Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how China Travel Ready uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Duration: Session or up to 24 hours

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Provider: Google Analytics

Purpose:

  • Track page visits and user behavior
  • Understand traffic sources
  • Measure website performance
  • Improve user experience

Duration: Up to 2 years

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Newsletter signup status
  • Tool preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.

Purpose:

  • Show relevant ads
  • Measure ad campaign effectiveness
  • Retargeting

Duration: Up to 90 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party companies that may also set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Tracks website usage and generates statistical reports.

Google Privacy Policy β†’

Social Media Widgets

Facebook, Twitter, and other social sharing buttons may set cookies.

Email Service Provider

Tracks newsletter signups and email interactions.

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings β†’ Privacy and Security β†’ Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences β†’ Privacy β†’ Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings β†’ Privacy, search, and services β†’ Cookies and site data

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to control cookies:

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies.

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide tools to control cookies.

6. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use unique identifiers (similar to cookies) for advertising and analytics purposes. You can control these through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings β†’ Privacy β†’ Advertising β†’ Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings β†’ Google β†’ Ads β†’ Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Detailed Cookie List

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - Distinguish users2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - Distinguish users24 hours
_gatAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - Throttle request rate1 minute
newsletter_seenFunctionalRemember newsletter popup status30 days

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

China Travel Ready

Email: privacy@chinatravelready.com

Website: chinatravelready.com