Cookies Policy

Last updated: 22 September 2026.

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how storyvibexe uses cookies and similar technologies on our Course Health website. As a Singapore-based provider of health education courses, we are committed to transparency under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Cookies help us deliver secure, personalised learning experiences while respecting your choices. This document details the types of cookies employed, their purposes, retention periods, and your options for managing them.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. They store information such as preferences, session identifiers, and usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons and local storage that can track interactions without a traditional file. These tools can collect data like browser type, IP address fragments, and course progress indicators to support functionality without necessarily identifying you personally unless combined with account details.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We deploy cookies to ensure the platform operates reliably for health course delivery, remember your login status during extended learning sessions, analyse which modules receive the most engagement, and measure overall site performance. Without these mechanisms, features such as progress tracking and secure checkout for course enrolments would fail, directly affecting the quality of educational services we provide to users in Singapore and beyond.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions like authentication and navigation security. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language settings or course filters. Analytics or performance cookies track aggregated usage to improve content relevance. Advertising or targeting cookies, if present, support limited promotional efforts for new health programmes. Social-media cookies may facilitate sharing of course achievements on external platforms when you opt in.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies originate directly from storyvibexe domains and support essential operations like maintaining your session while browsing course catalogues. Third-party cookies come from service providers such as analytics platforms or payment processors that assist with data insights or transactions. Both types are listed in our provider overview, and third-party cookies are only activated after appropriate consent where required under Singapore regulations.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention

Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open and are deleted upon closure, ideal for temporary tasks like form completion during enrolment. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, such as thirty days for preference storage or up to two years for anonymised analytics, allowing us to recognise returning learners and refine course recommendations without repeated logins.

Data Handled and Specific Purposes

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers for security. Functional cookies store settings to personalise course interfaces. Analytics cookies capture page views and click paths to evaluate which health topics need updates. Any advertising cookies handle hashed user interests for non-intrusive promotions. All data processing aligns with PDPA principles of purpose limitation and data minimisation.

Legal Basis and Consent Requirements

Under Singapore's PDPA, we rely on consent for non-essential cookies that may involve personal data collection. Strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate interests exemption for service provision. Users provide consent via our site-wide banner, with granular options to accept or reject categories. Withdrawal of consent is possible at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Cookie Providers and Details

Essential authentication cookie by storyvibexe: purpose is session security, category strictly necessary, duration session only.
Preference storage cookie by storyvibexe: purpose is user settings retention, category functional, duration 365 days.
Usage analytics cookie by third-party provider: purpose is performance measurement, category analytics, duration 730 days.
Engagement tracking cookie by third-party provider: purpose is content optimisation, category analytics, duration 30 days.

How Consent Management Works

Our consent banner appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. Rejecting non-essential options prevents their activation. You can revisit preferences through a link in the site footer or by clearing browser data. Changes take effect immediately for new sessions, ensuring ongoing control aligned with PDPA transparency obligations.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies via settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent course access or login persistence. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to enhance platform usability but does not stop core educational functions. We recommend reviewing browser help resources for specific instructions relevant to your device.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside Singapore. We ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with PDPA requirements. For full details on data handling practices, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy available on this site.

Policy Updates and Contact Information

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. The last-updated date at the top indicates the current version. For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach [email protected] or +65 6253 3818. Our address is Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability, #06-03, 80 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609607.