Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 21, 2026
Last updated: May 21, 2026
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice through the cookie consent banner on your next visit. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Icarus Asia uses cookies and similar technologies on our Website. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for website security, navigation, accessibility, and core functionality; these cannot typically be disabled. Analytics Cookies — help us understand visitor behavior, traffic sources, website performance, and engagement metrics (examples may include Google Analytics, Cloudflare analytics, or similar tools). Functional Cookies — remember language settings, region preferences, and user selections. Marketing Cookies — where applicable, may track engagement with communications or campaigns, and are used only where permitted by law and consent requirements.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our Website, including analytics providers, embedded media services, CRM systems, cybersecurity providers, or social media integrations. Third parties may independently process data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Legal Basis for Cookies
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are deployed only after consent; users may withdraw consent at any time; and consent records may be maintained for compliance purposes.
6. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete cookies, or modify cookie preferences. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. Browser help resources are available for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
7. Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control
Where required by applicable law, we may recognize legally valid browser-based opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page.
9. Contact
privacy@icarusasia.com
Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for core site functionality such as security, navigation, language preference, and authenticated access to research. These cannot be switched off. | Always on |
| Functional | Remember settings like region preference, reading progress on research reports, and resume points so the site behaves the way you left it. | Optional (requires consent) |
| Analytics | Aggregate, de-identified usage data (e.g. page views, scroll depth, performance metrics) used to understand how the site is used and improve it. May include Google Analytics or Cloudflare Web Analytics. | Optional (requires consent) |
| Marketing | Used to measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns, and (where applicable) to deliver relevant content. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioural advertising. | Optional (requires consent) |