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Howfine Customer Policies

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Howfine International Pte Ltd may use cookies and similar technologies on our website to support website functionality, analytics, performance, security and marketing measurement.

Website cookies Analytics & performance Last updated: 2026

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that may be placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, browsing activity, device information, cart activity or session details.

Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, scripts, local storage and analytics tools that help us understand website usage and improve our services.

2. How Howfine Uses Cookies

Howfine may use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, improve user experience, measure website performance, understand customer interests, support security and improve our online marketing.

  • Keep the website functioning properly
  • Remember cart, browsing or preference information
  • Analyse website traffic, page performance and visitor behaviour
  • Improve product pages, blog content and customer experience
  • Support fraud prevention, security and website reliability
  • Measure advertising or marketing campaign performance where applicable

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Cookie TypePurposeExamples
Essential cookiesRequired for basic website operation, security, page navigation, checkout and cart functions.Session cookies, cart cookies, security cookies
Preference cookiesHelp remember selected settings or browsing preferences where available.Language, region, recently viewed items
Analytics cookiesHelp us understand website traffic, popular pages, search behaviour and customer journey.Google Analytics or similar analytics tools
Performance cookiesHelp us monitor website speed, errors, page performance and technical issues.Performance monitoring tools
Marketing cookiesMay help measure ad performance, retargeting or campaign effectiveness where enabled.Google Ads, Meta Pixel or similar tools
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. Other cookies may depend on your browser settings, consent settings, website configuration and the tools enabled on our website from time to time.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Tools

Our website may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, website performance, payment processing, advertising, maps, embedded content, chat, forms or security. These providers may set their own cookies or similar technologies when you interact with our website.

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. Howfine does not control all third-party cookies, but we aim to use reputable service providers and only use such tools for legitimate business purposes.

5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can usually manage, block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Common browsers allow you to clear existing cookies, block third-party cookies, block all cookies or receive alerts before cookies are stored.

  • Blocking essential cookies may affect website features, cart functions, checkout or login-related services.
  • Disabling analytics or marketing cookies may reduce personalisation or tracking but should not normally stop basic browsing.
  • If our website displays a cookie consent banner or preference tool, you may use it to manage your cookie choices where available.

6. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookie or analytics data may be considered personal data if it can identify you directly or indirectly, especially when combined with other information. Where applicable, Howfine handles such data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

For more information on how we collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Howfine may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, analytics tools, advertising tools, legal requirements or business operations.

The latest version published on our website will apply. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

Questions About Cookies or Privacy?

Contact Howfine International if you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our Privacy Policy or how your data is handled on our website.