COOKIE POLICY

Welcome to Batam Expat Homes.

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit our website. It also explains the choices available to you regarding cookies.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you disable them through your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, making future visits more efficient and improving your overall browsing experience.

Cookies do not normally identify you personally.

Why We Use Cookies

Batam Expat Homes like many other websites uses cookies to improve the performance and usability of our website.

Cookies may help us to:

• Improve website functionality

• Remember visitor preferences

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Measure website performance

• Improve user experience

• Maintain website security

Our goal is to make our website easier to use while continuing to improve the information we provide.

Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly.

They may support features such as:

• Page navigation

• Website security

• Form submission

• Basic functionality

Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not operate correctly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

They may collect anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Navigation paths

• General website performance

This information helps us improve our content and provide a better experience for future visitors.

No personally identifiable information is collected through these analytics alone.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies remember choices you have previously made.

For example, they may remember:

• Language preferences

• Display settings

• Other website preferences

These cookies help provide a more personalised browsing experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features on our website may rely on trusted third-party services.

These may include:

• Google Maps

• WhatsApp

• Embedded videos (if used)

• Social media sharing tools

• Website analytics providers

These third parties may place their own cookies in accordance with their individual privacy policies.

Batam Expat Homes does not control these third-party cookies.

Google Analytics

If Google Analytics is enabled on this website, anonymous information may be collected to help us understand:

• Which pages are most popular

• How visitors find our website

• Which devices are used

• General visitor behaviour

This information helps us improve the website and better understand what information visitors find most useful.

Google Analytics does not provide us with personal information such as your name or email address.

Google Advertising

In the future, this website may use Google Ads or other advertising platforms.

These services may use cookies to:

• Measure advertising performance

• Understand visitor interests

• Improve the relevance of advertisements

• Limit repeated advertisements

If Google advertising is enabled, Google's own privacy policies will also apply.

Facebook & Meta Advertising

If Meta advertising is used, cookies or similar technologies may assist in measuring advertising effectiveness and understanding visitor interactions with our website.

These technologies help us improve future advertising campaigns while respecting applicable privacy requirements.

Managing Cookies

Most internet browsers allow you to control or disable cookies.

You can usually:

• View stored cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block future cookies

• Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

Do Cookies Collect Personal Information?

Cookies themselves generally do not contain personal information.

However, if you voluntarily provide personal information through an enquiry form or email, that information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

Technology and legal requirements continue to evolve.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Website functionality

• Applicable laws

• Privacy requirements

• Third-party services

The latest version will always be available on this page.

Our Commitment

At Batam Expat Homes, we know that transparency builds trust.

We are committed to respecting your privacy while providing a secure, informative and user-friendly website for everyone considering a move to Batam.

Thank you for visiting Batam Expat Homes.