This is the Cookie Policy for HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited (or its affiliates, hereinafter referred to as “HashKey”), accessible from www.hashkey.com。
What Are Cookies
As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to the user’s computer, to improve user experience. This page describes what information they gather, how HashKey uses it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored, however this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the site’s functionality.
How We Use Cookies
HashKey use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. In most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that users leave on all cookies if users are not sure whether or not they are needed, in case the cookies are used to provide a service that the user shall need.
Disabling Cookies
Users can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on their browser (more information is available in the “Help” / “Settings” section on the user’s browser). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that the user visits. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore it is recommended that users do not disable cookies.
How Long the Cookies Will Stay on Users’ Browsing Device
The length of time a cookie will stay on the user’s browsing device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies will only stay on the user’s device until the user closes the browser. Persistent cookies stay on the user’s browsing device until they expire or are deleted.
The Cookies We Set
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by the users which amount to a request for services, such as setting the users’ privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Users can set their browser to block or alert them about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how users move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymised.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of the users’ interests and show users relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying the user’s browser and internet device.
The information we obtain from our use of cookies will not usually contain personal data of the users. Although we may obtain information about the users’ computer or other electronic devices such as the users’ IP address, their browser and/or other internet log information, this will not usually identify the users personally. In certain circumstances, where the user voluntarily provides it (e.g. by completing an online form) or where the users subscribe to our services through the website we may collect personal information about the users.
Third Party Cookies
In some special cases HashKey also uses cookies provided by trusted third parties. Third party cookies such as Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, device type and operating system, referring URLs, location and pages visited so that HashKey can continue to produce engaging content. These third-party service providers are responsible for the cookies they set on this site. If the user would like to opt-out of all other types of technologies we employ on this site, users may do so by changing their browser settings to block, delete or disable these technologies as their browser or device permits.
HashKey also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow users to connect with their social network in various ways. For these to work the following social media sites including without limitation; Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Medium, will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance the user’s profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.
Please see below a list of the more commonly used browser types with hyperlinks showing how to adapt their cookie settings accordingly:
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Opera
• Apple Safari
This cookie policy is written in an English version and a Chinese version. In the event of any conflict between the two versions, the English version shall take precedence.
More Information
If users are not sure whether such cookies are required or not, it is usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features users use on our site.
For more information, users can contact us through email at: support@global-cs.hashkey.com.
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