Cookie Policy - Kopi Bytes

Cookies, But Not the Ones with Kopi

Welcome to Kopi Bytes’ Cookie Policy! We use cookies (not the edible kind, sadly) to make your visit to our digital kopitiam smooth and shiok. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them, all in line with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and with a wink to global laws like GDPR and CCPA. Grab a kopi and let’s dive in!

Quick Note: We currently use minimal cookies for analytics and newsletters, but we might add more in the future (e.g., for ads). You’re in control, and we’ll always ask for your consent where needed!

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files our website saves on your device when you visit. They help us remember stuff like your preferences or how you use our site, so we can serve you better—like knowing you prefer kopi-o over teh tarik. We also use similar tech like pixels or local storage for the same purpose.

Types of Cookies We Use

Here’s the menu of cookies we’re serving up now (and might serve later):

  • Essential Cookies: These are must-haves for our site to work, like letting you navigate or use tools like the Bala Curve Explorer. No consent needed, as they’re as essential as kopi to a kopitiam.
  • Analytics Cookies: These track how you use our site (anonymously) to help us improve it, e.g., “Which HDB stat page is more popular than a hawker stall at lunch?” We use tools like Google Analytics, but only with your okay.
  • Functional Cookies: These remember your settings (e.g., newsletter preferences) to make your next visit smoother. No personal data is stored unless you opt in.
  • Advertising Cookies (Future): If we start running ads, we might use cookies to show you relevant ones (e.g., HDB-related ads, not random cat food). We’ll ask for your consent first, promise!

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep our site running smoothly (essential cookies).
  • Understand how you use our tools and content to make them better (analytics cookies).
  • Save your preferences for a personalized experience (functional cookies).
  • In the future, show you ads that match your interests, like HDB deals or kopi promos (advertising cookies, with consent).

Third-Party Cookies

Right now, we use third-party services like Google Analytics (if you consent) and newsletter platforms, which may set their own cookies. These partners follow strict privacy rules. If we add more third-party cookies (e.g., for ads), we’ll let you know and get your approval via a cookie banner.

Managing Cookies

You’re the boss of your cookies! Here’s how to manage them:

  • Cookie Banner: When you visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choices anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help page for details, but note that blocking essential cookies might make our site less shiok (e.g., tools might not work).
  • Opt-Out Links: For third-party cookies, you can opt out via sites like aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU).

Changes to This Policy

As our kopitiam grows, we might update this Cookie Policy (e.g., if we add new cookies for ads). We’ll post changes here and notify you via a banner or email if it’s a big deal. Last updated: April 29, 2025.

Got Questions?

Wanna talk cookies or just crave a kopi chat? Reach us at hello@kopibytes.com or via our Contact Page. We’re all ears (and cups)!