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Cookie Policy

September 1, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how SV Tech Cloud Pte Ltd ("Yuko", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Yuko website (https://yuko.so), the Yuko platform, and Yuko-powered widgets and features embedded on merchant websites (collectively, the "Service").

1.2 This Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

  • Privacy Policy (for merchants): https://yuko.so/terms/privacy/
  • Terms and Conditions: https://yuko.so/terms
  • 1.3 By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy, subject to your cookie preferences and applicable law.

    2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

    2.1 Cookiesare small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

    2.2 Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Yuko);
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the website you are visiting (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks).
  • 2.3 Cookies can also be categorised by duration:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser;
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
  • 3. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

    3.1 In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

    Pixels (Web Beacons)

    Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have viewed content or opened an email.

    Local Storage

    Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity.

    Session Storage

    Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser tab.

    Device Fingerprinting

    Collecting information about your device configuration to identify your device across visits.

    SDKs (Software Development Kits)

    Code embedded in mobile applications that can collect information similar to cookies.

    3.2 References to "cookies" in this Policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

    4. HOW WE USE COOKIES

    4.1 We use cookies for the following purposes:

    4.1.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

    These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that:

    Enable you to log in and access your account;
    Remember your session and keep you logged in;
    Enable security features and fraud prevention;
    Enable the shopping cart and checkout functionality;
    Store your cookie consent preferences;
    Enable load balancing and server performance.

    Legal Basis: Legitimate interests in operating the Service.

    4.1.2 Functional Cookies

    These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They include cookies that:

    Remember your preferences and settings;
    Remember your language and region preferences;
    Remember your display preferences;
    Enable features you have requested;
    Personalise your experience based on previous interactions.

    Legal Basis: Your consent, or legitimate interests in providing a better user experience.

    4.1.3 Analytics Cookies

    These cookies help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve it. They include cookies that:

    Count visitors and traffic sources;
    Measure how visitors interact with the Service;
    Identify which pages are most popular;
    Track performance and identify errors;
    Help us understand user behaviour and preferences.

    Legal Basis: Your consent, or legitimate interests in improving the Service.

    4.1.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

    These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. They include cookies that:

    Track your browsing activity across websites;
    Build a profile of your interests;
    Deliver targeted advertisements;
    Limit the number of times you see an ad;
    Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

    Legal Basis: Your consent.

    5. COOKIES WE USE

    5.1 The following tables describe the main cookies we use:

    Strictly Necessary Cookies

    Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
    session_id Yuko Maintains your session Session
    csrf_token Yuko Security - prevents cross-site request forgery Session
    auth_token Yuko Authentication and login 30 days
    cookie_consent Yuko Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
    device_id Yuko Device identification for security 1 year

    Functional Cookies

    Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
    locale Yuko Language preference 1 year
    timezone Yuko Timezone preference 1 year
    display_prefs Yuko Display and UI preferences 1 years
    recently_viewed Yuko Recently viewed items 30 days

    Analytics Cookies

    Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
    _ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
    ga* Google Analytics Maintains session state 2 years
    display_prefs Google Analytics Distinguishes users 24 hours
    recently_viewed Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute
    amplitude_id Amplitude Analytics and user behaviour 1 year
    mixpanel_id Mixpanel Product analytics 1 year

    Marketing Cookies

    Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
    _fbp Meta (Facebook) Advertising and retargeting 90 days
    _fbc Meta (Facebook) Click attribution 90 days
    _gcl_au Google Ads Conversion tracking 90 days
    li_sugr LinkedIn Advertising 90 days

    5.2 Note: The specific cookies used may change from time to time. We will update this Policy to reflect material changes.

    6. COOKIES ON MERCHANT WEBSITES

    6.1 When Yuko features (such as review widgets, loyalty widgets, or referral features) are embedded on merchant websites, we may set cookies on those websites.

    6.2 First-Party vs Third-Party Context: Depending on how the widget is implemented:

    Cookies may be set as first-party cookies under the merchant's domain;
    Cookies may be set as third-party cookies under the yuko.so domain.

    6.3 Merchant Responsibility: Merchants are responsible for:

    Disclosing Yuko cookies in their own cookie policies;
    Obtaining appropriate consent from their customers;
    Complying with applicable cookie laws on their websites.

