Cookie Policy of qlanguage.com.hk
This document informs Users about the technologies that help qlanguage.com.hk to achieve the purposes described below. Such technologies allow the Owner to access and store information (for example by using a Cookie) or use resources (for example by running a script) on a User’s device as they interact with qlanguage.com.hk.
For simplicity, all such technologies are defined as "Trackers" within this document – unless there is a reason to differentiate.
For example, while Cookies can be used on both web and mobile browsers, it would be inaccurate to talk about Cookies in the context of mobile apps as they are a browser-based Tracker. For this reason, within this document, the term Cookies is only used where it is specifically meant to indicate that particular type of Tracker.
Some of the purposes for which Trackers are used may also require the User's consent. Whenever consent is given, it can be freely withdrawn at any time following the instructions provided in this document.
Qlanguage.com.hk uses Trackers managed directly by the Owner (so-called “first-party” Trackers) and Trackers that enable services provided by a third-party (so-called “third-party” Trackers). Unless otherwise specified within this document, third-party providers may access the Trackers managed by them.
The validity and expiration periods of Cookies and other similar Trackers may vary depending on the lifetime set by the Owner or the relevant provider. Some of them expire upon termination of the User’s browsing session.
In addition to what’s specified in the descriptions within each of the categories below, Users may find more precise and updated information regarding lifetime specification as well as any other relevant information — such as the presence of other Trackers — in the linked privacy policies of the respective third-party providers or by contacting the Owner.
How qlanguage.com.hk uses Trackers
Necessary
Qlanguage.com.hk uses so-called “technical” Cookies and other similar Trackers to carry out activities that are strictly necessary for the operation or delivery of the Service.
Trackers managed by third parties
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SiteGround Hosting (SiteGround Hosting Ltd.)
SiteGround Hosting is a hosting service provided by SiteGround Hosting Ltd.
Personal Data processed: Cookies, Usage Data and various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing: Singapore – Privacy Policy.
Functionality
Qlanguage.com.hk uses Trackers to enable basic interactions and functionalities, allowing Users to access selected features of the Service and facilitating the User's communication with the Owner.
Trackers managed directly by the Owner
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Mailing list or newsletter (qlanguage.com.hk)
By registering on the mailing list or for the newsletter, the User’s email address will be added to the contact list of those who may receive email messages containing information of commercial or promotional nature concerning qlanguage.com.hk. Your email address might also be added to this list as a result of signing up to qlanguage.com.hk or after making a purchase.
Personal Data processed: email address, Trackers and Usage Data.
Experience
Qlanguage.com.hk uses Trackers to improve the quality of the user experience and enable interactions with external content, networks and platforms.
Trackers managed by third parties
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Google Fonts (Google LLC)
Google Fonts is a typeface visualization service provided by Google LLC that allows qlanguage.com.hk to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
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Google Maps widget (Google LLC)
Google Maps is a maps visualization service provided by Google LLC that allows qlanguage.com.hk to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
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Vimeo video (Vimeo, LLC)
Vimeo is a video content visualization service provided by Vimeo, LLC that allows qlanguage.com.hk to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- player: 1 year
- sync_active: duration of the session
- vuid: 2 years
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Font Awesome (Fonticons, Inc. )
Font Awesome is a typeface visualization service provided by Fonticons, Inc. that allows qlanguage.com.hk to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
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YouTube video widget (Privacy Enhanced Mode) (Google LLC)
YouTube is a video content visualization service provided by Google LLC that allows qlanguage.com.hk to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
This widget is set up in a way that ensures that YouTube won't store information and cookies about Users on qlanguage.com.hk unless they play the video.
Personal Data processed: Trackers, Universally unique identifier (UUID) and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- iU5q-!O9@$: indefinite
- yt-player-headers-readable: duration of the session
- yt-remote-cast-available: indefinite
- yt-remote-cast-installed: indefinite
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YouTube video widget (Google LLC)
YouTube is a video content visualization service provided by Google LLC that allows qlanguage.com.hk to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- PREF: 8 months
- VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE: 8 months
- VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA: 7 months
- YSC: duration of the session
- YtIdbMeta:databases: duration of the session
- iU5q-!O9@$: indefinite
- yt-player-headers-readable: duration of the session
- yt-remote-cast-available: indefinite
- yt-remote-cast-installed: indefinite
- yt-remote-connected-devices: duration of the session
- yt-remote-device-id: duration of the session
- yt-remote-fast-check-period: indefinite
- yt-remote-session-app: indefinite
- yt-remote-session-name: indefinite
- ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY: duration of the session
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LinkedIn button and social widgets (LinkedIn Corporation)
The LinkedIn button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the LinkedIn social network provided by LinkedIn Corporation.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Trackers duration:
- AnalyticsSyncHistory: 1 month
- JSESSIONID: duration of the session
- UserMatchHistory: 1 month
- bcookie: 1 year
- bscookie: 1 year
- lang: duration of the session
- li_gc: 7 months
- lidc: 1 day
- lissc: 1 year
- lms_ads: 1 month
- lms_analytics: 1 month
- sdui_ver: 1 day
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X Post button and social widgets (X Corp.)
