YEAB's Privacy Policy
Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei (YEAB) Last Updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei (“YEAB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, website visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website at yeabrunei.com and our membership services.
By using our website or becoming a member of YEAB, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you register as a member or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number and WhatsApp contact
- Business name and industry
- Job title or position within your organisation
- Website URL
- Social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
- Profile photograph
- Any other information submitted through our membership forms
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Device type and operating system
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, or payment processors when you interact with our content or complete a transaction.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Membership management — to process and maintain your YEAB membership
- Member directory — to display your profile on our public Members page (name, business, industry, and contact details you have consented to share)
- Communications — to send you updates, event invitations, newsletters, and association announcements
- Events — to register you for and manage your attendance at YEAB events and programmes
- Website improvement — to analyse how visitors use our site and improve user experience
- Legal obligations — to comply with applicable laws and regulations in Brunei Darussalam
4. Member Directory & Public Profiles
As part of your YEAB membership, your profile information may be displayed on our public Member Directory. This includes your name, business name, industry, member position, and any contact links you have provided.
If you wish to update or remove any information from your public profile, please contact us at the details provided in Section 9.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers — third-party vendors who help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver communications (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms)
- YEAB partners — only with your explicit consent for specific programmes or initiatives
- Legal authorities — when required by law, regulation, or lawful government request in Brunei Darussalam
All third-party service providers are required to handle your data securely and only for the purpose for which it was shared.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you navigate our site
- Improve website performance
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our website may not function correctly without cookies.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you cancel your membership or request deletion of your data, we will remove your information from our active systems within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or administrative purposes.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We encourage you to use strong passwords and to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account or personal information.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request removal of your data from our public directory or systems
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly
- Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: yeabrunei@gmail.com WhatsApp: +673 832 1288 Address: Brunei Darussalam
We will respond to your request within 14 business days.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or partner pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
11. Children's Privacy
YEAB’s services are intended for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of our website or membership services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei (YEAB) Email: yeabrunei@gmail.com Website: yeabrunei.com Brunei Darussalam
This Privacy Policy was prepared in good faith to reflect YEAB’s data practices. It does not constitute legal advice. YEAB reserves the right to amend this policy at any time.