Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Growth Academy Asia ("we", "us", "our") operates a digital platform that includes an HR directory, supplier listings, event listings, and related content services accessible via growthacademyasia.com and directory.growthacademyasia.com.

We act as the data controller for personal data collected through our platform. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at hello@growthacademyasia.com.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Name
• Email address
• Job title and company (if submitted in forms or listings)
• Profile and directory listing information
• Messages submitted through contact forms
• Content submitted for publication (e.g. blog articles, listings, profiles)

2.2 Information collected automatically

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and usage behaviour
• Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How we use your information

• Operate and maintain the HR directory platform
• Display and manage user profiles and listings
• Match suppliers with relevant HR and business opportunities
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Send important platform updates and communications
• Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the platform
• Analyse traffic and platform engagement

4. Sharing of information

We do not sell personal data. We may share information only in the following cases:

• With other users where information is publicly listed (e.g. directory profiles)
• With service providers supporting website operations (hosting, analytics, email systems)
• When required by law or legal process

5. Public listings and visibility

By submitting a profile, listing, or article, you acknowledge that certain information may be publicly visible on the directory platform. This may include your name, company, bio, services, and contact details you choose to display.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve site functionality, understand user behaviour, and measure platform performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain business operations.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access your personal data, request correction or deletion, withdraw consent, and request restriction of processing. Requests can be made via email.

9. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-party services

We may use third-party tools such as analytics, hosting, and email providers. These services may process data under their own privacy policies.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related queries, contact hello@growthacademyasia.com.