Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 15 January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors interact with their site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on the Confluenens website, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and content.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, visitor behaviour analysis
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads conversion tracking, retargeting cookies
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
Examples: Language preferences, display settings, accessibility options
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website. This service may set cookies to collect information and report website usage statistics without personally identifying individual visitors.
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with our content through social media platforms, those platforms may set cookies to track your activity. Please refer to the respective platform's cookie policy for more information.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to keep you logged in during your visit and enable essential website functionality.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website. Our persistent cookies typically expire between 30 days and 2 years.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings
- Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on newer versions)
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose your settings
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferred settings
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites. Some features may not work properly without cookies.
Your Rights
Under Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and applicable international laws, you have the right to:
- Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time using the toggles above
- Request information about the cookies we use
- Delete cookies from your browser at any time
- Configure your browser to refuse cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you.
Questions About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Confluenens
Unit 2506, 25/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place
979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong