What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy applies to the Shashin! Service operated by FrontHAUS Pte. Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Singapore. We comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore, the EU ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable regulations regarding cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Cookies
Shashin uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use the Service
- Improve service performance and security
- Provide personalized features
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
language_pref | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
kiosk_settings | Stores kiosk mode configurations | 30 days |
session_view | Remembers your view preferences (grid/list) | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
analytics_id | Anonymous usage tracking (consent required) | 1 year |
consent_id | Tracks consent session for batch reporting | Session |
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve service performance:
- cdn_cache: Optimizes content delivery (30 days)
- api_cache: Reduces API load times (Session)
- perf_metrics: Collects anonymous performance data (7 days)
Third-Party Cookies
Some features of the Service use third-party services that may set cookies:
Cloudflare
Content delivery network and security service (DDoS protection, CDN caching, bot management)
View Cloudflare's Cookie PolicyLocal Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
Authentication
Auth tokens and refresh tokens (7-day lifetime)
Consent Preferences
Your cookie consent choices
Theme Preference
Dark/light mode and display settings
Offline Support
Cached data for offline access and session state
Live Chat State
Chat session state and message history for support conversations
Newsletter Preferences
Newsletter signup status and email communication preferences
Service Workers
We use service workers to enable offline functionality and improve performance. Service workers can cache resources and data locally on your device.
Consent Management
We provide a cookie consent banner on your first visit to give you control over non-essential cookies:
- Accept All: Enables all cookie categories including analytics and marketing
- Essential Only: Enables only strictly necessary cookies required for the Service to function
- Granular Settings: A settings modal allows you to enable or disable individual cookie categories
Your consent preferences are stored locally and reported to our servers for compliance record-keeping. You may change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings accessible from the footer of our website.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific cookie types:
- Cookie Settings: Use our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences at any time. You can choose "Accept All" or "Essential Only" and adjust granular settings.
- Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings (we respect DNT signals)
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Warning: Disabling cookies may affect your experience:
- • You may need to log in more frequently
- • Personalized features may not work
- • Some functionality may be limited
- • Performance may be reduced
Mobile Apps
If we release mobile apps, they may use mobile identifiers and local storage for similar purposes as cookies. You can manage these through your device settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page for the most recent version.
Contact Us
For questions about cookies and tracking, contact us at: