This Cookie Policy explains how Global Currency Exchange Limited ("GCE") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our platform. We are committed to using data technologies transparently and respecting your privacy preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) by a website server when you visit our website. Cookies help websites remember your actions and preferences so that you do not need to re-enter them every time you visit.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage objects (which store preferences in your browser's localStorage) and session storage for platform security purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features of the GCE platform cannot be provided securely. These cookies cannot be disabled.
- Session management cookies: Maintain your authenticated session on the platform (session-scoped; deleted when the browser is closed);
- CSRF protection tokens: Protect your account against cross-site request forgery attacks;
- Authentication tokens: Maintain authenticated state on devices where you have completed multi-factor authentication (valid for no more than 90 days); and
- Load balancing cookies: Route your requests to the appropriate server to maintain platform performance.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our website, enabling us to continually improve the user experience. All analytics data is anonymised and not linked to any personally identifiable information.
- Page view statistics: Pages visited and time spent on each page;
- Navigation path analysis: How users navigate through the website; and
- Error tracking: Identifying and fixing technical issues on the platform.
2.3 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies store your interface settings to provide a personalised experience on your next visit.
- Language preference (gce-lang): Stored in browser localStorage; records your selected language (English or Simplified Chinese); and
- UI settings: Theme and display density preferences.
2.4 Security Cookies
Security cookies are used to detect and prevent fraud and brute-force login attempts, protecting the security and integrity of client accounts and the GCE platform.
- Fraud detection signals: Identify suspicious device characteristics or anomalous login patterns; and
- Rate-limiting identifiers: Prevent automated scripts from making excessive requests in short periods.
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
GCE explicitly states that we do not use the following types of cookies or tracking technologies:
- Third-party advertising cookies or remarketing pixels;
- Behavioural profiling or cross-site tracking cookies;
- Social media tracking plugins (such as Facebook Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag);
- Any cookies that sell or share your browsing data with advertising networks; and
- Persistent trackers that continue to follow you after you leave the GCE website.
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you can choose to refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. Cookie management options are available in all major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences › Privacy › Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling essential cookies will affect core platform functionality, including login, session management and security protections. GCE recommends disabling only non-essential cookies (analytics and preference cookies) to maintain an optimal user experience.
5. Third-Party Services
The GCE website may load web fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) to enhance typographic quality. Such requests may result in your IP address and browser information being transmitted to Google servers. Google's privacy policy applies to that data transfer and is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
We do not use any other external scripts or third-party content delivery networks that might set tracking cookies without your knowledge.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website functionality or applicable laws and regulations. Updated policies will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of our website following an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy. For material changes, we will provide advance notice via platform notification or email.
7. Contact
For queries regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
- Email: privacy@gce.hk