Cookie
Policy
Openyardpaper — Tampines, Singapore
Last Updated: 2024
Governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012 of Singapore.
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Openyardpaper. As a premier resource for Singapore tax optimization and IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore) tax relief strategies, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and data protection.
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore and the Advisory Guidelines on Key Concepts in the PDPA, we ensure that your browsing experience is secure and that you remain in control of your digital footprint.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
In the context of tax planning and IRAS-related calculations, cookies help us remember your inputs in tax calculators, maintain your session security, and analyze which tax relief guides are most relevant to our users in Tampines and across Singapore.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and the requirements of Singaporean data regulations:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas or use tax calculation tools.
| Example | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state | Session |
| CSRF-TOKEN | Security / Fraud prevention | Session |
Analytical/Performance Cookies
They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way Openyardpaper works, ensuring users find IRAS relief info easily.
| Example | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | User behavior grouping | 24 hours |
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this to make our advertising more relevant to your interests in Singapore tax law.
| Example | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel targeting | 3 months |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the PDPA, we generally require your consent to collect, use, or disclose your personal data, including data collected via cookies.
- Necessary Cookies: These are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website. Consent is not strictly required for these under current PDPA guidelines for basic functionality.
- Non-Essential Cookies: We only deploy Analytical and Marketing cookies if you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies.
We use services such as Google Analytics and LinkedIn Insight Tag to understand the demographics of our audience seeking tax relief advice in Singapore.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. If you choose to block all cookies (including essential ones), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site, specifically interactive tax relief calculators.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies
7. Contact & Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices in Tampines, Singapore, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Openyardpaper Legal Department
Address: 26 Main Street, Tampines
Email:
Phone: +65 9088 6835