The X Post button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the X social network provided by X Corp.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- personalization_id: 2 years
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Pinterest “Pin it” button and social widgets (Pinterest, Inc.)
The Pinterest “Pin it” button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Pinterest platform provided by Pinterest Inc.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- _pin_unauth: 1 year
- _pinterest_ct_ua: duration of the session
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Facebook Like button and social widgets (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
The Facebook Like button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Facebook social network provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt out.
Trackers duration:
- _fbp: 3 months
- datr: 2 years
- lastExternalReferrer: duration of the session
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Feedburner (Google LLC)
Feedburner is a service to manage RSS feeds provided by Google LLC. It allows the collection of statistics on what content is consumed and to insert ads in it.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Measurement
Qlanguage.com.hk uses Trackers to measure traffic and analyze User behavior to improve the Service.
Trackers managed by third parties
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Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) with anonymized IP (Google LLC)
Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of qlanguage.com.hk, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address. It works by shortening Users' IP addresses within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the complete IP address be sent to a Google server and shortened within the US.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult their partner policy and their Business Data page.
Personal Data processed: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Trackers duration:
- AMP_TOKEN: 1 hour
- _ga: 2 years
- _gac*: 3 months
- _gat: 1 minute
- _gid: 1 day
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Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC)
Google Analytics 4 is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of qlanguage.com.hk, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at collection time and then discarded before Data is logged in any data center or server. Users can learn more by consulting Google’s official documentation.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult their partner policy and their Business Data page.
Personal Data processed: number of Users, session statistics, Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Trackers duration:
- _ga: 2 years
- _ga_*: 2 years
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Site Kit (Google LLC)
Site Kit is a WordPress plugin provided by Google LLC that connects to various Google services to monitor website metrics such as site performance, traffic, and ad revenue.
Personal Data processed: country, purchase history, search history, Trackers, Usage Data and various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
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User ID extension for Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Google Analytics on qlanguage.com.hk makes use of a feature called User ID. This setup allows for a more accurate tracking of Users by associating that User with the same ID over various sessions and devices. It is set up in a way that doesn’t allow Google to personally identify an individual or permanently identify a particular device.
The User ID extension might make it possible to connect Data from Google Analytics with other Data about the User collected by qlanguage.com.hk.
The opt-out link below will only opt you out for the device you are on, but not from tracking performed independently by the Owner. Contact the Owner via the email address provided in this privacy policy to object to the aforementioned tracking as well.
Personal Data processed: Trackers.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
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Google Analytics Demographics and Interests reports (Google LLC)
Google Analytics Demographics and Interests reports is a Google Advertising Reporting feature that makes available demographic and interests Data inside Google Analytics for qlanguage.com.hk (demographics means age and gender Data).
Users can opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and unique device identifiers for advertising (Google Advertiser ID or IDFA, for example).
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Trackers duration:
- IDE: 2 years
- _gcl_*: 3 months
- test_cookie: 15 minutes
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Google Analytics Advertising Reporting Features (Google LLC)
Google Analytics on qlanguage.com.hk has Advertising Reporting Features activated, which collects additional information from the DoubleClick cookie (web activity) and from device advertising IDs (app activity). It allows the Owner to analyze specific behavior and interests Data (traffic Data and Users' ads interaction Data) and, if enabled, demographic Data (information about the age and gender).
Users can opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult their partner policy and their Business Data page.
Personal Data processed: Trackers, unique device identifiers for advertising (Google Advertiser ID or IDFA, for example) and various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Trackers duration:
- IDE: 2 years
- _gcl_*: 3 months
- test_cookie: 15 minutes
Marketing
Qlanguage.com.hk uses Trackers to deliver personalized ads or marketing content, and to measure their performance.
Some of the advertising services used by the Owner adhere to the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework, an initiative that facilitates responsible privacy practices across the digital advertising industry - providing Users with enhanced transparency and control over how their data are used for advertising tracking purposes. Users can customize their advertising preferences at any time by accessing the advertising preferences panel from within the cookie notice or via the relevant link on qlanguage.com.hk.
Qlanguage.com.hk participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with its Specifications and Policies. Qlanguage.com.hk uses iubenda (identification number 123) as a Consent Management Platform.
Trackers managed by third parties
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Google Ad Manager (Google LLC)
Google Ad Manager is an advertising service provided by Google LLC that allows the Owner to run advertising campaigns in conjunction with external advertising networks that the Owner, unless otherwise specified in this document, has no direct relationship with.
This service uses the “DoubleClick” Cookie, which tracks use of qlanguage.com.hk and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered.
