Cookies Policy

Last updated: 22/09/2026

Introduction to Cookies and Similar Technologies

This Cookies Policy explains how headlinumza.com uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dedicated to Course Health services in Singapore. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time, such as login details or language settings, without you having to re-enter them each time you return. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can track user behaviour or store information in a comparable way. Under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act and related guidelines from the Personal Data Protection Commission, we are transparent about these tools and the information they access or store, which may include device identifiers, browsing history, IP addresses and interaction data with our health course materials.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We employ these technologies to operate our commercial website effectively, deliver personalised Course Health content, analyse performance and support marketing efforts where consented. Without them, core functions like course enrolment, progress tracking and secure payments could fail. The practical consequence is improved user experience for visitors exploring health education programmes while complying with local e-commerce and consumer protection expectations.

Categories of Cookies We Deploy

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These enable basic site operations such as navigation, form submissions via the contact page and security features. They are exempt from consent requirements under Singapore PDPA when essential. Data handled includes session IDs and authentication tokens with purposes limited to site functionality.

Functional Cookies

These remember preferences like course filters or accessibility settings. First-party in nature, they store choices such as preferred health topics to tailor navigation without cross-site tracking.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These collect aggregated usage statistics to improve Course Health offerings. We use them to understand how users engage with blog posts on health topics, measuring page views and session duration.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

With consent, these deliver relevant promotions for our courses. They may involve third parties for retargeting based on viewed health modules.

Social Media Cookies

These facilitate sharing of course content but only activate after explicit user approval, handling profile data from integrated platforms.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies originate directly from headlinumza.com and stay within our domain for purposes like maintaining your course progress. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or payment processors, enabling features like fraud detection while potentially sharing limited data across domains. Retention varies: first-party often last the session or up to two years, while third-party may persist longer depending on provider policies.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention

Session cookies expire when you close the browser and handle temporary data like cart contents for course purchases. Persistent cookies remain on your device for set periods, such as 13 months for analytics to track long-term trends in health learning engagement. We minimise retention to what is necessary, deleting or anonymising data once purposes are fulfilled.

Data Handled, Purposes and Legal Basis

Each category processes data such as IP addresses, device types and behavioural metrics. Purposes range from security and personalisation to performance insights and consented marketing. Under Singapore law, strictly necessary cookies rely on legitimate interests, while others require consent obtained via our site-wide cookie banner. Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior processing.

Cookie Provider Table

Provider: headlinumza.com internal, Name: session_id, Purpose: authentication, Category: strictly necessary, Duration: session. Provider: Google Analytics, Name: _ga, Purpose: usage statistics, Category: analytics, Duration: 2 years. Provider: Meta Pixel, Name: _fbp, Purpose: advertising targeting, Category: advertising, Duration: 3 months. Additional entries follow similar structure for payment gateways and content delivery networks used in delivering Course Health materials.

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit, allowing granular choices to accept, reject or customise categories. Users can revisit preferences anytime via a link in the footer, instantly updating settings. Changes withdraw consent for future use without affecting essential operations. This meets PDPA transparency obligations for Singapore residents.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

You may block or delete cookies through browser settings, though this can disable features like course login or personalised recommendations. Disabling analytics cookies reduces our ability to refine health content but does not prevent core access. International transfers of cookie data, if any, follow PDPA requirements and are detailed further in our Privacy Policy.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational shifts, with changes posted here. For questions, reach [email protected], +65 6227 9238 or 8 Eu Tong Sen Street #12-99 The Central Singapore 059818. Our Contacts page also offers a form for inquiries about cookie practices related to Course Health services.

Additional Considerations for Blog and Commercial Use

Since our blog is active, cookies support content recommendations on health topics. As a commercial site, advertising cookies help promote courses while respecting user choices under Singapore consumer frameworks.