Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow us to understand how you interact with our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. This information is then sent back to our website each time you visit.

2. How We Use Cookies

Bramble Voyage uses cookies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze website traffic and performance
• To provide personalized content and advertisements
• To understand how visitors interact with our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to provide you with more relevant advertisements and content. They remember that you have visited our website and share this information with other organizations such as advertisers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:

4.1 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: For social sharing and Facebook Pixel tracking
• Instagram: For embedded content and social integration
• YouTube: For embedded videos and analytics

4.2 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (Note: We do not use Google Tag Manager as requested)
• Hotjar: For user behavior analysis and heatmaps

4.3 Communication Tools

• MailChimp: For newsletter management
• WhatsApp Business: For customer support integration

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie settings

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using your browser's cookie management tools
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website.

Popular Browser Cookie Settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

6.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They're essential for website functionality during your visit.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

6.3 Cookie Expiration Periods

• Essential cookies: Session to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 30 days to 2 years
• Marketing cookies: 90 days to 1 year

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

7.1 Essential Cookies Disabled

• Contact forms may not function properly
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some security features may not work

7.2 Analytics Cookies Disabled

• We can't improve website performance based on usage data
• Error reporting may be limited

7.3 Marketing Cookies Disabled

• You may see less relevant advertisements
• Social media integration may be limited
• Personalized content recommendations won't work

8. Mobile App Considerations

While Bramble Voyage currently operates only a website, if we develop mobile applications in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used. These would be governed by updated privacy and cookie policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data to countries outside Singapore. We ensure that all such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our website functionality
• Legal requirements
• Third-party services we use
• Industry best practices

When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or by email.

12. Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For marketing and analytics cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For website functionality and security
• Contractual Necessity: For providing requested services

13. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

14. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, please contact us:

15. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore (PDPC)
• All About Cookies (www.allaboutcookies.org)
• Your browser's help section for cookie management