- Introduction and Controller Information
This Cookie Policy applies to the website www.pageclamp.com (the “Site”), operated under the brand name Pageclamp.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR):
Address: 48 MacTaggart Rd, #09-02, Singapore 368088
Telephone: +65 64882541
Email: books@pageclamp.com
This policy explains what cookies are, how Pageclamp uses them on www.pageclamp.com, and how you can exercise control over your cookie preferences.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other Internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, deliver smooth browsing experiences, and provide anonymised reporting information to website operators.
Cookies can be “First-Party Cookies” (set directly by Pageclamp) or “Third-Party Cookies” (set by third-party service providers acting on our behalf or offering specific functionality on our Site).
- User Consent and Consent Mechanism
In compliance with European data protection standards and Singapore PDPA consent frameworks, Pageclamp operates a clear, opt-in cookie consent banner.
Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are loaded automatically upon visiting the Site as they are technically necessary to enable basic core functions such as order processing, checkout navigation, and security features.
Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics, Functional, Marketing): These cookies will only be deployed on your device after you explicitly grant permission by clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie Consent Banner. If you choose not to grant consent, or if you ignore the banner, non-essential cookies remain blocked.
You retain full authority to alter, adjust, or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by updating your preferences via the cookie banner controls on www.pageclamp.com or through your web browser settings.
- Categories of Cookies Used and Retention Periods
Pageclamp implements defined retention periods for all cookie categories to ensure compliance with legal storage limitation requirements under the GDPR and PDPA.
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are mandatory for the website to function properly. They facilitate essential capabilities such as holding physical reading stands, page clips, book markers, and storage racks in your shopping basket, maintaining security during checkout, and retaining user privacy preferences.
Source: First-Party (Pageclamp)
Purpose: Session maintenance, shopping basket retention, and core security protocols.
Retention Period: Session cookies expire immediately when you close your web browser. Persistent essential cookies are stored for up to 12 months from deployment unless cleared manually.
Legal / Consent Basis: Strictly Necessary / Legitimate Interest.
B. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow www.pageclamp.com to remember choices you make (such as your preferred currency or display options) to deliver a consistent user experience during return visits.
Source: First-Party (Pageclamp)
Purpose: Remembering user display settings, regional choices, and layout preferences.
Retention Period: These cookies persist on your device for a period ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 12 months.
Legal / Consent Basis: Explicit Opt-In Consent Required.
C. Performance and Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies help us gather anonymous metrics regarding overall site activity, traffic volume, popular reading accessory pages, and operational speed. This aggregated statistics data assists in maintaining site usability.
Source: Third-Party Analytics Services
Purpose: Aggregated traffic analysis, error monitoring, and website usability tracking.
Retention Period: Analytical cookies are stored for up to 24 months from placement.
Legal / Consent Basis: Explicit Opt-In Consent Required.
D. Third-Party Payment Processing Cookies (Stripe)
To enable secure card checkout services on www.pageclamp.com, third-party functional and fraud prevention cookies are integrated directly via our payment processing partner, Stripe.
Stripe handles these cookies independently to authenticate transactions, perform risk assessments, and detect unauthorized card activity. The collection and processing of data through these payment cookies operate under Stripe’s privacy and cookie protocols.
Source: Third-Party (Stripe)
Purpose: Fraud prevention, transaction risk checks, and secure card payment handling.
Retention Period: Payment and fraud prevention cookies deployed by Stripe persist for periods ranging from single browser sessions up to 24 months, strictly as required for transaction verification and security monitoring.
Legal / Consent Basis: Strictly Necessary / Legitimate Interest.
- Managing and Disabling Cookies
In addition to the cookie consent options provided on www.pageclamp.com, you have the right to accept, refuse, or remove cookies via your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences directly.
To manage cookies through standard web browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
Please note that restricting or disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the technical performance of www.pageclamp.com and prevent the completion of purchases.
- Data Protection Rights and Contact Details
Under Singapore’s PDPA and European Union GDPR, you possess specific legal rights regarding personal data collected via cookies, including the right to access, rectify, request erasure of your data, or object to processing where applicable.
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or require further details concerning our data handling practices, please contact Pageclamp directly:
48 MacTaggart Rd, #09-02, Singapore 368088
Telephone: +65 64882541
Email: books@pageclamp.com