Cookie Notice
This Cookie Notice applies to websites, applications, digital platforms, and online services operated by SCGP Group companies in Vietnam ("SCGP Vietnam", "we", "us", or "our"), including the companies identified in the applicable Privacy Notice published on the relevant website.
SCGP Vietnam uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, applications, and digital platforms. This Cookie Notice explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, what information we collect through them, the purposes for which they are used, and how you can manage your preferences.
This Cookie Notice should be read together with the applicable Privacy Notice available on the relevant SCGP Vietnam website.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Notice informs website visitors about our transparent approach regarding data tracking technologies. We commit to managing your online configuration details responsibly and in full compliance with data protection rules.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
We may also use similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, tags, software development kits (SDKs), local storage technologies, and other technologies that collect information about your device, browser, or interactions with our websites and digital platforms. For simplicity, this Cookie Notice refers to all such technologies collectively as "cookies".
3. Why We Use Cookies
We may use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1. Strictly Necessary Purposes
To enable the operation, security, and functionality of our websites and digital platforms, including:
- maintaining user sessions;
- authenticating users;
- protecting against fraud, abuse, cybersecurity threats, and other security risks;
- remembering cookie preferences;
- maintaining website stability, performance, and security;
- enabling website features and services requested by users.
3.2. Functional Purposes
To improve functionality and user experience, including:
- remembering language preferences;
- remembering user settings and preferences;
- enabling enhanced website features and services;
- improving accessibility and user convenience.
3.3. Analytics and Performance Purposes
To understand how visitors use our websites and digital platforms, including:
- measuring website traffic;
- analysing website usage patterns;
- evaluating website performance;
- identifying technical issues;
- improving content, functionality, and user experience.
3.4. Advertising and Communication Purposes
Where applicable, to:
- provide relevant content and communications;
- measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns;
- support marketing and business development activities;
- improve the relevance of content and services provided through our websites and digital platforms.
4. Information Collected Through Cookies
Some of this information may constitute personal data under applicable Vietnam Personal Data Protection Laws.
5. Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for the operation, security, and functionality of the website. |
| Functional Cookies | Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand website usage and improve performance. |
| Advertising and Targeting Cookies | Support communications, advertising, and measurement activities. |
Additional information regarding specific cookies used on a website may be provided through the relevant cookie preference centre, cookie settings tool, or website-specific cookie inventory.
6. Consent and Cookie Preferences
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing or activating cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation, security, or functionality of the website.
You may choose to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies; or
- customise your cookie preferences through our cookie settings tool.
You may change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the relevant website. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed or operated by third-party service providers acting on our behalf or providing services through our websites, applications, or digital platforms. Such providers may include:
- website analytics providers;
- cloud service providers;
- communication service providers;
- advertising and marketing service providers;
- social media platform providers; and
- other technology service providers.
Where third-party cookies are used, the relevant third parties may process information in accordance with their own privacy notices, cookie notices, and applicable terms.
8. International Transfer of Personal Data
Information collected through cookies may be processed, stored, or accessed outside Vietnam, including through cloud computing services, analytics platforms, communication platforms, advertising platforms, or other systems used by SCGP Vietnam and its service providers.
Where personal data is transferred outside Vietnam, we will implement appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable Vietnam Personal Data Protection Laws. Where required by applicable law, we will conduct and maintain any required assessments and comply with applicable regulatory requirements relating to cross-border transfers of personal data.
9. Retention of Cookie Information
Information collected through cookies will be retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Cookie Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of cookie, the purpose for which it is used, and applicable legal requirements.
10. Changes to this Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations. The updated version will be made available through the relevant website and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated. We encourage you to review this Cookie Notice periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Notice, the use of cookies, or the processing of personal data collected through cookies, please contact us through:
- the Data Subject Request form available on the relevant SCGP Vietnam website; or
- the contact details provided in the applicable Privacy Notice.
For information regarding how we process personal data generally and how you may exercise your rights as a data subject, please refer to the applicable Privacy Notice.