Cookies Policy

Welcome to Handymanagespot's Cookies Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website dedicated to waterproofing basements and cellars in tropical climates, including information about best materials and methods.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content about waterproofing solutions, basement protection materials, and tropical climate construction methods.

2. How We Use Cookies

Handymanagespot uses cookies for several important purposes to enhance your browsing experience on our waterproofing information platform:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses both session cookies (temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Below is a detailed breakdown:

• Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are essential for navigating through our waterproofing guides and technical resources.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences regarding basement waterproofing information.
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Handymanagespot to improve your user experience on our platform.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers and advertising networks, to help us understand user behavior and improve our content delivery.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our waterproofing information service, deliver advertisements on and through our website, and analyze visitor behavior patterns. These third parties include:

• Google Analytics: To track and analyze website traffic and user engagement with our waterproofing content
• Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing of our articles about basement protection methods
• Advertising Networks: To display relevant advertisements related to construction and waterproofing services
• Content Delivery Networks: To ensure fast and reliable delivery of our technical resources and images

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Browser Controls

Here's how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and certain features related to waterproofing guides and material comparisons may not function properly.

6. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data about you. At Handymanagespot, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

The information we collect through cookies may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited on our waterproofing resource site, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses. This data helps us understand how users engage with our content about basement waterproofing in tropical climates.

7. Consent and Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that explains our use of cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference center if available.

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or best practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website or updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Specific Cookie Information

For transparency, here are some specific cookies that may be used on our waterproofing information website:

• _ga, _gid: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand user behavior and improve our content (Duration: 2 years / 24 hours)
• session_id: Essential cookie for maintaining your session while browsing our guides (Duration: Session)
• cookie_consent: Records your cookie preferences (Duration: 1 year)
• user_preferences: Remembers your customization choices for viewing technical specifications (Duration: 6 months)

10. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding the personal data we collect through cookies, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure of your data
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.