What Are Cookies?
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How We Use Cookies
Explore About China uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security).
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., via Google Analytics) so we can improve content and user experience.
- Advertising cookies — used by third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — used to track referrals made through affiliate links, so our partners know a purchase originated from our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as advertising networks, embedded videos, and social media plugins. We do not control these cookies directly — please refer to the respective third party’s cookie policy for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.