Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how MindDrift ("we", "us", "the site"), operated by Adrian as a personal blog at minddrift.pro, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or contact us. We aim to handle data plainly and in line with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

1. Who we are

MindDrift is a personal website published from Singapore. The data controller for purposes of this policy is Adrian, reachable at [email protected] or Blk 210 Compassvale Lane, #03-25, Singapore 540210.

2. What we collect

2.1 Information you provide

When you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, message content, and your confirmation of consent under the PDPA. We do not ask for sensitive categories of data and ask that you do not send them.

2.2 Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting may record technical logs such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamps. If you accept optional analytics cookies, we may use privacy-oriented analytics to understand aggregate page views and general traffic patterns. We do not use advertising trackers.

2.3 Cookies

Essential cookies or local storage may be used to remember cookie preferences for up to six months from your last choice. Optional analytics cookies are disabled unless you accept them via the cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing site data in your browser and revisiting the banner. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party marketing pixels on this personal blog.

3. How we use information

We use personal data to:

• Respond to messages you send through the contact form;
• Maintain site security and diagnose technical issues;
• Understand aggregated readership if you consent to analytics;
• Comply with applicable law when required.

We do not sell personal data. We do not use your contact details for marketing newsletters—you will only hear from us regarding your enquiry unless you later ask to stay in touch.

4. Legal basis and consent

Under the PDPA, we rely on your consent when you submit the contact form and tick the consent box. You may withdraw consent by emailing [email protected]; withdrawal does not affect processing already performed lawfully before withdrawal.

For essential site operation and security logs, we rely on legitimate interests in running a small personal website safely.

5. Retention

Contact form submissions are kept only as long as needed to respond and maintain a reasonable record of correspondence, typically no longer than twenty-four months, unless a longer period is required for legal or dispute purposes. Server logs are rotated on a schedule determined by our hosting provider.

6. Sharing and transfers

Data may be processed by infrastructure providers (hosting, email delivery) acting on our instructions. We choose providers with reasonable security practices. Where data is processed outside Singapore, we take steps consistent with PDPA requirements for cross-border transfers.

7. Security

We apply proportionate technical and organisational measures—HTTPS, access limits, and sensible retention—but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Please use the contact form responsibly.

8. Your rights

Subject to PDPA and applicable exceptions, you may request access to, correction of, or cessation of collection/use/disclosure of your personal data we hold. Contact [email protected] with your request. We will respond within a reasonable time.

9. Third-party links

Pages may link to external sites (for example map or reference resources). Their privacy practices are their own responsibility.

10. Children

MindDrift is written for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy where permitted by law.

12. Contact

Questions about privacy: [email protected] or +65 6228 4568, Blk 210 Compassvale Lane, #03-25, Singapore 540210.

13. Analytics specifics

If enabled, analytics cookies help us see aggregate counts—pages viewed, approximate region, device type—without building individual profiles for sale. You can change your choice anytime by clearing site data in your browser and revisiting the cookie banner.

14. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, contact us first at [email protected] so we can try to resolve the matter. You may also have rights to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission in Singapore if applicable.

15. Personal blog disclaimer

This is a personal blog. Everything here is written by me and reflects my own experiences, opinions and memories at the time of writing. Posts are personal reflections and are not professional, medical, legal, financial or fitness advice. Places and everyday moments are described from my own point of view; I do not name or speak for anyone else, and I try to write about my neighbourhood kindly and honestly. If I have got something wrong, tell me and I will fix it.

16. Hosting note

MindDrift is hosted on standard web infrastructure. Server logs may include IP addresses and request metadata for security and troubleshooting. These logs are retained according to our hosting provider's rotation schedule and are not used to build marketing profiles.