Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Management Policy applies to the website of The GUILD International College, hereafter referred to as the “Website”. This policy sets out how we use cookies on our website and aims to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the relevant guidelines issued by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in Singapore. By using the website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1.Purpose

The GUILD International College (TGIC) uses cookies on its websites to support essential site functionality, improve user experience, and understand general website usage trends. This policy explains how cookies are used, how consent is managed, and how cookie-related data risks are controlled in alignment with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

2.Scope

This policy applies to all official websites operated by TGIC, as well as to all users who access them.

3.What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on a user’s device when visiting a website. Cookies allow the website to function properly and, in some cases, collect aggregated information about how the site is used.

4.Categories of cookies used

TGIC use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – These cookies are required for basic website operation and security. They do not collect personal data and do not require user consent.

• Analytics Cookies – These cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about website usage (such as page visits and traffic patterns) to help improve website performance. Analytics cookies are used only with user consent.

• Functional Cookies (where applicable) – These cookies support optional website features and preferences. They are used only with user consent.

TGIC does not use cookies for behavioural advertising or marketing profiling.

5.Consent Management

User consent is managed through a website cookie banner or settings tool.

• Strictly necessary cookies are always active.
• Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics or functional cookies) are enabled only after consent is given.
• Users may change or withdraw consent at any time through browser settings or available cookie controls.

6.Third-Party Cookies

TGIC may use trusted third-party services (such as website analytics providers) to support website performance monitoring. These providers process cookie-related data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection requirements.

Reasonable steps are taken to ensure that third-party tools are appropriate, limited in scope, and reviewed periodically..

7.Data Protection and Risk Management

Cookie-related data is treated as part of the institution’s broader data protection and risk management framework. Reasonable safeguards are applied to prevent unauthorised access, misuse, or excessive retention of data.

Any suspected data protection incident involving cookie-related data is managed in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Policy and Data Breach Incident Flow.

8.Contact and Further Information

For questions or concerns regarding cookies or personal data protection, individuals may contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO) via the official school contact channels.

Further details on how personal data is handled are available in the Personal Data Protection Policy.

9.Review

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness, particularly where website functionality or data protection requirements change.