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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Ascent Motors ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our automotive consultation and acquisition services.

This policy applies to information collected through our showroom, website, telephone communications, and any other interactions with our business. We comply fully with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and all applicable data protection regulations.

Information We Collect

Contact Information

We collect personal details necessary for providing our services, including your name, telephone number, email address, mailing address, and preferred method of communication.

Consultation Information

During our Interest Exploration and Guided Selection services, we gather information about your automotive preferences, lifestyle considerations, budget parameters, and vehicle requirements to provide personalised recommendations.

Transaction Information

For vehicle acquisitions, we collect identification documents, financial information necessary for financing arrangements, and documentation required for vehicle registration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Communication Records

We maintain records of our communications with you, including emails, telephone conversations (where notified), and meeting notes to ensure continuity of service.

Website Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site through cookies and similar technologies.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities.
Contract Fulfilment: Processing necessary to provide services you have engaged us for.
Legitimate Interest: Processing for business purposes that do not override your fundamental rights.
Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with Singapore law and regulations.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information enables us to:

Provide personalised automotive consultation and selection services
Communicate with you regarding inquiries, appointments, and service updates
Process vehicle acquisitions including documentation and registration
Coordinate financing and insurance arrangements where requested
Improve our services based on client feedback and interactions
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Protect our business interests and prevent fraud

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

Consultation Records: Seven years from last interaction
Transaction Records: Seven years as required by law
Marketing Preferences: Until consent is withdrawn
Website Analytics: Twenty-four months

Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information:

Secure electronic systems with encryption and access controls
Physical security measures for document storage
Staff training on data protection responsibilities
Regular security assessments and updates
Incident response procedures for potential breaches

Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

Request information about what personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.

Right of Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for processing activities based on consent at any time.

Right to Data Portability

Request transfer of your personal data in a commonly used format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below. We will respond to valid requests within thirty days.

Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist in our operations:

Financial Institutions: For financing arrangements you request
Insurance Providers: For insurance quotations and policies
Government Authorities: LTA and other regulatory bodies as required
Analytics Providers: For website performance analysis

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and may only use your data for specified purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily processed within Singapore. If any transfer outside Singapore becomes necessary, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with PDPA requirements.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct notification. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

333 Orchard Road, #01-01 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238867