CNKEYWORDS Cookies Policy
I. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device by certain websites or applications. They can help a website or an application remember the information about your visit to the website or the application, so that you can visit the website or the application again more conveniently.
Cookies described in this Policy also include technologies similar to cookies, including local storage. Local storage is a technology that allows websites to store and retrieve data from user’s browser. We use local storage to facilitate management of the temporary storage of information related to our website more efficiently. The user can manage our use of local storage technology through browser settings.
II. How Do We Use Cookies
Cookies may be used in the CNKEYWORDS of GTCOM.
First-Party Cookies and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies may be set by the websites you visit (i.e., first-party cookies) or by third parties (e.g., provider of content, advertising or analytics services on the websites) (i.e., third-party cookies). We will deploy some cookies in our platform CNKEYWORDS. When you browse the CNKEYWORDS / use the online services of the CNKEYWORDS, we may use cookies to collect information about you automatically to facilitate your use of the CNKEYWORDS. For example, we can provide you with the services that are more in line with your language habits based on your browser’s language preferences.
Currently, third-party cookies are not used in the CNKEYWORDS.
Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies
Cookies can also be classified as session cookies and persistent cookies according to their duration of validity. Session cookies are temporary cookies that would be deleted or invalid when a user closes the browser. Persistent cookies are used to log the user’s preferences in the CNKEYWORDS, and these cookies remain on the user’s device after the user closes the browser or reboots the computer.
Currently, session cookies are not used in the CNKEYWORDS. We use persistent cookies to record user’s preferences in the CNKEYWORDS, so as to improve the functions of the CNKEYWORDS for all users. Persistent cookies contain expiration dates. These cookies will be removed from your device after the expiration date.
The Types of Cookies We Use
Different types of cookies are used to assist us in operating the CNKEYWORDS. These cookies are essential to enable users to browse and use the relevant functions of the CNKEYWORDS. Currently, the following strictly necessary cookies are used in the CNKEYWORDS, which do not involve the collection, use or storage of any personal data:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Source | Type of Information Collected | Intended Use | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tk | GTCOM | NA | For encryption | Persistent cookies |
| language | GTCOM | NA | For labelling the language used by the user | Persistent cookies |
| JSESSIONID | GTCOM | NA | For session identification | Persistent cookies |
| b2c.session.id | GTCOM | NA | For specifying SESSIONID of the system. This cookie can be used to resume access to the site after the system default session state fails unexpectedly | Persistent cookies |
| pcLanguage | GTCOM | NA | For labelling the language used by PC users (computer browsers) | Persistent cookies |
| LOGINED | GTCOM | NA | Whether to allow the homepage to be refreshed, if not, refreshing the homepage will cause re-login | Persistent cookies |
| theme | GTCOM | NA | The theme used by the user for labelling the current theme category of the user, and requesting entry records for different themes from the server | Persistent cookies |
| appLanguage | GTCOM | NA | For labelling the language used by the APP users | Persistent cookies |
| pageNo | GTCOM | NA | For recording the page number of the content viewed by the user | Persistent cookies |
| pageSize | GTCOM | NA | For recording the pieces of information displayed on each page | Persistent cookies |
| funcName | GTCOM | NA | For setting the name of the JS function called by clicking the page number, which is defaulted to page and is used when there are multiple paging objects on a page. | Persistent cookies |
| currentUrl | GTCOM | NA | For recording the current URL visited by the user | Persistent cookies |
| funcName | GTCOM | NA | For recording the current mobile web site visited by the user | Persistent cookies |
III. How Do You Manage and Disable Cookies?
You can set your browser to block or prompt you of these cookies, but this may cause failure of certain website features.
You can also manage cookies and set your cookies preferences by enabling cookies in the browser software or performing corresponding operations. We will use cookies in strict compliance with your wishes. Below is a guide on how to do this in commonly used browser software:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Safari for macOS
- Safari for iOS
IV. Third-Party Websites
If you click on a hyperlink to a third-party website from the CNKEYWORDS, the third-party website may also use cookies. Third-party websites will have their own cookies policies, and GTCOM has no control over them. For more information about the cookies of third-party websites and how to manage these cookies, please contact the third-party websites.
V. How Is the Cookies Policy Updated?
We may update this Cookies Policy and recommend that you check this Cookies Policy from time to time to keep informed of how we use cookies. This Cookies Policy was last updated on [April] [19], [2021].
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at MSGbusiness@gtcom.com.cn.