Cookies Policy

Last updated: December 1, 2023

• This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, or the information We collect using Cookies and how that information is used. 
• Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.
• We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies We use.
   

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

• The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

• Cookies: small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. It is used to identify your browser, provide analytics, remember information about you such as your language preference or login information.
• Organization (referred to as either "the Organization", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Cookies Policy) refers to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
• Device: any internet connected device such as a phone, tablet, computer or any other device that can be used to visit FinSent by CBSA and use the services.
• Personal Data: any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
• Service: refers to the service provided by FinSent by CBSA as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this platform.
• Third-party service: refers to advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others who provide our content or whose products or services we think may interest you.
• Website: FinSent by CBSA’s site, which can be accessed via this URL: finsent.hkust.edu.hk
• You: a person or entity that is registered with FinSent by CBSA to use the Services.

Introduction

• This Cookies Policy explains how FinSent by CBSA and its affiliates (collectively "FinSent by CBSA", "we", "us", and "ours"), use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, including without limitation finsent.hkust.edu.hk and any related URLs, mobile or localized versions and related domains / sub-domains ("Websites"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as the choices for how to control them.

What is a cookie?

• A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer or other internet connected device in order to identify your browser, provide analytics, remember information about you such as your language preference or login information. They're completely safe and can't be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first party and/or third party cookies on our website for various purposes such as:

• To facilitate the operation and functionality of our website;
• To improve your experience of our website and make navigating around them quicker and easier;
• To allow us to make a bespoke user experience for you and for us to understand what is useful or of interest to you;
• To analyze how our website is used and how best we can customize it;
• To identify future prospects and personalize marketing and sales interactions with it;
• To facilitate the tailoring of online advertising to your interests.

What type of cookies does FinSent by CBSA use?

Type of Cookies We Use

• Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser.
• We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

Necessary / Essential Cookies

• Type: Session Cookies
• Administered by: Us
• Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

Functionality Cookies

• Type: Persistent Cookies
• Administered by: Us
• Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

Analytics and Customization Cookies

• These cookies collect information that is used to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.
• We use cookies served by Google Analytics to collect limited data directly from end-user browsers to enable us to better understand your use of our website. Further information on how Google collects and uses this data can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/. You can opt-out of all Google supported analytics on our Websites by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Social Media Cookies

• These cookies are used when you register or link your account with FinSent through Google+. The social network will record that you have done this. These cookies may also include certain code that has been placed on the platform to help track conversions from ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to qualified users who have already taken certain action on the platform.

How you can manage cookies?

• Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their 'settings' preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information. Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookies management in their products.

Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookies management in their products. Please see below for more information.

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (Desktop)
• Safari (Mobile)
• Android Browser
• Opera
• Opera Mobile

Blocking and disabling cookies and similar technologies

• Wherever you're located you may also set your browser to block cookies and similar technologies, but this action may block our essential cookies and prevent our website from functioning properly, and you may not be able to fully utilize all of its features and services. You should also be aware that you may also lose some saved information (e.g. saved login details, site preferences) if you block cookies on your browser. Different browsers make different controls available to you. Disabling a cookie or category of cookie does not delete the cookie from your browser, you will need to do this yourself from within your browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.

Changes To Our Cookies Policy

• We may change our Service and policies, and we may need to make changes to this Cookies Policy so that they accurately reflect our Service and policies. Unless otherwise required by law, we will notify you (for example, through our Service) before we make changes to this Cookies Policy and give you an opportunity to review them before they go into effect. Then, if you continue to use the Service, you will be bound by the updated Cookies Policy. If you do not want to agree to this or any updated Cookies Policy, you can delete your account.

Your Consent

• By using our website, registering an account, or making a purchase, you hereby consent to our Cookies Policy and agree to its terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, You can contact us:

• By email: cbsa@ust.hk
• By phone number: +852 3469 2637
• By mail: Room 6061, LSK Business Building, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong