Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 February 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AltroPlus Ltd. (“AltroPlus”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance Statement.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize users, remember preferences, enhance functionality, and improve overall user experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted
2. Why We Use Cookies
AltroPlus uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure proper operation of the website
- To maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To improve website performance and usability
- To remember user preferences and settings
AltroPlus does not use cookies for advertising profiling and does not sell or monetize cookie data.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by users, such as:
- Navigating website pages
- Submitting contact or inquiry forms
- Maintaining basic security and session integrity
Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about how visitors use our website, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
- Error messages
This information helps us understand website usage and improve content, structure, and performance.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering language preferences
- Remembering region or location selections
- Retaining user interface settings
These cookies improve user experience but are not strictly required for basic website operation.
3.4 Security Cookies
Security-related cookies are used to:
- Detect suspicious or malicious activity
- Prevent unauthorized access attempts
- Protect website integrity and availability
These cookies are essential for safeguarding our website and services.
4. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Where required by applicable law, including the GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive, AltroPlus relies on:
- Consent for non-essential cookies (such as analytics or functional cookies)
- Legitimate interests for strictly necessary and security-related cookies
Users may withdraw consent at any time through browser settings or cookie management tools.
5. Third-Party Cookies
AltroPlus may use trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics or hosting providers) that place cookies on our behalf.
Such third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws. AltroPlus ensures that third-party cookies are used only where necessary and subject to appropriate contractual safeguards.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all or selected cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period or until manually deleted
Specific retention periods depend on the type of cookie used.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
AltroPlus reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Information
AltroPlus Ltd.
Email: office@altroplus.com
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong SAR