Cookie Policy
The terms and conditions of this Cookie Policy have to be carefully reviewed in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
Capitalised terms used herein shall have the same meaning as those set out in our Privacy Policy unless otherwise defined.
The Society runs the website (https://www.the-cics.org) (“our Website”). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies to make our Website work better and improve your experience. By using our Website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Cookie Policy.
1. Use of Cookies
The Society uses automatic systems of data collection, such as cookies. Cookies are small text files/devices that are stored on/transmitted to your device (like your phone or computer), when you visit certain websites, for record-keeping or other administrative purposes, including our Website. They help our Website work properly (e.g., for navigation and member logins), remember your settings and preferences like language or event preferences, and show us how you use our Website, so we can improve the same and offer personalised content, like event recommendations for the members of the Society.
Any information in the Cookie that is classified as Personal Data is managed according to our Privacy Policy.
2. Types of Cookies
These are the types of Cookies which we may use on our Website:
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Essential Cookies: These are needed for our Website to work, like letting you log in or navigate, and to keep our Website secure. If you choose to disable all cookies in your browser, our Website may no longer be accessible on that browser. As these cookies are strictly necessary for our Website to work and to keep your online data secure, these types of cookies are automatically enabled.
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Analytics Cookies: These show us how you use the Website, like which pages you visit. This helps us to make our Website better.
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Functional Cookies: These remember your choices like languages, and are used to reflect your preferences as well as improve your browsing experience.
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Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies that another party controls but are placed on your device when you visit our Website, such as Google Analytics cookies. These cookies. amongst other things, gather information about your experience on our Website, visitor traffic etc. The information collected by Third-Party Cookies are processed by third parties. i.e. the party that places that cookie on your device.
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Social Media and Advertising Cookies: These are used to tailor adverts on other websites and to measure how well our adverts are performing.
3. How to manage cookies
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers are automatically set to accept cookies, however, you can alter the settings of your browser to prevent automatic acceptance. Check your browser’s “Help” menu for instructions. To opt out of third-party cookies, please use their relevant Opt-Out Tool. Please be aware that completely disabling cookies may restrict your access to the Website.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Website may link to other sites, like social media. These sites have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we don’t control. Please check their policies directly.
5. Updates
We may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time. All changes will be included in the latest Cookie Policy published on our Website. Any changes to this Cookie Policy will be effective upon its publication. By continuing to use our Website after such amendments, you unconditionally accept and agree to be bound by the amended Cookie Policy.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@cics.org.hk
Address: Room 505, Peter Building, 58-62 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong