Cookie Notice
Cookie Notice
This cookie notice ("Cookie Notice") applies to the website ("Website") of Shenzhen Qianhai Mercantile Exchange Co., Ltd. (深圳前海联合交易中心有限公司) ("QME", "we", "our" or "us").
Cookies are small data files that are loaded on a browser or device when our Website is accessed to make sure it functions in the way that it should, provide insights into user interactions with the Website, and improve the efficiency and tailoring of the browsing experience. Some of these cookies are set automatically because they are essential for our Website to work but for our other cookies, you will soon be able to customise your cookie preferences at any time so only selected cookies are enabled.
You can customise your cookie preferences at any time so only selected cookies are enabled. In the event that you choose to opt out entirely, then you may also do this by modifying the privacy settings in your browser / configure your internet security software accordingly.
Please note that we use a range of technology to collect and retrieve information from your device and browser when you use our Website and this includes tags and web beacons – these have been included under the broader category of cookies.
We seek to process only anonymous cookie data but in the event that QME ends up connecting this to the user personally or if it processes any personal information, then we will endeavour to protect the data in the way set out in the Privacy Notice.
By using our Website (or, in the case of a cookie other than a strictly necessary cookie, by indicating your cookie preferences), you are consenting to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Notice.
The cookies currently used on our Website and other relevant information are listed below – for the avoidance of doubt, persistent cookies remain on a device for the period specified in the cookie and are then activated each time the website is visited and session cookies are deleted once the browser window is closed. Please note that the list below shall be updated from time to time.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are referred to as first party cookies and they are essential for the basic operation of our Website. If we do not have these strictly necessary cookies, our Website may not be able to function in a normal operational manner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWWAFSESID | www.qme.com | Related to Web Application Firewall (WAF). This cookie records the time when a session starts to ensure security. | Session |
| HWWAFSESTIME | www.qme.com | Related to web application firewalls. This cookie is often used to identify user sessions so that state can be maintained between different requests. | Session |
| accept_cookie | www.qme.com | This cookie is used to record whether the user agrees to the website's use of Cookies. This helps the website comply with relevant laws and regulations and improve user experience. | 30 days |
| guid | www.qme.com | This cookie is typically used to uniquely identify a user or device and may be used to track user activities or personalize content. | 399 days |
| has_js | www.qme.com | This cookie is usually used to detect whether the user's browser supports JavaScript. If it does, the website can use this information to provide richer features. | Session |
Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to gather information about users’ browsing activity across our Website – they support our advertising and marketing initiatives and strategy as they provide detailed insights into interests and enable profiles of these interests to be built. Therefore, this information also enables us to look at how we may provide better products and services, as well as personalised or more relevant content. Generally, these will be third party cookies – and where the targeting cookies facilitate Social Media, they will also enable the sharing of content. These cookies are only based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you choose to decline targeting cookies, then you may still see advertising – however, we will not have used cookies to tailor them to you.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMACCOUNT | *.hm.baidu.com | This cookie is used to send data about the visitor's device and behaviour to Baidu, and to track visitors across devices and marketing channels. | 399 days |
| HMACCOUNT_BFESS | *.hm.baidu.com | This cookie is used to send data about the visitor's device and behaviour to Baidu, and to track visitors across devices and marketing channels. | 399 days |
| HMACCOUNT | *.qme.com | This cookie is used to send data about the visitor's device and behaviour to Baidu, and to track visitors across devices and marketing channels. | Session |
| Hm_lpvt_* | *.qme.com | This cookie is commonly found on websites that use Baidu Statistics or other similar tools to record the user's visit time. It generally saves the time it takes for a page to load to help analyze user behaviour. | Session |
| Hm_lvt_* | *.qme.com | This cookie is also used for statistical analysis to record the user's first visit. This helps the website understand user browsing habits. | 365 days |
| targeting_cookie | www.qme.com | This cookie is typically used to detect whether the user's browser has targeting cookies enabled. | 30 days |