Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2023 · China Study Tour (CST) Global
Section 01
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how China Study Tour (CST) Global ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website china-study-tour.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings.
Section 02
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferred language or which pages you visited.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners about how their sites are being used. They are not viruses or malware and cannot access other files on your device.
Section 03
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing or to track you across other websites. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required by law.
Section 04
Specific Cookies We Use
The table below lists the main cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users and tracks site usage | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| wordpress_* | Essential | WordPress session management and security | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Functional | Stores user preferences for the WordPress interface | 1 year |
| elementor | Essential | Stores Elementor page builder settings | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
This list may not be exhaustive as third-party services we use may set additional cookies. We review and update this list regularly.
Section 05
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that support our operations. These may include:
- Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google may set cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy
- WordPress & Elementor — our website is built on WordPress using Elementor. These platforms may set technical cookies necessary for the website to function correctly
- Embedded content — if our pages include embedded content such as maps or videos, those providers may also set cookies on your device
We do not control how third-party providers use their cookies. Please review their privacy and cookie policies directly for more information.
Section 06
How to Control Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. You can manage cookies in the following ways:
- Set your browser to block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Set your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed, so you can decide whether to accept it
- Delete cookies that have already been stored on your device
- Use private or incognito browsing mode, which typically does not store cookies after the session ends
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site settings → Cookies |
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features — such as contact forms — may not work correctly if essential cookies are disabled.
Section 07
Cookies & Personal Data
Some cookies — particularly analytics and functionality cookies — may involve the processing of personal data such as your IP address or device identifier. Where this is the case, our use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Depending on your location and applicable law (including GDPR for EU/UK users), you may have rights to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details on your rights and how to exercise them.
Section 08
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie notice or banner. By continuing to browse our website without changing your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
For users in the European Union or United Kingdom, where required by law we will provide options to accept or manage specific categories of cookies before they are placed on your device.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and adjusting your browser settings. Please note this may affect how our website functions.
Section 09
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example when we add new features, adopt new tools or need to comply with new legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will show when the policy was last revised. Any changes will take effect when the updated policy is posted on this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Section 10
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact our team directly.
Company
China Study Tour (CST) Global
Address
No.1 Jianguomenwai Ave, Beijing
info@chinastudytour.ai
+86 131 6180 6706