At SiliconeTop.com, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy applies to any SiliconeTop.com product or service that links to this policy or incorporates it by reference. We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze site performance, and ensure our platform functions securely and efficiently.
By continuing to visit or use our website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes we describe in this policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device that uniquely identify your browser or device. They are widely used technologies that allow a website to "remember" your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time.
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or email address, but they link your browser to the information you have provided or to your interaction with the website.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to better understand how you interact with our content and to improve your experience when visiting SiliconeTop.com. For example, cookies help us:
- Authentication: Identify you when you sign in to our website so you don't have to log in every time you navigate to a new page.
- Preferences: Remember your settings, such as your preferred language (English, Chinese, Japanese, etc.) and region.
- Security: Protect your user account and our website from fraud and unauthorized access.
- Analytics: Understand which pages are most popular and how users move around the site, helping us improve our content structure.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both First-Party Cookies (set by SiliconeTop.com) and Third-Party Cookies (set by partners like Google Analytics). These can be further categorized as follows:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like user registration and login cannot be provided.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you go to most often. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
D. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
4. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site. They are essential for the proper functioning of the site during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain in the cookie file of your browser for much longer (depending on the lifetime of the specific cookie). We use these to remember your preferences for future visits.
5. How to Control and Delete Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.
Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website (e.g., you may not be able to stay logged in or use specific language settings).
To learn more about how to manage cookies, please visit the help pages of your browser:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via email at: [email protected].