Who We Are
Introduction
World Of Lim (WOL) Is A Digital Platform That Connects The Global Lim (林) Community Through News, Events, Knowledge, Careers, And Business Opportunities. We Aim To Preserve Heritage, Foster Collaboration, And Create Online-To-Offline Engagement. This Privacy Policy Explains How We Collect, Use, Disclose, And Protect Personal Data. We Comply With The Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) And Align WithInternational Frameworks Such As The GDPR And CCPA Where Relevant.
Scope
This Policy Applies To:
- The WOL Website And Related Services (Accounts, Directory, News/Events, Enquiries, Reviews, Careers, Opportunities).
- Offline activities we organise or support (meetups, gatherings, ticketed events).
- Future features (e.g., Marketplace, RFQs, buyer–seller chat) to the extent they involve personal data.
This policy is governed by Singapore law.
Minimum Age & Responsibility
- WOL services are intended for users aged 18 and above.
- Users below 18 may only use the services with the active involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- All information provided by minors must be done under adult supervision, and responsibility rests with the supervising adult — not WOL.
- If we discover unsupervised or false information submitted by a minor without appropriate adult consent, we reserve the right to remove such data.
Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your use of WOL, we may collect:
- Account & Profile: name, email, password (hashed), display information, preferences.
- Identity & Verification: business registration, utility bill, or email domain proofs.
- Content: submissions such as news, events, reviews, media, tags, comments.
- Communications: messages, enquiries, RFQs, correspondence with us.
- Events: registrations, ticketing details, attendance, booth bookings.
- Marketplace & Purchases: shipping/billing address, payment transaction details.
- Technical Data: IP address, device/browser data, cookies, authentication and error logs.
- Usage & Analytics: profile/listing views, enquiries, RFQs, ad impressions, funnel metrics.
- Notifications: email (mandatory), optional SMS/WhatsApp and in-app alerts.
- Payments: identifiers and transaction details processed via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe).
How We Use Personal Data
We process personal data to:
- Operate the platform: accounts, authentication, submissions, moderation, enquiries, events, marketplace, careers, opportunities.
- Communicate essential updates: approvals, moderation, enquiries, reviews, events.
- Safety & integrity: verification, misuse monitoring, fraud prevention, enforcement of rules.
- Analytics & improvement: measure performance, funnels, adoption, and enhance user experience.
- Marketing & advertising: our primary revenue source. With consent (or as permitted by law), we provide promotions, sponsorships, featured placements, and event announcements.
- Events & offline activities: manage registrations, ticketing, logistics, safety.
- Legal & compliance: comply with laws, respond to authorities, manage disputes.
Consent & Opt-Out
- Consent is given when you register, submit content, or contact us.
- You may withdraw consent or opt out of marketing by adjusting your user profile settings or writing to our Data Protection Officer.
- Important: Because WOL’s main revenue stream comes from marketing and advertising, opting out may restrict or disable your access to certain features. In some cases, we may not be able to continue providing services, and your account may be removed from the portal/community.
Legal Bases for Handling Data
Under the PDPA, we rely on:
- Consent (including deemed consent by conduct).
- Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement).
- Business improvement & research exceptions, where permitted.
- Legal obligations (lawful requests, claims, audits).
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies & Similar Technologies
- Keep you signed in securely.
- Remember preferences (e.g., language).
- Measure performance and improve services.
You can manage cookies in your browser. Some features may not function without essential cookies.
Disclosure of Personal Data
We may disclose data to:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, security, payments, customer support).
- Event partners/organisers for registrations or participation.
- Marketplace counterparties (with safeguards like PII masking).
- Authorities where required by law.
- Corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions), subject to PDPA requirements.
We do not sell personal data.
International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside Singapore, we ensure recipients provide a protection standard comparable to the PDPA (e.g., contractual clauses, approved transfer mechanisms).
Data Security
We apply multiple safeguards:
- Encryption at rest and in transit.
- Access controls and least-privilege principles.
- Secure development practices, monitoring, backups, and incident response.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed for business or legal purposes:
- System logs: 12 months.
- Business communications: retained unless deleted or required by law.
- Quotations (RFQs): retention defined by the involved parties.
- Account & content data: retained while active, plus a reasonable period post-closure.
We may anonymise data for analytics and service improvement.
Your Rights
Subject to PDPA and applicable laws, you may:
- Request access to your data.
- Request correction of inaccuracies.
- Withdraw consent (with notice of consequences).
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request account closure and deletion.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Communications Preferences
- Essential communications: always sent via email.
- Optional notifications: SMS/WhatsApp, in-app (opt-in).
- Marketing: opt-out anytime (may affect continued use of the platform).
Third-Party Links
Our services may link to third-party sites not operated by WOL. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Data Breach Response
We investigate incidents promptly.
If a notifiable data breach occurs (significant harm or scale), we will notify the PDPC and affected individuals as required.Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be notified via the platform or email.
Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updates.Contact & Data Protection Officer
This platform is owned and operated by: Material changes will be notified via the platform or email.
Sino Ventures Group Pte Ltd (SVG)
39 Ubi Road 1, #02-04, Singapore 408695
Data Privacy Officer — SVG (WOL)
📮 By post: Address above
📩 Contact form: worldoflim.com/contact-us
We encourage users to familiarise themselves with the Singapore PDPA before contacting us, to avoid misunderstandings and ensure informed discussions.
We will work with you to resolve concerns constructively and, where appropriate, with the PDPC.
Last Updated: 1st Sep 2025