Privacy & Terms

VentureNext ("we," "us," or "our") is a platform that connects startup founders, remote teams, distributed teams, freelancers, and solopreneurs with perks related to B2B services, SaaS/AI tools, and lifestyle benefits such as coworking and coliving, primarily in Singapore and Malaysia, with some offerings available globally. We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore and the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) of Malaysia, as well as other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website (the "Site") or services. By using the Site or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or provide any personal data.

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you fill out forms to access perks from our partners. This may include:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any other details you provide in the form (e.g., company name, job title, or preferences related to perks)

We do not require you to create an account or sign up to browse the Site or view general perk information. However, to redeem certain perks, you may need to submit the above details directly to us or our partners.

We may also automatically collect non-personal data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site) through cookies or similar technologies. This helps us improve the Site and understand user behavior. For more on cookies, see Section 7 below.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, or biometric data) unless it is voluntarily provided and necessary for a specific perk, in which case we will seek explicit consent.

• Directly from you: Via forms on the Site when you request access to perks.

• Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) as you browse the Site.

• From third parties: If our partners share data with us related to your perk redemption (with your consent), or from public sources if applicable.

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To facilitate your access to perks from our partners (e.g., sharing your details with partners to verify eligibility or process requests).

• To communicate with you about perks, updates, or related offers.

• To improve and customize the Site and our services.

• To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping under PDPA requirements.

• For internal analytics, research, and business development.

• To prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect our rights.

We may disclose your personal data:

• To our partners (e.g., perk providers in Singapore, Malaysia, or globally) to enable you to redeem perks.

• To service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email services) who assist us, under strict confidentiality agreements.

• If required by law, such as to government authorities in Singapore or Malaysia.

• In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition), where the new entity agrees to similar protections.

We will not use or disclose your personal data for purposes other than those notified to you, unless we obtain your consent or it is permitted by law (e.g., for emergency situations or legal compliance).

Under the Singapore and Malaysia PDPA, we rely on your consent as the primary basis for processing. Where consent is not required (e.g., for contractual necessity or legitimate interests like site improvement), we will still handle data responsibly.

By submitting your personal data, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described here. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 10), but this may limit your ability to access certain perks. Withdrawal does not affect processing already completed or required by law.

We will not collect data from individuals under 18 without parental consent. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

We take steps to ensure your personal data is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. You can help by providing accurate information and notifying us of changes.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, no online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities (e.g., PDPC in Singapore or PDP Commissioner in Malaysia) as required by law, including within specified timelines (e.g., 72 hours for notifiable breaches in Singapore).

We use cookies to enhance your experience (e.g., remembering preferences). You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Some third-party services (e.g., analytics) may place cookies, but we ensure they comply with PDPA standards. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising without consent.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., until a perk is redeemed or for legal retention periods, typically 2-7 years under applicable laws). Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your data may be transferred to or stored in countries outside Singapore or Malaysia (e.g., for global perks or cloud services). We ensure recipients provide a standard of protection comparable to the PDPA, through contracts or binding corporate rules.

Under the Singapore and Malaysia PDPA, you have rights to:

• Access your personal data we hold.

• Request correction of inaccurate data.

• Withdraw consent (subject to limitations).

• Object to processing in certain cases.

• Request data portability (where applicable).

Fees may apply for excessive requests

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. We will notify you via the Site or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.