Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

2. How We Use Cookies

Camel Tobacco Technology Co., Ltd. (“we” or “Camel”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience and understand how our website is used.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Load balancing

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

  • Language and region preferences
  • User interface customization
  • Form auto-fill settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website’s structure and content.

  • Page view statistics
  • Traffic source analysis
  • User behavior patterns
  • Website performance monitoring

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other websites.

  • Interest-based content delivery
  • Campaign effectiveness measurement
  • Cross-site tracking prevention

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may include:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
  • Cloudflare: For security, performance optimization, and content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Here’s how to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

The retention period of cookies varies depending on their type:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

Analytics cookies typically have a retention period of up to 24 months. Functional cookies are generally retained for up to 12 months.

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration date
  • Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of a browser session
  • Pixel Tags: Small invisible images used to track page views and email opens

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.