Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Singapore Voice Pte. Ltd. (“Singapore Voice”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and comparable technologies when you visit singaporevoice.pro. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data more broadly under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you load a webpage. They help websites remember preferences, keep sessions secure, and — where you consent — measure how readers engage with editorial content. Similar technologies include browser local storage (used on this site to record your cookie consent choice for up to six months) and server logs that may contain cookie identifiers.

2. Who is responsible?

The data controller for cookies and related technologies on singaporevoice.pro is Singapore Voice Pte. Ltd., UEN 202947315K, 51 Cuppage Road, #10-12, Singapore 229469. Questions about this policy: [email protected].

3. Cookie categories we use

We group cookies into the categories below. Essential cookies are always active because the site cannot function reliably without them. Analytics and marketing cookies are optional and load only after you accept them via our banner or save customised preferences.

3.1 Strictly necessary (essential)

These cookies support core operations: delivering pages over HTTPS, remembering your cookie consent decision, and protecting forms from abuse. They do not track you across unrelated websites for advertising purposes. Because they are required for service delivery, they are not switched off through the consent banner — rejecting optional cookies still allows essential cookies to run.

• singaporevoice_cookie_consent (local storage) — stores your consent choice (accept all, reject, or custom). Duration: 6 months from the date you save a preference.
• Session identifiers — may be set by our hosting/CDN layer for load balancing and security. Duration: session or up to 24 hours.

3.2 Analytics (optional)

With your consent, analytics cookies help us understand aggregate readership: which editorial sections attract attention, how visitors navigate between briefings, and whether mobile or desktop layouts perform better. We use this information to improve newsroom presentation and site performance — not to build individual advertising profiles for sale to third parties.

• Vendor: privacy-oriented analytics provider (e.g. Plausible Analytics or equivalent configured for minimal data collection).
• Typical duration: 12 months for persistent identifiers; session cookies expire when you close the browser.
• Data processed: page URL, referrer, device type, approximate region (country level), and timestamps. IP addresses may be truncated or not stored depending on vendor configuration.

3.3 Marketing and measurement (optional)

Marketing cookies, when enabled, support measurement of campaign effectiveness — for example, whether a reader arrived from a technology newsletter or search listing. We do not use these cookies to promote unrelated consumer products. They may be set by advertising platforms only if you opt in through “Accept all” or enable Marketing in the customise panel.

• Potential vendors: Google Ads conversion tags, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or comparable campaign measurement pixels — deployed only when marketing consent is granted.
• Typical duration: 30 days to 13 months depending on vendor; see vendor documentation for exact retention.
• Purpose: attribution, frequency capping, aggregated reporting to Singapore Voice — not resale of personal data.

4. Third-party vendors

Some cookies are placed by service providers acting on our instructions or, for marketing tags, under their own privacy terms when you have consented. Key vendor categories include:

• Hosting and CDN providers — essential delivery and security cookies.
• Analytics vendors — optional usage statistics as described in section 3.2.
• Advertising / measurement partners — optional tags listed in section 3.3, active only with marketing consent.
• Font delivery (Google Fonts) — your browser may request font files from Google servers; see Google’s privacy documentation for associated logging.

We review vendor contracts periodically and require appropriate data-protection commitments. A material change in vendors will be reflected in an updated version of this policy with a revised “Last updated” date.

5. How to opt out and manage cookies

You have several ways to control cookies on singaporevoice.pro:

1. On-site banner: When you first visit, choose Accept all, Reject all (blocks optional analytics and marketing), or Customise to toggle individual optional categories. Your choice is stored for six months, after which the banner may appear again.
2. Re-open preferences: Clear the singaporevoice_cookie_consent entry in your browser’s local storage for this site, then reload the page to see the banner again. Alternatively, contact [email protected] for assistance.
3. Browser controls: Most browsers let you block third-party cookies, delete existing cookies, or browse in private mode. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality, including consent memory.
4. Industry opt-out tools: For certain advertising cookies, platforms such as Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative offer additional opt-out mechanisms independent of our banner.

Rejecting optional cookies does not affect your ability to read editorial content. Essential cookies remain necessary for secure delivery and to honour your rejection preference itself.

6. Legal basis and PDPA

Under the PDPA, we rely on deemed consent and notified purpose for essential cookies required to provide the service you request. For analytics and marketing cookies, we seek your opt-in consent through the banner before activating non-essential tags. You may withdraw consent at any time using the methods in section 5 without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies, regulatory guidance, or vendor changes. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the current version. Material changes will be communicated via an on-site notice or banner where appropriate.

8. Contact

Singapore Voice Pte. Ltd.
51 Cuppage Road, #10-12, Singapore 229469
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6837 2946