Cookie Policy

1. Cookies Policy Information

This is the Cookies Policy for https://www.swirebulk.com. It applies to information collected and used by Swire Bulk Pte. Ltd (“we“, “our” or “us”) when you access and use our website. This information is collected through instruments known as Cookies and various other technologies used to set and interact with Cookies on our site.

This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are, which Cookies we use and why, and what you can do to manage your Cookies preferences. Where any information we collect through Cookies qualifies as personal data, our Data Protection and Privacy Policy applies to the collection and use of that data. Please review this Cookies Policy and our Data Protection and Privacy Policy here carefully.

Please note that this Cookies Policy does not apply to and we are not responsible for, the privacy practices of third party websites which may be linked to this website.

2. Policy Details

What are cookies

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.  

Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; session cookies, on the other hand, are temporary and expire once you close your browser (or once your session ends).

Cookies, they help the website user to navigate efficiently between pages and the website operator to track usage of the site, analysing trends and improving our site for our users; and delivering content tailored to your interests and the way you browse our website.

You can find out more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org

What do we use cookies for?

We use cookies to make our websites easier to use and to better tailor our websites and our products to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up your future activities and experience on our websites. We also use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use our website and to help us improve their structure and content. We cannot identify you personally from this information unless you have specifically logged into the site with a username at some time.

What type of cookies do we use?

Our Cookies are either first party or third party. Whether a Cookie is ‘first’ or ‘third’ party depends on the website or domain placing the Cookie. In the context of this Cookies Policy, first party Cookies are Cookies set by us and all the information collected from such Cookies are received by us, while third party Cookies are set by other parties, we do business with. Please refer to the Cookie Consent tool for the details of each cookie detail.

Purpose

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but that will cause some parts of the site to not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance cookies

These cookies collect and report on aggregate non-identifiable information, which helps us understand the performance of the website and provides insights on how the site is currently used and how it can be improved. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Third Party websites/ cookies

Our website may, from time to time, contain links to and from third party websites. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites. Third parties may use cookies which are downloaded when you visit our site.

Managing cookies

The Cookie Consent tool can be utilized to customize your cookie preferences. The tool will record when you have consented to our Cookie policy [and will ask for consent once a year to ensure users stay up to date with changes to our Cookie policy and Data Protection and Privacy policy]. The consent tool specifically controls the performance cookies set by using our primary public website (https://www.swirebulk.com). Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, nor can the tool be used to block cookies on third party websites linked from our website.

You can access the Cookie Consent tool [anytime from the Manage Cookies link in the Footer]

You can also change your preferences for our websites and/or the websites of any third parties by changing your browser settings. Please note that most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept Cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. Please refer to your browser settings to adjust or modify your cookie preferences. If you use different devices to view and access our website (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet etc) you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your Cookie preferences. Please visit
www.allaboutcookies.org for more details on how to delete or reject cookies and for further information on cookies generally.

If you disable the cookies that we use, you will still be able to visit our website but this may impact your experience while on our website, for example you may not be able to visit certain areas of our website or you may not receive personalised information when you visit our website.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

If cookies are deleted, the information collected prior to the preference change may still be used. However, we will stop using the disabled cookie to collect any further information from your user experience.

Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information-For California Residents only

We do not sell personal information of California consumers for monetary consideration. However, because of the broad definition of “sale” under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CPRA) certain sharing of information with our third-party website analytics vendors through the use of cookies may qualify as a “sale” under the CPRA. Additionally, sharing information with digital advertising vendors for cross-contextual advertising qualifies as “sharing” under the CPRA. You may opt-out of the sale or sharing of information with our third-party analytics and digital advertising service providers by updating your cookie preferences.

3.Changes to Policy

We may update this Policy and we would encourage you to review the Policy from time to time to stay informed of how we are using cookies.