Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how DailyBeam (dailybeam.pro), operated by Cheryl as a personal blog, collects, uses and protects personal data when you visit the site or contact me. I am based in Singapore and handle data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and its subsidiary legislation, as applicable to a small personal website.

1. Who is responsible for your data

The data controller for this website is Cheryl, writing as DailyBeam. You can reach me at [email protected], by phone at +65 6228 4652, or by post at Blk 5 Jalan Kukoh, #04-32, Singapore 162005. This is a personal blog — not a company, agency or registered business entity. There is no separate data protection officer; I handle enquiries myself.

2. What personal data I collect

Most of DailyBeam can be read without giving me any information. I do not operate user accounts, paid subscriptions, comment systems or mailing lists on this site. Personal data is collected only in these situations:

• Contact form: When you submit the form on /contact.php, I receive your name, email address and message content. You must tick the PDPA consent checkbox before submission; it is not pre-selected.
• Email or phone: If you write or call me directly using the details on this site, I receive whatever information you choose to share.
• Cookies: If you interact with the cookie banner, a small preference file may be stored in your browser (see Section 5).
• Server logs: Like most websites, the hosting provider may automatically record technical data such as IP address, browser type, referring page and access time. I do not use this data to identify individuals unless required for security or legal reasons.

I do not knowingly collect data from anyone under thirteen. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through the contact form, please tell me and I will delete it promptly.

3. Why I use your data and the legal basis

Under the PDPA, organisations must have a purpose for collecting personal data and must not use it beyond that purpose without consent or another valid basis. For DailyBeam, the purposes are narrow:

• To read and reply to your contact form message or direct enquiry.
• To correct factual errors you point out about a post or page.
• To remember your cookie preferences if you set them via the banner.
• To maintain basic site security and diagnose technical faults via server logs.

I do not sell personal data. I do not use your contact details for marketing, newsletters or advertising. I do not profile visitors or build audience segments. If I ever wanted to use data for a new purpose, I would update this policy and, where required, ask for your consent first.

4. How long I keep data

Contact form submissions are kept in my email inbox for as long as needed to respond and for a reasonable period afterward — typically up to twelve months — unless you ask me to delete them sooner or unless I need to retain a record of correspondence for legal reasons. Cookie preference data expires after six months from the date you set it, after which the banner will appear again on your next visit. Server logs are retained according to my hosting provider's schedule, which I do not control directly but which is generally short-term.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

DailyBeam uses a cookie banner with three options: Accept all, Reject all, and Customise. Strictly necessary cookies are not used for tracking — the site functions without cookies except for storing your banner choice. If you accept or customise preferences, a cookie named dailybeam_consent may be written to your browser containing a JSON record of your choices (necessary, analytics, preferences, marketing). This cookie lasts six months and is stored with SameSite=Lax and site-wide path scope.

At present I do not embed third-party analytics, advertising pixels or social media widgets that set their own cookies. If that changes, I will update this policy and the cookie banner before enabling such tools. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not block access to any page content.

6. Who receives your data

Personal data from the contact form is sent by email to my inbox at [email protected] (the operational address behind the contact form handler) and to [email protected] for correspondence. My hosting and email providers may process data on servers located outside Singapore. Where data crosses borders, I rely on their standard contractual protections and reasonable security practices. I do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers or social platforms.

7. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal data — HTTPS for pages where supported, a honeypot field on the contact form to reduce automated spam, and access limited to my own devices and accounts. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. If you are concerned about sending sensitive information, consider using a general description rather than detailed personal particulars, or contact me by phone instead.

8. Your rights under the PDPA

Subject to exceptions in the PDPA, you may have the right to:

• Ask whether I hold personal data about you and obtain a copy.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (for example, contact form submission or optional cookies).
• Request deletion of data I no longer need for the original purpose.

To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with enough detail for me to locate your message. I will respond within a reasonable time. If you remain unsatisfied, you may contact the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in Singapore for guidance on your options.

9. Links to other websites

Posts may mention external places or services. This site does not routinely link to third-party sites except where useful for context. If you follow a link away from dailybeam.pro, that site's privacy practices apply — not this policy.

10. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy when the site changes or when law or guidance requires it. The "Last updated" date at the top will change accordingly. Material changes will be reflected on this page; I will not reduce your rights retroactively without notice.

11. Personal blog disclaimer

DailyBeam is a personal blog. Entries reflect my own experiences, opinions and memories at the time of writing. They are not professional, medical, legal, financial or fitness advice. Descriptions of places and people are written from my perspective; I do not claim to speak for others. If you believe something published here is wrong, please contact me and I will review it.

12. Contact for privacy matters

For any question about this policy or your personal data:

Cheryl — DailyBeam
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6228 4652
Address: Blk 5 Jalan Kukoh, #04-32, Singapore 162005