{"id":3080,"date":"2023-11-20T17:57:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T17:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/x18.io\/?page_id=3080"},"modified":"2025-12-26T09:03:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T02:03:55","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/x18.io\/index.php\/cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:40px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Last updated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 18 December 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Cookie Policy explains how <\/span><b>x18 Technology Pte. Ltd.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u201c<\/span><b>x18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, \u201c<\/span><b>we<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, \u201c<\/span><b>our<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, or \u201c<\/span><b>us<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x18.io\/\"> <b>https:\/\/x18.io<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the \u201c<\/span><b>Website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Policy should be read together with our <\/span><b>Privacy Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Terms of Use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>1. What are cookies?<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies may be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Session cookies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (deleted when you close your browser), or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Persistent cookies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>2. Why we use cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x18 uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes that are reasonable and necessary for operating a modern corporate website, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensuring the Website functions properly,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhancing security and preventing misuse,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analyzing Website traffic and performance,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding how visitors interact with our content,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improving user experience and navigation,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supporting business development and marketing insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use cookies to sell personal data or to engage in intrusive behavioral advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>3. Types of cookies we use<\/b><\/h5>\n<h5><b>3.1 Strictly necessary cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies are essential for the Website to operate correctly and securely. Without these cookies, certain features may not function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security and access-control cookies,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">load balancing and performance cookies,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basic session management cookies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies do not require your consent under applicable laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>3.2 Analytics and performance cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting information such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pages visited,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time spent on pages,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">navigation paths,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error messages or performance issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This data is aggregated and anonymized where reasonably possible and used solely for internal analysis and improvement purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may use third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) for this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>3.3 Functional Cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">language preferences,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">region or country selection,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form input preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies improve usability but are not strictly necessary for core Website operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>3.4 Marketing and business insight cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In limited cases, we may use cookies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand engagement with content or publications,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support business-to-business outreach and communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies are <\/span><b>not used for consumer profiling or targeted advertising across unrelated websites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>4. Third-Party Cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cookies on the Website may be placed by third-party service providers, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analytics platforms,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hosting and content delivery providers,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">embedded content or media services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x18 does not control these third-party cookies directly. Their use is governed by the respective third parties\u2019 privacy and cookie policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>5. Consent and cookie management<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, except where consent is not required by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delete existing cookies,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">block cookies altogether, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receive notifications before cookies are placed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>6. Personal data and cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cookies may collect information that qualifies as <\/span><b>personal data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where this occurs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such data is handled in accordance with our <\/span><b>Privacy Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appropriate safeguards are applied to protect your personal data,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data is used only for the purposes described in this Policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>7. Data retention<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>8. Changes to this Cookie Policy<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x18 may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changes in legal or regulatory requirements,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changes in technology or Website functionality,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">updates to our business practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated \u201cLast updated\u201d date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>9. Contact information<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Data Protection Officer<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> x18 Technology Pte. Ltd.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Email: <\/span><b>info@x18.tech<\/b><\/p>\n<h5><b>10. 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