This Cookie Policy explains how UTU Pte. Ltd. ("utu”) uses cookies and related technologies across our platforms, including our corporate website (utu.global) and web-based applications (together, the “Platforms”). utu uses the highest applicable standard where different privacy or data protection laws are in effect. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit the Website. Cookies help the Website function properly, enhance performance, remember preferences, and, in some cases, customise advertisements or content.
Cookies may be set by utu (“first-party cookies”), or by third parties (“third-party cookies”) whose services are used on the Website.
This Cookie Policy contains links to other websites that offer information on cookies and opt-out options. Neither these websites nor the third-party entities running them are associated with us. We provide links to external websites for your convenience and information, but we have no control over their content.
2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use the following categories of cookies on the Website.
i. Classic Cookies (Strictly Necessary/Essential Cookies)
Classic cookies are necessary for the website to operate and provide essential features such as:
- secure access and session management including navigation continuity,
- system security and stability,
- load balancing,
- storing your cookie consent preferences.
These cookies are required for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
ii. Performance Cookies (Non-essential Cookies)
Performance cookies help utu to understand how users interact with the website, allowing utu to optimise performance and user experience. These cookies may collect information, usually in aggregated form, such as pages visited, interaction patterns, or error reports.
iii. Customised Cookies (Non-essential Cookies)
Customized Cookies allow us to tailor content or communications and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These cookies may involve third-party technologies and may support personalization or advertising-related activities.
3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies used on the Website are placed by third-party service providers to support our operations. Where required by applicable law, third-party cookies are not used unless and until you have provided consent through our cookie settings.
Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Website, such as which pages are visited and how you navigate the Website. This helps us improve the Website and user experience. These cookies fall under the "Performance Cookies" category. Google also provides an optional browser add-on that allows users to prevent Google Analytics from being used in their browser.
More information on Google Analytics and Opt-out:
- Google Analytics https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
- Google Analytics Opt-out https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TARGETED ADVERTISING
We may occasionally collaborate with outside companies (the "advertising partners") that help distribute, measure, or optimise promotional or advertising content on our website.
Where such technologies involve the use of cookies or similar tracking technologies, they are classified as Customized Cookies and are used only where you have provided consent, where required by applicable law.
Some of these companies participate in industry self-regulatory programs that offer additional information and opt-out choices relating to interest-based advertising.
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://thenai.org/how-to-opt-out/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU): https://youronlinechoices.eu/
5. MANAGING COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER
Your web browser's settings allow you to directly manage cookies. Most browsers allow you to remove or block cookies at any time. Information about how to manage cookies can usually be found in the “Help” section of your browser. Disabling or blocking certain cookies, particularly Classic (strictly necessary/essential) cookies, may affect how the Website functions and limit the services we are able to provide. The browser-based controls for managing cookies are supplementary and do not replace the cookie consent choices available on the Website.
6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Cookie-related data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal data transferred internationally.
7. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy may be updated regularly to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or the law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Where required, we will seek renewed consent.
8. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at inquirytaxfree@utu.global