Legal
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 12 April 2025 · Effective: 12 April 2025
1. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Calico Dept ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at calicodep. It describes what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences or actions. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services are embedded on that website (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage — serve comparable functions and are also covered by this policy.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following general purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and pages load as intended
- To remember your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again unnecessarily
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve the experience over time
- To measure the effectiveness of our content and pages
We do not use cookies to serve advertising, track you across third-party websites, or build profiles for commercial sale.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The following table describes the categories of cookies present on our website and their purpose:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for core website functionality. The website cannot operate correctly without these. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes. | Session identifiers, CSRF tokens, consent preference storage | Session or up to 12 months |
| Functional | Enables enhanced functionality such as remembering user preferences (e.g., language, consent choices) to improve usability on return visits. | Consent flag, UI state preferences | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and where they navigate. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. | Page view counters, referral source tracking | Up to 24 months |
We do not currently use advertising cookies or retargeting technologies on this website.
5. Specific Cookies in Use
The table below lists the individual cookies currently set on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Set By | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cd_consent |
Functional | Calico Dept (first-party) | Records whether the visitor has acknowledged the cookie consent notice, preventing it from reappearing on every visit. | 365 days |
cd_session |
Strictly Necessary | Calico Dept (first-party) | Maintains your session state while browsing so the website can function correctly during a single visit. | Session (expires on browser close) |
cd_ref |
Analytics | Calico Dept (first-party) | Records the referral source of your visit (e.g., search engine, direct) to help us understand how people find our website. No personally identifiable information is stored. | 30 days |
cd_pageviews |
Analytics | Calico Dept (first-party) | Tracks a count of page views per session to help us measure engagement. Data is aggregated and not linked to individual identities. | Session |
We may update the list of cookies in use as our website evolves. This policy will be revised to reflect any material changes.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may include embedded content or integrations from third parties (for example, maps or web fonts). These third parties may set their own cookies or similar technologies. We do not control these third-party cookies. The following third-party services may be present on our website:
- Google Fonts — Typography delivered via Google's CDN. Google may process request metadata. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Maps — An embedded map showing our studio location. If you interact with the map, Google may set cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties if you have concerns about their data practices.
7. Your Choices and Controls
You have several options to manage cookies:
- Cookie consent notice: When you first visit our website, a consent notice informs you that cookies are in use. You may continue browsing with cookies active, or adjust your browser settings to refuse them.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies after each browsing session. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how our website functions.
- Opt-out tools: For analytics technologies, you may be able to opt out using your browser's privacy settings or through tools offered by the relevant third party.
To manage cookies in common browsers, please refer to the help documentation for your browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
8. Cookies and Personal Data Under the PDPA
Where cookies collect or process information that constitutes personal data under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), such data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Strictly necessary cookies do not collect personal data. Analytical cookies on this website collect only anonymised or aggregated data and are not used to identify individuals.
9. Data Retention
The data associated with cookies is retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the stated purpose of each cookie, as described in Section 5. Analytics data derived from cookies is stored in aggregate form and not linked to individual visitors beyond the cookie's stated duration.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is directed at adults and is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently received information from a child, please contact us at privacy@calicodep and we will take appropriate steps.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following any update indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Calico Dept · 14 Jalan Solaris 3, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Email: privacy@calicodep
Phone: +60 3-6205 7184
Studio Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM–6PM · Saturday, 10AM–2PM