Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Singapore Car Dealership's Cookies Policy. This comprehensive document explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and deliver information to website owners. Cookies enable us to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions on our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested, such as accessing secure areas or using the shopping cart functionality, cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and enhance user experience.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a vehicle showcase video or leaving a comment. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

3. How We Use Cookies

Our Singapore Car Dealership uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with the best possible service:

GDPR Compliance and Consent Mode v2

We have implemented Google's Consent Mode v2 to ensure full compliance with GDPR requirements. This advanced consent management system allows us to adjust how cookies and tags behave based on your consent choices. When you decline certain cookie categories, our analytics and advertising tools operate in a privacy-enhanced mode, ensuring your data protection rights are respected while still allowing us to gather essential insights.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their cookies. We carefully select our third-party partners to ensure they meet high standards of data protection and privacy.

4.1 Categories of Third-Party Services

Important Notice About Third-Party Cookies

While we strive to work only with reputable third-party service providers who respect your privacy, we cannot control how they use the data collected through their cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices. You have the right to opt out of third-party cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.

5. Your Control Over Cookies

You have several options to manage and control cookies on our website. We respect your right to privacy and provide you with comprehensive tools to customize your cookie preferences.

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can access this consent manager at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer. The consent manager provides detailed information about each cookie category and allows you to make granular choices about which cookies you want to enable.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some features of our website may not function properly or may be inaccessible.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device settings. Both iOS and Android devices provide options to limit ad tracking and manage cookie preferences for web browsers and applications.

7. Cookie Duration and Retention

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

7.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for maintaining your session as you navigate through our website and are typically used for shopping cart functionality and authentication.

7.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits. The retention period varies depending on the cookie's purpose, ranging from a few days to up to two years for certain analytics and advertising cookies.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email if you have an account with us. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Special Considerations for Singapore Users

While our primary focus is GDPR compliance, we also respect Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Singapore residents have similar rights regarding their personal data and cookie usage. We ensure that our cookie practices align with both European and Singaporean data protection standards, providing you with robust privacy protections regardless of your location.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Singapore or the European Economic Area. When cookies facilitate the transfer of your personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Your Privacy Matters

At Singapore Car Dealership, we take your privacy seriously. We are committed to transparency in our data practices and providing you with meaningful control over your personal information. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please use the cookie settings manager on our website or adjust your browser preferences. We continuously review and update our privacy practices to ensure we meet the highest standards of data protection and provide you with a secure, personalized browsing experience.