{"id":2549,"date":"2026-10-30T03:05:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/?page_id=2549"},"modified":"2026-10-30T03:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:05:34","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/?page_id=2549","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction &amp; Operating Entity<br>This Cookie Policy explains how www.shadeandbreeze.com (operating under the registered brand name Shadeandbreeze, hereinafter referred to as &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;, or &#8220;our&#8221;) uses cookies and similar tracking technology when you visit our website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-087e267a\">Our website operations comply with applicable data protection and privacy statutes, including the European Union ePrivacy Directive, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-532210a8\">Operator &amp; Entity Information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-64960685\">Registered Address: 10 Ubi Crescent, #05-090, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408564<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ace53aa8\">Contact Email: monitor@shadeandbreeze.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-61e03b1e\">Telephone: +65 67439162<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What Are Cookies?<br>Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or internet-enabled device when visiting a website. They allow the site to remember user actions and preferences (such as cart items and language settings) over a defined timeframe, aiding in smooth site functionality and operational performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User Consent &amp; Cookie Banner Framework<br>We respect visitor privacy and operate a strict opt-in consent framework in compliance with European and Singaporean legal requirements:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-00bf17b5\">Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential cookies required for fundamental site navigation and shopping cart operation are loaded automatically upon visiting our site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-67145ebc\">Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics &amp; Functionality): Non-essential cookies are disabled by default. We will only deploy and use non-essential cookies after a user actively consents by clicking the &#8220;Accept&#8221; button on our cookie consent banner displayed upon entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-555793b7\">Consent Withdrawal: You retain full rights to alter or revoke your cookie choices at any time by clearing your browser settings or contacting us via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Categories of Cookies Used &amp; Retention Timeframes<br>We utilize different types of cookies on www.shadeandbreeze.com, classified by operational function and statutory retention limits:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a80456ce\">A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)<br>Purpose: Required to enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure area access, and adding products to the shopping basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0a55524b\">Retention Period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3d07e575\">Session Cookies: Expire immediately upon closing your web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-37c333eb\">Persistent Cart Cookies: Retained for a maximum of 30 days to preserve shopping cart contents across visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-80afa84b\">B. Functional &amp; Preference Cookies<br>Purpose: Remember user preferences (such as selected region, language, or currency view) to deliver a consistent site navigation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-164193c1\">Retention Period: Retained for 6 months to 12 months from your initial visit before automatic expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f4bd2c12\">C. Performance &amp; Analytics Cookies<br>Purpose: Help us understand aggregate visitor interactions, popular site sections, and general traffic performance to improve our website layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-aa5717a4\">Retention Period: Retained for a maximum period of 12 to 24 months in an anonymised form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Third-Party Cookies (Payment &amp; Transaction Security)<br>To facilitate smooth payment verification and maintain transactional integrity, certain third-party services deploy functional cookies on our website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-de91a593\">Payment Processing Agent (Stripe): Third-party operational cookies associated with payment processing, fraud prevention, and session verification are handled directly by Stripe. When navigating to checkout, Stripe processes these necessary functional cookies under its own privacy and security compliance frameworks to support safe transaction execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing &amp; Disabling Cookies<br>You have the ability to accept, decline, or remove cookies through your web browser controls. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact specific site functions, such as checkout completion or saving cart items.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-9431aac3\">You can modify cookie permissions within standard web browser options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2d57196b\">Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4a73b2f9\">Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy &amp; Security > Cookies and Site Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5da18c30\">Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-8ffa9543\">Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact Details<br>For any questions regarding our Cookie Policy or how we handle visitor preferences on www.shadeandbreeze.com, please contact:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-6501a20a\">Customer Care Email: monitor@shadeandbreeze.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-737f626b\">Telephone: +65 67439162<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a082a156\">Postal Address: 10 Ubi Crescent, #05-090, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408564<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2549","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2549"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2559,"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2549\/revisions\/2559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shadeandbreeze.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}