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Cookies Policy
Last updated: 01/10/2025
Cookies Operator: APPTERNET CORPORATION LIMITED (Company No. 2625180), Office 35, 20 Granville Road, Hong Kong
Website: https://consul.online
1) Summary
We use strictly necessary cookies for core functionality and non-essential cookies (functional/analytics/advertising) only with your consent.
2) Scope and operator role
This Policy governs cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage) on the Website.
Operated by APPTERNET CORPORATION LIMITED (“Appternet”, “we”, “us”).
Contact: info@consul.online
3) Legal bases and applicable rules
• United Kingdom: UK GDPR + PECR.
o Strictly necessary: legitimate interests / PECR exemption (no consent).
o Non-essential: consent required.
• Hong Kong: PDPO — transparency, notice, fair processing.
Withdrawing consent does not affect prior lawful processing.
4) What cookies are
Small text files in your browser/device enabling core functions, remembering preferences, and helping us understand usage.
We do not use cookies for direct personal identification; device/browser data may be aggregated and anonymised for analytics.
5) Classification
By origin: first-party (consul.online) and third-party (external providers).
By duration: session (deleted on close) and persistent (minutes to years).
By purpose (examples, basis, consent):
• Strictly necessary
Navigation, security, account/checkout, consent manager. Basis: legitimate interests / PECR exemption. Consent not required.
• Functional
Language, region, UX preferences. Basis: consent. Consent required.
• Analytics
Traffic, performance, error diagnostics (aggregated). Basis: consent. Consent required.
• Advertising/marketing
Relevant ads, frequency capping, attribution. Basis: consent. Consent required.
6) Analytics (Google Analytics)
We may use Google Analytics (GA4) with IP anonymisation and aggregated reporting. Analytics cookies are disabled unless you consent.
Opt-out options:
On-site cookie settings panel.
GA add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7) Third-party providers & international transfers
Some cookies are set by third parties and may involve transfers outside the UK. We rely on contractual safeguards (e.g., SCCs) and/or your consent for non-essential cookies.
Providers/jurisdictions are listed in the cookie panel.
8) Retention
• Strictly necessary
Session or essential technical period (consent preferences up to ~12 months).
• Functional/Analytics/Advertising
Typically 1–24 months; see the panel.
9) Giving/withdrawing consent
On first visit a banner/panel offers “Accept”, “Learn more”, and category controls.
Adjust choices anytime via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
10) Browser controls
You can delete/block cookies or set alerts. Deleting all cookies resets saved preferences.
See also:
chrome://settings/cookies
edge://settings/content/cookies
about:preferences#privacy
Safari → Settings → Privacy
iOS/Android settings
https://www.aboutcookies.org
http://www.cookiecentral.com/faq
11) Do Not Track
We do not automatically respond to DNT signals; your choices in the cookie panel prevail.
12) Updates
The current version is available at consul.online; material changes appear in the banner/panel or via on-site notice.
13) Contact
info@consul.online
APPTERNET CORPORATION LIMITED, Office 35, 20 Granville Road, Hong Kong
