Last updated: 10 Jan 2026
Dear Self, Love, Me (“we”, “our”, or “this website”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard personal data when you access or interact with this website.
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described herein.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact information, such as your name and email address, when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or contact us reminded.
- Usage and technical data, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URLs, and general interaction data, collected through cookies or analytics tools.
- User-generated content, including comments or feedback you submit on the website.
We limit the collection of personal data to what is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.
2. Purpose of Collection, Use, and Disclosure
Personal data collected may be used for the following purposes:
- To operate, manage, and maintain the website
- To improve website content, performance, and user experience
- To send communications or newsletters you have expressly subscribed to
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, or messages submitted by you
- To detect, prevent, and address security threats, spam, or abuse
- To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or administrative requirements
Personal data will not be used for purposes beyond those stated without your consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.
3. Consent
By voluntarily providing personal data through this website, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or unsubscribing from communications. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to provide certain services or features.
4. Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to emails or newsletters from Dear Self, Love Me:
- Your name and email address will be collected and stored securely
- Emails are sent via a third-party email service provider (MailerLite)
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in each email
Your personal data will not be sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data displayed in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to assist with spam detection and website security.
An anonymised string (hash) generated from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once approved, comments and any associated profile images may be publicly visible.
6. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, you are advised not to include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Media published on the website may be downloaded or viewed by other visitors.
7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Analyse website usage and performance
- Enhance user experience
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
WordPress-Related Cookies
- Comment cookies may store your name, email address, and website for convenience and last for up to one year
- Temporary cookies may be used to check browser compatibility
- Login cookies store authentication and display preferences
- Content-editing cookies store post IDs only and expire after one day
These cookies do not contain sensitive personal data.
8. Embedded Content and External Links
Articles on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the originating website.
Third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with embedded content, particularly if you are logged in to their platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
9. Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not disclose personal data to third parties except where:
- Necessary for website operation, security, or service provision
- Required by law or regulatory authorities
- You have provided consent
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification.
10. Third-Party Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party service providers to support website operations. These providers process personal data only for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Website Hosting
This website is hosted by Hostinger International Ltd. Personal data submitted through the website may be stored on Hostinger’s servers for website functionality, maintenance, and security.
Email Services
Email communications are managed via MailerLite. Subscriber information is stored within MailerLite’s systems and used solely for sending communications you have opted to receive. Data may be processed outside Singapore or the European Economic Area (EEA) with appropriate safeguards in place.
11. Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
- Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely
- Registered user information (if applicable) is retained until deleted by the user or administrator
12. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal data held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of personal data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
- Request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format (where applicable under GDPR)
Requests may be subject to identity verification and legal limitations.
13. Data Protection Officer
In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore, Dear Self, Love Me has designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The DPO is responsible for overseeing data protection compliance and handling enquiries or requests relating to personal data.
DPO Contact:
📧 hello@dearselfloveme.com
14. Security of Personal Data
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data in our possession or under our control from unauthorised access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, disposal, or similar risks, in accordance with the PDPA.
While we use our best endeavours to safeguard personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security and are unable to guard against all risks, including attacks by highly skilled or determined malicious parties.
By using this website, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with the transmission of information online.
15. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be processed or stored outside Singapore by third-party service providers.
Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is afforded a standard of protection comparable to that required under the PDPA and, where applicable, the GDPR.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect upon publication.