1. Introduction
1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how Firstar Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou) (“FIRSTAR”, “we” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.china-firstar.com.
2. What Is a Cookie?
2.1 Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. A cookie can be retrieved or read by the server that created it. Cookies generally contain identifiers and other information that enables a website to recognize a browser or device.
2.2 Cookies help us and third-party service providers understand how visitors use the Site, identify which sections are visited and measure and improve our services. We use cookies only for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage or delete cookies according to your preferences, but disabling some cookies may affect the availability or operation of certain Site features.
3. Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
A session cookie expires after you close your browser and is not stored permanently on your device. Session cookies may be used to maintain information while you move between pages during a specific visit.
Persistent Cookies
A persistent cookie remains on your device until it reaches its expiry date or you delete it. Persistent cookies may be used to remember your preferences when you return to the Site.
We may use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are required for core Site operation, security and navigation.
- Analytics and performance cookies: These cookies help us count visitors and understand how visitors move around the Site so that we can improve its operation.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies help recognize you when you return and remember preferences such as language or region.
- Targeting cookies: These cookies may record the pages you visit and the links you follow so that website content and advertising can be made more relevant to your interests.
- Third-party cookies: Some cookies are provided by third-party service providers. Embedded content and third-party websites may also place their own cookies. We do not control cookies placed independently by other websites, and you should review their cookie policies for details.
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 You can manage cookie preferences through our consent controls where available. You may also use your browser settings to block or delete cookies, including cookies that previously recorded consent. Disabling all cookies may affect the operation of the Site.
Instructions for managing cookies are available from the relevant browser provider:
4.2 General information about cookies is also available from All About Cookies.
5. Similar Technologies
5.1 In addition to cookies, we may use technologies such as local storage, web beacons and pixel tags. Local storage can retain data used to render Site content efficiently. Emails may contain tracked links or pixel tags that help us understand whether content has been delivered or viewed and how recipients interact with it.
5.2 Third-party partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising or provide advertising based on browsing activity and interests. Browser settings and the controls described above can be used to manage these technologies where applicable. Disabling interest-based advertising does not prevent the delivery of general advertising.
6. Do Not Track Signals
6.1 Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) preference. Because there is no universally accepted standard governing responses to DNT signals, the Site does not currently respond to DNT browser settings. You can use the cookie-consent controls and browser settings described above to manage available preferences.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
7.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make a material change, we may provide notice on the Site, by email or by another method permitted under applicable law.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 27 April 2022.