Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how QuartzPath Interior Design Pte Ltd ("QuartzPath," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session Management: Maintain your session while browsing our site
• Security: Protect against security threats and fraud
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage, popular pages, and user behavior
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• Traffic Analysis: Understand visitor demographics and interests
• Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content:

• Personalization: Show relevant content based on your interests
• Retargeting: Display our ads on other websites you visit
• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social media features
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the success of our advertising campaigns

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences:

• Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
• Display Preferences: Save your display and layout preferences
• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
• Location Settings: Remember your location preferences

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years	Analytics
_ga_*	Google Analytics - session information	2 years	Analytics
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year	Essential
session_id	Maintains your browsing session	Session	Essential
form_data	Temporarily stores form information	1 hour	Functional

5. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with their content.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• 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
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Cookie Management Tools

You can also use third-party tools to manage cookies:

• Browser extensions for cookie management
• Privacy-focused browsers
• Ad blockers with cookie blocking features

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Inability to submit contact forms
• Loss of session information
• Reduced website functionality
• Security vulnerabilities

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies:

• Does not affect website functionality
• Prevents us from understanding user behavior
• May limit our ability to improve the website

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies:

• Does not affect core website functionality
• May result in less relevant advertising
• Prevents personalized content delivery

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

On mobile devices, similar technologies to cookies may be used:

• Mobile Identifiers: Device-specific identifiers for analytics and advertising
• Local Storage: HTML5 local storage and similar technologies
• App Analytics: In-app analytics and tracking (if applicable)

9. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside Singapore. When you consent to cookies, you also consent to the international transfer of data to these providers, subject to appropriate safeguards.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means.

11. Updates to This Policy

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

• Our use of cookies and similar technologies
• Legal requirements and regulations
• Industry best practices
• Third-party services we use

When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may visit:

• Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore
• All About Cookies
• Cookiepedia