Users may decide to disable all the DoubleClick Cookies by going to: Google Ad Settings.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult their partner policy and their Business Data page.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- Conversion: 3 months
- DSID: 14 days
- FCNEC: 1 year
- FLC: 10 seconds
- FPAU: 3 months
- FPGCLAW: 3 months
- FPGCLDC: 3 months
- FPGCLGB: 3 months
- GCL_AW_P: 3 months
- GED_PLAYLIST_ACTIVITY: duration of the session
- IDE: 2 years
- NID: 6 months
- RUL: 1 year
- __gads: 2 years
- __gpi: 2 years
- __gpi_optout: 2 years
- __gsas: 2 years
- _gac_: 3 months
- _gac_gb_: 3 months
- _gcl_ag: 3 months
- _gcl_au: 3 months
- _gcl_aw: 3 months
- _gcl_dc: 3 months
- _gcl_gb: 3 months
- _gcl_gf: 3 months
- _gcl_gs: 3 months
- _gcl_ha: 3 months
- ar_debug: 3 months
- id: 2 years
- receive-cookie-deprecation: 6 months
- test_cookie: 15 minutes
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Google Ads conversion tracking (Google LLC)
Google Ads conversion tracking is an analytics service provided by Google LLC that connects data from the Google Ads advertising network with actions performed on qlanguage.com.hk.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult their partner policy and their Business Data page.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Trackers duration:
- IDE: 2 years
- test_cookie: 15 minutes
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Google Ads Remarketing (Google LLC)
Google Ads Remarketing is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Google LLC that connects the activity of qlanguage.com.hk with the Google Ads advertising network and the DoubleClick Cookie.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult Google's partner policy.
Users can opt out of Google's use of Trackers for ads personalization by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Trackers duration:
- Conversion: 3 months
- DSID: 14 days
- FCNEC: 1 year
- FLC: 10 seconds
- FPAU: 3 months
- FPGCLAW: 3 months
- FPGCLDC: 3 months
- FPGCLGB: 3 months
- GCL_AW_P: 3 months
- GED_PLAYLIST_ACTIVITY: duration of the session
- IDE: 2 years
- NID: 6 months
- RUL: 1 year
- __gads: 2 years
- __gpi: 2 years
- __gpi_optout: 2 years
- __gsas: 2 years
- _gac_: 3 months
- _gac_gb_: 3 months
- _gcl_ag: 3 months
- _gcl_au: 3 months
- _gcl_aw: 3 months
- _gcl_dc: 3 months
- _gcl_gb: 3 months
- _gcl_gf: 3 months
- _gcl_gs: 3 months
- _gcl_ha: 3 months
- ar_debug: 3 months
- id: 2 years
- receive-cookie-deprecation: 6 months
- test_cookie: 15 minutes
Trackers that do not fit the above categorizations
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Wordpress Security Plugins
The IP address of visitors, user ID of logged in users, and username of login attempts are conditionally logged to check for malicious activity and to protect the site from specific kinds of attacks. Examples of conditions when logging occurs include login attempts, log out requests, requests for suspicious URLs, changes to site content, and password updates. This information is retained for 60 days.
How to manage preferences on qlanguage.com.hk
Users can set or update their preferences via the relevant privacy choices panel available on qlanguage.com.hk.
With regard to any third-party Trackers, Users can manage their preferences via the related opt-out link (where provided), by using the means indicated in the third party's privacy policy, or by contacting the third party.
How to control or delete Cookies and similar technologies via your device settings
Users may use their own browser settings to:
- See what Cookies or other similar technologies have been set on the device;
- Block Cookies or similar technologies;
- Clear Cookies or similar technologies from the browser.
The browser settings, however, do not allow granular control of consent by category.
Users can, for example, find information about how to manage Cookies in the most commonly used browsers at the following addresses:
Users may also manage certain categories of Trackers used on mobile apps by opting out through relevant device settings such as the device advertising settings for mobile devices, or tracking settings in general (Users may open the device settings and look for the relevant setting).
How to opt out of interest-based advertising
Notwithstanding the above, Users may follow the instructions provided by YourOnlineChoices (EU and UK), the Network Advertising Initiative (US) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan) or other similar services. Such initiatives allow Users to select their tracking preferences for most of the advertising tools. The Owner thus recommends that Users make use of these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.
The Digital Advertising Alliance offers an application called AppChoices that helps Users to control interest-based advertising on mobile apps.
Consequences of denying the use of Trackers
Users are free to decide whether or not to allow the use of Trackers. However, please note that Trackers help qlanguage.com.hk to provide a better experience and advanced functionalities to Users (in line with the purposes outlined in this document). Therefore, if the User chooses to block the use of Trackers, the Owner may be unable to provide related features.
Owner and Data Controller
Stuart McCutcheon Barratt,
Q Language Ltd.
14/F Wing On Cheong Building, 5 Wing Lok Street, Central,
Hong Kong
Owner contact email: info@qlanguage.com.hk
Since the use of third-party Trackers through qlanguage.com.hk cannot be fully controlled by the Owner, any specific references to third-party Trackers are to be considered indicative. In order to obtain complete information, Users are kindly requested to consult the privacy policies of the respective third-party services listed in this document.
Given the objective complexity surrounding tracking technologies, Users are encouraged to contact the Owner should they wish to receive any further information on the use of such technologies by qlanguage.com.hk.