Cookies Policy
Last updated: 19 September 2026
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can track usage or store data locally on your device. These tools can collect details such as browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited and time spent on those pages.
Why briefzonery uses cookies
briefzonery operates a commercial website focused on Corporate Programming services targeted at users in Singapore. Cookies help deliver core functions, improve site performance, understand visitor behaviour and support any necessary advertising or social features. Without them, some parts of the site may not work correctly or may require repeated entry of information.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These enable basic site functions such as navigation, security and access to member areas. They are always active and do not require consent under Singapore law because they are essential for the service you requested.
Functional cookies
These remember choices like language settings or form data to provide a smoother experience on subsequent visits.
Analytics or performance cookies
These collect aggregated information on how visitors use the site, helping us identify popular content and improve Corporate Programming resources and blog articles.
Advertising or targeting cookies
These track browsing habits to deliver relevant promotions about our programming services, though briefzonery minimises their use on this commercial site.
Social-media cookies
These may be set by third-party platforms if you interact with embedded content, allowing sharing of blog posts while recording your activity on those platforms.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by briefzonery and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or social networks and may track activity across multiple sites.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, which can range from a few days to two years depending on the purpose, after which they expire or are removed.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies store session identifiers and security tokens to prevent fraud. Functional cookies hold preference data to avoid repeated setup. Analytics cookies record page views and referral sources to refine our blog content. Advertising cookies capture interest signals for targeted messaging about corporate training programmes. Retention periods are kept to the minimum necessary for each purpose under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act.
Consent or exemption basis under Singapore law
Under the Personal Data Protection Act, consent is required for non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt. briefzonery obtains consent through the site-wide cookie banner before activating analytics, advertising or social cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Cookie provider table
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Analytics – Provider: Google – Category: Performance – Duration: 2 years
- Name: _session – Purpose: Session management – Provider: briefzonery – Category: Necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: pref_lang – Purpose: Language preference – Provider: briefzonery – Category: Functional – Duration: 1 year
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a consent cookie. You can reopen the banner via the footer link to alter selections later.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or form submission. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve the blog but does not stop core Corporate Programming content from loading.
International transfers
Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside Singapore. briefzonery ensures appropriate safeguards are in place. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for full details on cross-border data handling.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page. For questions, use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is 190 Middle Road, #10-08 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979 and telephone is +65 6250 3575.