Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2024

Jurisdiction: Singapore (PDPA Compliant)

Disclaimer: This document is a standard template for Stonebroom regarding its educational platform on SGX investing. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns regarding data privacy in Queenstown, Singapore, please consult a qualified legal professional.

1. Introduction to Cookies

Stonebroom ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience as you navigate our resources on Singapore Exchange (SGX) investing and ETF structures.

In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore and the Advisory Guidelines on Key Concepts in the PDPA issued by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), we are committed to being transparent about how we collect data. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

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Strictly Necessary

Essential for the website to function. These allow you to browse the SGX market data sections and use secure features. Without these, the site cannot perform basic tasks.

  • • Session Identifiers
  • • Security Protection
  • • Load Balancing

Analytics & Performance

Help us understand how beginners interact with our ETF guides. We use this data to improve the layout and content relevance of our financial education modules.

  • • Google Analytics
  • • Heatmaps
  • • Error Reporting

Targeting & Marketing

Used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests in the Singaporean stock market. They also limit the number of times you see an ad.

  • • Retargeting Pixels
  • • Social Media Integration
  • • Campaign Tracking

2. Detailed Cookie Inventory

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Distinguishes users for analytics 2 years
_gid Google Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited 24 hours
XSRF-TOKEN Stonebroom Security: Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery Session
cookie_consent Stonebroom Remembers your cookie preference settings 1 year

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These cookies are managed by third parties like Google, LinkedIn, or Meta, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those parties.

For example, our tutorials on SGX Operational Mechanics may include embedded videos from YouTube, which sets cookies to track views and preferences.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), we process cookies based on:

  • Deemed Consent: By continuing to use the site after being notified of our cookie usage, you provide deemed consent for non-intrusive cookies.
  • Express Consent: For marketing and tracking cookies that collect personally identifiable information, we seek your explicit opt-in.
  • Legitimate Interests: Necessary cookies are processed to ensure the security and operational integrity of Stonebroom's digital infrastructure in Queenstown.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the settings button below or by adjusting your browser settings.

Browser Controls:

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit the "Help" or "Settings" menu of your browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) to manage these permissions.

Mobile Settings:

On your mobile device, you can use "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Interest-Based Ads" (Android) to control marketing identifiers.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Stonebroom:

Email:

Address: 167 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150167, Queenstown

Phone: +65 9283 7991