This privacy policy explains how My Temple Buddy collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to this website.

Who we are

My Temple Buddy is an independent accessibility project documenting Chinese temples in Singapore. The project is run by Ari and based in Singapore.

We are the data controllers for any personal information collected through this website.

What information we collect

We collect only the following information:

Information you provide voluntarily

If you collaborate with us on the project, we may collect additional information you provide (such as your professional background or affiliation), with your consent.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting platform collects basic technical information when you visit: your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit, and the time of your visit.

We use cookies for essential site functionality and to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser if you prefer.

We do not collect any sensitive personal information (such as religious beliefs, health information, or financial details) unless you choose to share it with us.

Why we collect this information

We use the information we collect for these specific purposes:

• To respond to questions, feedback, or collaboration inquiries you send us
• To understand how the site is used so we can improve it
• To send occasional updates about the project, if you have asked to receive them
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use it for advertising. We do not share it with third parties except as described below.

Who has access to your information

Your information is accessible to:

• The project team (currently [Ari] and [Aquila Goh])
• The technical service providers we use to operate the site, including:
  • Our WordPress hosting provider (Bluehost)
  • Our contact form service [name if applicable]

These service providers only access your data as needed to provide their services to us, and they are bound by their own privacy obligations.

We will only share your information with anyone outside this list if you give explicit permission, or if required by law.

How long we keep your information

• Messages sent through the contact form are kept for as long as needed to respond and follow up, then deleted within 24 months.
• Server logs are retained by our hosting provider according to their data retention practices.
• Collaborator information is kept for as long as the collaboration is active, then deleted within 24 months of the collaboration ending, unless you ask us to keep it longer for ongoing contact. 

Cookies

This site uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies that make the site work (these cannot be disabled without breaking the site)
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site

You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Doing so will not prevent you from using the site, though it may affect some features.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will post a notice on the site.

Contact us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, or would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

[email protected]

This privacy policy was last updated on [date] and applies to all visitors to mytemplebuddy.com.