Last updated: 2025-11-12
Cookie Policy for understand-china.com
This Cookie Policy explains how understand-china.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, which is focused on family-friendly restaurant recommendations. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies Used
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. The types of cookies we use include:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party Cookies: These are set by understand-china.com and can only be read by our site.
- Third-party Cookies: These are set by domains other than understand-china.com, such as advertising partners and analytics providers.
Purposes of Cookies
The cookies we use serve various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve user experience.
- Personalization Cookies: These enable us to remember your preferences and tailor content to your interests.
- Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
How Users Can Control/Opt-Out
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. For more information, please refer to your browser’s help section.
- Site Banner: Upon your first visit to understand-china.com, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Third-party Tools: You can also use third-party tools to manage your cookie preferences, such as the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page.
Third-party Cookies/Services
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. Examples include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. You can learn more about their cookie policy at policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
- Meta Pixel: This service helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising. More information can be found at facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
- YouTube Embeds: If we embed YouTube videos, they may set cookies on your device. You can read more about YouTube’s cookie policy at youtube.com/static?template=privacy_guidelines.
Data Retention & Security
We take the security of your data seriously. Cookies will be retained for the duration specified in their settings. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Updates to the Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].