Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience

III. Cookie Policy

1. Definition and Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, etc.) by the website to enhance user experience. The types and purposes of cookies we use are as follows:

(1) Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)

Purpose: Ensure core website functionality, such as maintaining sessions during order submission, stable page navigation, and verifying login status.

Example: The "sessionid" cookie records your visit session to ensure the order process is not interrupted. Disabling these may prevent operations like submitting inquiries or querying products.

(2) Analytics Cookies (Non-essential)

Purpose: Collect website usage data (e.g., visit volume, popular product pages, user navigation paths) to help us optimize page layout and update frequently requested resources (e.g., technical documentation categories).

Example: The "_ga" cookie from Google Analytics is used to track the time users spend on a website without linking it to personal identification information. This data is solely used for overall analytical purposes.

(3) Functional Cookies (Non-essential)

Purpose: Remember your preferences to enhance personalized experience, such as displaying your commonly used product categories ("Microscopy Objectives", "Spectrometers") by default or saving technical document download history.

Example: The "preference" cookie stores your selected language (English/Chinese) and page display density, so you don't need to reset them on your next visit.

2. Third-Party Cookies

The website may embed third-party services (e.g., social media sharing buttons, online chat tools). These services may set their own cookies, governed by the third party's privacy policy (e.g., LinkedIn, WhatsApp cookie policies).

We are not responsible for the use of third-party cookies. Please check the relevant policies of these third-party services.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. The specific steps vary by browser (common guides below):

Chrome

Click "Settings" → "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data". Options include "Block all cookies", "Block third-party cookies", or deleting specific cookies.

Safari

Click "Preferences" → "Privacy". Check "Block all cookies" or click "Manage Website Data" to remove existing cookies.

Mobile Browsers

Find cookie management options in "Settings" → "Privacy" or "Website Settings".

4. Policy Updates

Updates to this policy will be announced at the bottom of the website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the modified cookie rules. If you adjust your browser's cookie settings, the latest settings will prevail.