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LEAN SPAC LIST PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: April 22, 2025
LEAN SPAC LIST (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of subscribers and visitors (“you”, “your”) in accordance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (No. 26 of 2012) (“PDPA”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal data.
1. Scope
This Policy applies to personal data collected via:
Our Substack newsletter subscription and related email communications
Our website and any online forms
2. Definitions
“Personal Data” means data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified from that data.
“Processing” includes collection, recording, holding, use, disclosure or any operation performed on personal data.
3. Types of Personal Data Collected
We collect only data necessary to deliver our service:
Identification & Contact: name, email address, company name, job title
Payment Information: billing address, payment method details (collected by Substack or payment processor)
Usage Data: subscription status, open/click metrics, IP address, browser/OS
4. Purpose of Collection & Use
We use your Personal Data to:
Send you the Lean SPAC List newsletter and updates
Process subscription payments and manage your account
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Analyze engagement (open rates, clicks) to improve our content
Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for marketing third‑party products without your consent.
5. Disclosure to Third Parties
We may share your Personal Data with:
Service providers (e.g. Substack, email platform, payment processor) for delivery of newsletters and payment handling
Professional advisors (legal, accounting) for compliance and audit purposes
Regulators or law enforcement, if required by law
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and PDPA‑equivalent obligations.
6. Consent & Withdrawal
By subscribing or providing Personal Data, you consent to this collection, use and disclosure. You may withdraw consent at any time by:
Unsubscribing via the link in our emails
Emailing us
Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
7. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above or as required by law. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g. SSL encryption, restricted access) to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure or alteration.
9. Cross‑Border Transfer
Your data may be processed or stored outside Singapore (e.g. by Substack servers in the U.S.). We ensure such transfers comply with PDPA requirements and that third parties provide comparable protection.
10. Access & Correction
You have the right to request access to or correction of your Personal Data. To do so, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
11. Cookies & Tracking
Our website and emails may use cookies and tracking pixels to analyze site usage and email engagement. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.
12. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the PDPA, please contact our Data Protection Officer. You may also lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll post the revised version here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
Lean SPAC List
Email: [email protected]