Cookies Policy

Last updated on 25 September 2026.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and interactions with content. In the context of a Course Programming platform based in Singapore, they help deliver structured learning experiences without storing sensitive personal identifiers unless you actively provide them.

Why the Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

mediavizzo operates a commercial website offering programming courses. Cookies support core functions such as keeping you logged in during a course session, remembering your preferred language settings and measuring how visitors use course materials. Without them many interactive features would not work. The site also uses them to understand aggregate usage patterns so course content can be improved over time. All processing occurs under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act and related guidelines that require reasonable purposes and appropriate consent or exemptions.

Categories of Cookies Used

The site classifies cookies into five main categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic navigation and security. Functional cookies remember choices such as course progress or display preferences. Analytics or performance cookies collect information about how users move through lessons and exercises. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness. Social-media cookies allow sharing of course achievements on external platforms when you choose to do so.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by mediavizzo and remain under our control. They handle login sessions and course bookmarks. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or video hosting platforms that deliver programming tutorials. These third parties may process data according to their own policies, but we only permit them when they meet Singapore data-protection standards. You can review provider details in the table below.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions such as keeping a shopping cart of course modules. Persistent cookies remain after the browser closes and have defined expiry dates ranging from a few days for language preferences to two years for analytics identifiers. Retention is limited to the minimum period necessary for the stated purpose and is reviewed regularly under PDPA accountability requirements.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens to prevent fraud and maintain security. Functional cookies store user-selected settings such as video playback speed. Analytics cookies capture page views and click paths to generate usage statistics that improve course design. Advertising cookies record conversion events after users see promotional material. Social cookies transmit limited profile information only when you actively share content. No category collects more data than required for its purpose.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under Singapore Law

Under the PDPA, consent is obtained for cookies that collect personal data unless an exception applies. Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate-interests exception because they are essential for site operation. All other categories require prior consent through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. The banner records choices and stores them for twelve months before prompting again.

Cookie and Provider Table

Name: _sessionid – Purpose: Maintain login during course access – Provider: mediavizzo – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: _pref_lang – Purpose: Remember language choice – Provider: mediavizzo – Category: Functional – Duration: 30 days
Name: _ga – Purpose: Measure aggregate visitor behaviour – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 2 years
Name: _fbp – Purpose: Track promotional conversions – Provider: Meta – Category: Advertising – Duration: 90 days
Name: _vimeo – Purpose: Enable embedded tutorial videos – Provider: Vimeo – Category: Functional – Duration: 1 year

How the Consent Manager Works and How to Change Choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and offers granular toggles for each non-essential category. Selecting Reject All disables analytics, advertising and social cookies immediately. You can reopen the banner from the footer at any time to adjust preferences. Changes take effect within seconds and are stored in a first-party cookie that expires after twelve months. No further action is required unless you clear browser data.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking all cookies will prevent login, course progress saving and personalised recommendations. Disabling only third-party cookies may still allow first-party functions but will limit analytics and video features. These controls operate independently of the site banner and may override previous consent choices.

International Transfers and Reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside Singapore. When this occurs, mediavizzo ensures appropriate safeguards such as contractual clauses are in place. Full details on data handling and your rights appear in the separate Privacy Policy accessible from the footer. This Cookies Policy should be read together with that document.

Policy Changes, Contact Route and Last-Updated Date

We may update this policy when regulations or site practices change. The current version date appears at the top of the page. Material changes will be announced via the cookie banner on your next visit. For questions about cookies or to exercise PDPA rights, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to 20 Collyer Quay, Level 23-01, Singapore 049319. Telephone support is available at +65 8938 9694 during business hours.