Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 24, 2025

At seocopywritingservices.org ("Website"), operated by SEO Copywriting Services ("we," "us," or "our"), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website performance, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in compliance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and other applicable data protection laws.

This Cookie Policy is effective as of April 24, 2025, and applies to all users of our Website. It forms part of our Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our Website. They store information about your browsing activities, such as preferences or session data, and are sent back to the Website on subsequent visits to provide a seamless experience. We also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our Website to support its functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics or advertising platforms.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies to provide and improve our Website and Services:

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes, in compliance with the PDPA:

• Website Functionality: To ensure the Website operates correctly, such as maintaining your session during navigation or enabling secure payment processing.
• Performance Optimization: To analyze Website usage and identify areas for improvement, such as reducing load times or enhancing navigation.
• Personalization: To tailor your experience by remembering your preferences or displaying relevant content.
• Analytics and Reporting: To generate anonymized reports on Website traffic, user behavior, and campaign performance to inform our business decisions.
• Marketing: To deliver targeted advertisements or promotional content, either on our Website or through third-party platforms, with your explicit consent.

Where cookies collect Personal Data (e.g., IP addresses or user IDs), we process such data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, ensuring transparency and lawful use.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device to support our Website’s functionality and analytics. These include:

• Google Analytics: To track and analyze Website usage, generating anonymized reports on visitor behavior.
• Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions, such as Stripe or PayPal, which may use cookies to verify transactions.
• Advertising Platforms: To serve targeted ads on platforms like Google Ads or social media, only with your consent.

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers. We encourage you to review their policies for details on how they handle your data:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Stripe Privacy Policy

We ensure that third-party providers comply with data protection standards comparable to the PDPA when processing your Personal Data.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on our Website. You can manage your preferences through the following methods:

• Cookie Consent Tool: Upon visiting our Website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing cookies). Essential cookies are always enabled to ensure Website functionality.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. For example:
  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
• Do Not Track (DNT): Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can opt out of tracking by disabling analytics or marketing cookies.

To opt out of third-party advertising cookies, you can visit opt-out pages such as:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

If you have questions about managing cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Consent and Withdrawal

By using our Website, you consent to the use of essential cookies necessary for its operation. For non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing), we will obtain your explicit consent via our cookie consent tool, as required by the PDPA and applicable laws.

You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences through our cookie consent tool or browser settings. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal, but it may limit certain Website features or personalized content.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data collected through cookies, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (e.g., via HTTPS).
• Access controls to limit who can process cookie-related data.
• Regular security reviews of our systems and third-party providers.

While we strive to protect your data, no online system is entirely secure. In the event of a data breach involving cookie data, we will notify you and the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore as required by the PDPA.

8. Data Retention

Personal Data collected through cookies is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy or as required by law. For example:

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies, such as those used for analytics, may be retained for up to 24 months or until you delete them.
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.

When cookie data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

9. Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have rights regarding Personal Data collected through cookies, including:

• Access: Request information about the Personal Data we collect via cookies and how it is used.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Opt out of non-essential cookies, as described in Section 5.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days, subject to identity verification. Additional details about your rights are available in our Privacy Policy.

10. International Data Transfers

Some third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) may process cookie data outside Singapore. When this occurs, we ensure that:

• The recipient complies with data protection standards comparable to the PDPA.
• Appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place.

By consenting to non-essential cookies, you agree to the potential transfer of cookie-related data to countries outside Singapore for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

If we make material changes that affect your rights, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website before the changes take effect.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your Personal Data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within three (3) business days. For urgent matters, please indicate "Urgent: Cookie Policy Request" in the subject line of your email.

You may also contact the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore for complaints or further assistance:

PDPC Website: www.pdpc.gov.sg