Cookie Policy

Last updated 06 / 07 / 2026
Company Social Gauge Media Limited
Registration no. 3156089
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Before you continue

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on this website (the “Website”), what information they collect, for what purposes, and the choices you have. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use the Website after seeing our cookie banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you change your browser or cookie settings.

Contents
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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage or scripts, may also be used. In this Policy, we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies”.

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When Do We Collect Cookies?

We set and read cookies when:

  • You first visit the Website;
  • You navigate between pages on the Website;
  • You interact with certain features (e.g. forms, embedded content, videos);
  • You adjust your cookie preferences, if a cookie management tool is provided;
  • Third-party services integrated into the Website (e.g. analytics, embedded content) place their own cookies.

Some cookies are set directly by us (“first-party cookies”), while others are set by third parties (“third-party cookies”).

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Types Of Cookies We Use And What Data They Store

Strictly necessary cookies

Always active

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions made by you, such as:

  • Navigating between pages;
  • Filling in forms;
  • Setting privacy or cookie preferences.
Personal data stored / collected
  • A unique session ID or token;
  • Basic technical information required to route your request (e.g. load balancing identifiers).
Purpose

To provide core functionality, maintain security and enable you to use features you have explicitly requested.

Without these cookies, the Website may not function properly.

Performance and analytics cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website so that we can measure and improve its performance and user experience.

Personal data / information stored may include
  • IP address (typically truncated or pseudonymised where possible);
  • Device and browser information (e.g. type, version, operating system);
  • Approximate location (e.g. city or region);
  • Information about how you arrived on the Website (e.g. referrer URL);
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, clicks and navigation paths.
Purpose
  • To generate aggregate statistics about Website usage;
  • To identify which pages and content are most or least popular;
  • To diagnose technical problems and improve design and navigation.

We do not use these cookies to identify you directly, but some of the data collected may be considered personal data under certain laws.

Functionality cookies

Optional

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features.

Personal data stored may include
  • Preferences (e.g. language, cookie settings);
  • Previously entered information (e.g. form data, where you choose to have it remembered).
Purpose

To make your experience more convenient and tailored, so you do not have to re enter the same information each time you visit.

Marketing and targeting cookies (if used)

Optional

If enabled, these cookies may be set by us or by third-party marketing partners to:

  • Track your visit across pages and, in some cases, across websites;
  • Build a profile of your interests;
  • Display relevant advertising on other websites or platforms;
  • Measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
Personal data stored may include
  • A unique identifier linked to your browser or device;
  • Information about pages visited and actions taken on the Website;
  • In some cases, hashed identifiers (e.g. from email addresses) used to match with social or advertising platforms.
Purpose

To provide more relevant advertising and to understand how effective our marketing activities are.

You can opt out of these cookies as described below.

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Is Acceptance Of Cookies Mandatory?

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the Website to function correctly. If you block or delete these cookies, some parts of the Website may not work as intended or may not be accessible.

For all other types of cookies (e.g. analytics, functionality, marketing):

  • Acceptance is not mandatory in order to access the Website.
  • You can choose to refuse or disable these cookies without losing basic access to the site, although some features may be less tailored or may not function optimally.

Where required by law, we will only place non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) after you have given your consent via the cookie banner or settings.

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How To Manage Or Disable Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

  • 5.1 Browser settings Most web browsers allow you to:
    • View which cookies are stored on your device;
    • Delete all or specific cookies;
    • Block cookies from all websites or certain websites;
    • Block third-party cookies;
    • Receive alerts before a cookie is stored.

    The methods differ from browser to browser. Please refer to your browser’s help or settings menu.

  • 5.2 Cookie preferences on the Website When you first land on our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent tool that enables you to:
    • Accept or reject categories of non-essential cookies;
    • Change your preferences at any time.
  • 5.3 Third-party opt-out tools For some third-party services (e.g. analytics or advertising platforms), additional opt-out mechanisms may be available directly from the provider.

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may impact your user experience, and some Website functionalities may become limited.

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Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Website may be set by third parties, such as:

  • Analytics providers;
  • Embedded content providers (e.g. video, maps);
  • Social media platforms;
  • Advertising or remarketing partners (if used).

These third parties may process the data collected through their cookies for their own purposes, for example to improve their services or to build aggregated statistics. We do not control these cookies directly.

We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information about their practices.

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Relation To Personal Data And Our Privacy Policy

Some cookies collect or are associated with personal data (such as IP addresses, identifiers, or contact details where available). To the extent that we use such information, we do so in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains:

  • The types of personal data we process;
  • The purposes and legal bases for processing;
  • With whom we may share personal data;
  • Your rights regarding your personal data.

You can find more details in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of this Cookie Policy.

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Changes To This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

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Contact

If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Registered entity

Social Gauge Media Limited

Unit 1603, 16th Floor, The L. Plaza, 367-375 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Registration No. 3156089

contact@socialgaugemedia.com