    6.4 Cookies Set on Merchant Sites:

    Cookie Name Provider Purpose
    yuko_session Maintains session for Yuko features Session
    yuko_customer Identifies returning customers 1 year
    yuko_loyalty Stores loyalty program session 30 days
    yuko_referral Tracks referral attribution 30 days
    yuko_reviewed Tracks review submission status 1 year

    7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

    7.1 We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These include:

    Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Amplitude: Product analytics. Privacy Policy: https://amplitude.com/privacy
  • Mixpanel: Product analytics. Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy
  • Advertising Partners

  • Google Ads: Advertising platform. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Meta (Facebook): Advertising platform. Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
  • LinkedIn: Advertising platform. Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
  • Infrastructure Providers

  • Cloudflare: CDN and security. Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
  • Amazon Web Services: Cloud hosting. Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy
  • 7.2 These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

    7.3 We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their use.

    8. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

    8.1 You have several options for controlling cookies:

    8.1.1 Cookie Consent Banner

    When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

    Accept all cookies;
    Reject non-essential cookies;
    Customise your cookie preferences by category.

    You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.

    8.1.2 Browser Settings

    Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

    View cookies stored on your device;
    Delete some or all cookies;
    Block cookies from specific websites;
    Block all cookies;
    Block third-party cookies;
    Clear cookies when you close your browser.

    Browser Cookie Settings Links:

    8.1.3 Mobile Device Settings

    On mobile devices, you can control cookies and tracking through:

    Your device's privacy settings;
    In-app privacy controls;
    App permissions.

    8.1.4 Opt-Out Tools

    You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
  • Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
  • 8.1.5 Do Not Track

    Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our consent banner.

    9. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

    9.1 If you disable or reject cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: The Service may not function properly. You may not be able to log in, access certain features, or complete transactions.
  • Functional Cookies: Your preferences may not be remembered, and some features may not work as intended.
  • Analytics Cookies: We will not be able to improve the Service based on your usage patterns.
  • Marketing Cookies: You may still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests.
  • 9.2 Disabling cookies on merchant websites may affect the functionality of Yuko features such as review widgets, loyalty programs, and referral tracking.

    10. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA

    10.1 Some cookies collect information that may be considered personal data under applicable privacy laws, such as:

    IP addresses;
    Device identifiers;
    Browsing history;
    Unique cookie identifiers.

    10.2 The collection and processing of this data is governed by our Privacy Policy and End User Privacy Policy.

    10.3 For information about your rights regarding personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

    11. JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

    11.1 European Economic Area and United Kingdom (GDPR/UK GDPR)

    If you are located in the EEA or UK:

    We will obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies;
    You have the right to withdraw consent at any time;
    Our legal bases for cookies are consent and legitimate interests;
    You have rights under GDPR regarding personal data collected via cookies.

    11.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

    If you are a California resident:

    Certain cookies may constitute "sale" or "sharing" of personal information;
    You have the right to opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information;
    You can exercise your rights through our cookie consent banner or by contacting us.

    11.3 Singapore (PDPA)

    If you are located in Singapore:

    We will provide notice of cookies and obtain consent where required;
    You may withdraw consent by adjusting your cookie settings.

    12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

    12.1 The Service is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children.

    12.2 If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child through cookies without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

    13. DATA RETENTION

    13.1 Information collected through cookies is retained for the periods indicated in Section 5 and Section 6 (cookie duration).

    13.2 After cookies expire or are deleted, the information they collected may be retained in our systems for the periods described in our Privacy Policy.

    14. SECURITY

    14.1 We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect information collected through cookies, including:

    Encryption of cookie data in transit;
    Secure cookie attributes (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite);
    Regular security assessments;
    Access controls and monitoring.

    15. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

    15.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

    Changes in the cookies we use;
    Changes in technology or our practices;
    Changes in applicable laws.

    15.2 We will notify you of material changes by:

    Posting the updated Policy on our website;
    Updating the "Effective Date";
    Displaying a notice on the website;
    Re-requesting consent where required by law.

    15.3 We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

    16. CONTACT US

    If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:

    SV Tech Cloud Pte Ltd

    Address: 160 Robinson Road, Singapore

    Website: https://yuko.so

    17. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Yuko Privacy Policy: https://yuko.so/terms/privacy/
  • Yuko End User Terms of Service: https://yuko.so/terms/end-user-terms-of-service/
  • Yuko Terms and Conditions: https://yuko.so/terms
  • All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
  • Last Updated: September 1, 2025