer satisfaction with Pacific Polythene’s products and services
Publishing customer’s compliments and feedback
Relaying information regarding reasonable transaction discrepancies or recovery of personal belongings in Pacific Polythene’s premises

Security and developments

Managing safety and security of Pacific Polythene’s premises and services
Performing business analysis
Complying with applicable laws and regulations or to assist law enforcement
Assisting relevant authorities in contact tracing

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

Pacific Polythene will not disclose, share, transfer, sell or rent personal data to third parties without consent of its owner. However, Pacific Polythene reserves the right to disclose relevant data elements when engaging third-party service providers to facilitate its business operations and service provision. Data may be disclosed to the following organisations and others:

Service Providers

Telecommunication companies
Banks
Courier service companies
Data Intermediaries
Information technology companies
Auditing companies
Payment vendors
Credit card companies
Public relations agencies
Legal firms

Government Ministries or Law Enforcement Agencies

Pacific Polythene will take reasonable measures to ensure that data is disclosed only to organisations that are legally bound to comply with the PDPA.

5. Security of Personal data

Pacific Polythene has in place reasonable security measures to protect personal data in Pacific Polythene’s possession or control from unauthorised access, collection, use, disclosure, modification, or deletion. Pacific Polythene’s internal customer database system is only accessible by authorised personnel and is stored on a server protected by firewall and password. Physical access to the server is also limited only to authorised personnel.

As Pacific Polythene is not able to screen every link leading to other websites including its business partners or associates, Pacific Polythene cannot take full responsibility for any website content, security, or privacy policies outside of its jurisdiction.

Nevertheless, appropriate security measures are in place to protect personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure although it is impossible to guarantee the complete security of personal information.

6. Link to other websites

Pacific Polythene’s website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, Pacific Polythene cannot take responsibility for data in relation to actions taken after leaving Pacific Polythene’s website through these links, as Pacific Polythene does not have any control over websites. Therefore, it is recommended that users exercise caution and peruse the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

7. Contact Us

For:

Questions or feedback relating to your data or this Policy;
Requests for access and/or corrections to your data; or
Withdrawal of consent for the use of your data as stipulated in this Policy,