Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 1, 2024
This Cookie Policy (“Policy“) is issued by Winking Studios Limited (“Winking“, “we“, “us“, or “our“).
This Policy applies to all websites operated or controlled by Winking:
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as enabling websites to function properly, tracking user movements within the site, and remembering login details.
Cookies can be classified based on their origin, function, and lifespan:
- First-party cookies: Placed by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Placed by a website other than the one you are visiting. We do not control the collection or use of data by third parties.
- Necessary cookies: Essential for the technical operation of a website (e.g., navigation and functionality).
- Performance cookies: Collect data on website performance, such as visitor numbers and error messages.
- Functionality cookies: Enhance usability by remembering user preferences (e.g., language and region).
- Targeting/advertising cookies: Enable personalized advertising.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until deleted manually or by the browser based on the specified duration.
- Purpose of Using Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Distinguish between visitors;
- Enhance the functionality and usability of our websites;
- Tailor our websites and products to your needs and preferences;
- Analyze website usage and compile anonymous, aggregate statistics; and
We do not use collected information to create visitor profiles.
- Types of Cookies Used
An overview of the cookies used on our websites is set out in the following table:
| Name | First Party or Third Party? | Duration | Purpose | Types of Data Collected |
| _ga | Third party (Google Analytics) | 2 years | Functionality (site analytics) | Visitor ID data used to distinguish visitors. |
| _gid | Third party (Google Analytics) | 24 hours | Functionality (site analytics) | Visitor ID data used to distinguish visitors. |
| __utma ~ __utmz | Third party (Google Analytics) | 24 hrs ~ 2 years | Performance (site analytics) | Usage data on our website. |
| JSESSIONID | First party | Session | Necessary (session tracking) | Visitor ID data used to distinguish visitors. |
| ON_VAT6 | First party | Session | Necessary (session tracking) | System-specific cookies to distinguish visitors. |
| ON_VAT99 | First party | Session | Necessary (session tracking) | System-specific cookies to distinguish visitors. |
- How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our websites for the following purposes:
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences to make navigating our websites easier and faster. They also record and store user acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
- Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Hotjar, to collect statistical information about website usage. This includes data on user numbers, page views, entry and exit points, time spent on pages, and clicked links. This information is aggregated and anonymized, helping us understand how people use our websites and improve their content and layout.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies gather information about your browsing activities to ensure relevant and interest-based marketing content on our websites. They remember your visits and viewed content so that third-party services, including Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, can show tailored advertisements on other websites. We do not control these third-party cookies or the information gathered via them.
- Managing Cookies
You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Instructions for managing cookies are available for various browsers:
- Internet Explorer: Microsoft Support
- Google Chrome: Google Support
- Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Privacy
- Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla Support
- Safari: Apple Support
- Opera: Opera Help
If your browser is not listed above, refer to the relevant browser developer’s website for instructions on managing cookies.
Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our websites. If you delete cookies, we will not be able to remember your preferences, and you may need to re-accept our Cookie Policy.
- Analytics Services
Our websites may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google“). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate website usage, compile reports, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may transfer this information to third parties when required by law or when these third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with other data held by Google. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out browser add-on provided by Google. For more information, visit Google Analytics.
- Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted.
- Contact Us
You are entitled to exercise your rights under applicable law at any time, without any formal requirements. To initiate this process, please submit your request via email to：pr@89hg31.com