This Cookie Statement describes the different types of cookies that are applied on the AHKLC website. Any modifications to this Cookie Statement will be effective when we make a revised Cookie Statement available on our website.
What are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your devices (such as a computer or smartphone) by websites that track, save and store information about your interaction and usage of the website, such as language preferences, traffic data and time spent on the site.
We take online privacy and transparency very seriously and ensure that we comply with the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) rulings. The collected user data is completely anonymized and only used to improve our website. We will neither save your IPaddress, nor track your information when you access other websites.
Why use Cookies
Cookies allow us to recognize you when you re-visit our website and personalize your experience with the website. They play a key role in helping us enhance the usability and performance of our website.
What kind of Cookies do we use
The following is a list of the different types of cookies used on our website, and an explanation of what they are used for:
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are required to enable our website functionality. These cookies are only set in response to actions made by you which amount to requests for service, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information except as may be necessary to authenticate your access to our websites.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable us to remember choices you make (such as your preference language, or your username) and provide enhanced functionality and personalization. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some of the services on our website may not function properly
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies allow our operators to understand how the website performs and which pages the visitors frequently visit (e.g. most read this week). They help us to monitor the website traffic and count visits so that we can measure and optimize the performance of our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Social Media Cookies
Social Media cookies are set by media (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley, Endnote, RefWorks, BibteX) services that have been integrated into our website to enable you integrate the content into your own applications for scholarly work. They also allow you to see embedded videos and share the contents on our website with colleagues and relevant networks. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.
How to manage Cookies
Different browsers offer different ways to configure your browser’s Cookies setting. Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management (delete or manage Cookies) in their products. Please see below for more information
For other browsers, please consult the documentation that your browser manufacturer provides. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit allaboutcookies.org or aboutcookies.org
Other helpful resources
To learn more about the use of cookies, please refer to the following links:
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU)
- Internet Advertising Bureau (US)
- Internet Advertising Bureau (EU)
More information
If there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not it is usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it interacts with one of the features you use on our site. However, if you are still looking for more information, you can email us at info@ahklc.hk.