Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They are used to remember your preferences, enhance your browsing experience, and understand how you interact with websites. Cookies are not executable files and cannot spread viruses or malware.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Optimisednewsrelease uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account (if applicable)
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website to improve functionality
- Measure website traffic and user engagement
- Personalise content and recommendations
- Provide security and detect fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They are automatically enabled and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Security Cookies: Protect against unauthorised access and fraud
- Functional Cookies: Remember your language and region preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting data on pages visited, time spent, and user pathways. This information is used to improve our website. You can opt out of these cookies.
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your activity across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by third-party advertising partners. You can opt out of these cookies.
Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalised experience on future visits. You can opt out of these cookies.
4. Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to manage your cookie preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for website functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that also use cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website usage analytics
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and tracking
- Advertising Networks: For ad personalisation
- Content Delivery Networks: For website performance
These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices. We are not responsible for their data collection methods.
6. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for 6 months to 2 years depending on the type
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 12-24 months
7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can manage, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Google Chrome
1. Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner
2. Select Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your preferences: Allow all, Block all, or Manage site-specific settings
4. You can delete all cookies or select specific cookies to delete
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right
2. Select Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
3. Choose: Allow all, Block all, or Manage Exceptions
4. You can clear cookies individually or all at once
Apple Safari
1. Click Safari in the menu bar, then select Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy tab
3. Check "Block all cookies" or "Block third-party and advertising cookies"
4. You can manage individual cookies through Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right
2. Select Settings → Privacy, search, and services
3. Under Cookies and other site data, choose your preference
4. You can clear browsing data including cookies
8. Your Rights
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the controls on this page
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential cookies without affecting your access to basic website functionality
- Right to Delete: You can delete all cookies stored on your device through your browser settings
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +852 2684 3751
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through our website. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.