Cookie Notice

‍Purpose and scope

Shiji Group is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We aim to be as open and transparent as possible around the information we collect when you visit our website, including through the use of “cookies.” The details contained on this page are provided to ensure you are fully aware of the cookies we use, explain what cookies are, how and why we use them and, where available, how you can reject or delete them.  

For further information about how Shiji Group processes personal data, please see our General Privacy Notice. If you have any further queries, please contact us at dpo@shijigroup.com.  

Why do we use cookies

We use cookies on www.shijigroup.com to enable various types of functionalities and to better understand how people use our website. This allows us to offer you the best possible experience. For example, the cookies allow us to remember whether you are logged into your account, to remember what items you had in your shopping basket and to show you content tailored specifically for you.  

Cookies are used in collaboration with our marketing partners to present you appropriate offers and advertisement as you browse other sites on the internet, based on the products you looked at while on our site.

What are cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data placed in your browser when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your PC, mobile, tablet, or other devices as you browse, serving various functions such as keeping you logged in, remembering site preferences, and collecting information about site usage for analytics. For example, persistent cookies enable us to save your password so you do not have to re-enter it every time you visit our website.

Under privacy regulations like the GDPR, the information collected through cookies (e.g., IP address, language preferences) is considered personal data, even if it does not directly identify you. Therefore, we process this data with special care. For non-essential cookies, we will only use them when you allow us to do so.  

Types of cookies

The cookies can be categories by different criteria. One of them is the amount of time the cookies are being stored, which divides them in two categories:    

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites recognize you and the information you provide as you navigate through different pages. For example, when you are browsing a Shiji Group site, the site will remember you for the duration of your visit, but the cookie will be removed from your computer as soon as you close your internet browser.

• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help websites remember your preferences and actions across multiple sessions. On your first visit to a Shiji Group website, you will be presented with a default view. Over time, the version of the site you see may change, as persistent cookies remember items you have previously viewed, or preference changes you have made.

Cookies can also be categorised according to the purpose for which they are being used, defining five types of cookies:    

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, certain services you have requested cannot be provided. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.    

• Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. They do not collect information that identifies you; instead, they aggregate data to help improve website performance and user experience. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow websites to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, a website might be able to offer local weather reports or traffic news by storing information about your current location. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.  

• Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They do not store directly identifiable personal data, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.  

• Social Media Cookies: These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the website to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

Third-party cookies and third-party sites

Shiji Group works with several partners who serve advertisements or present online offers on our behalf. The data collected by third party cookies does not contain any directly identifiable information such as your name, address, telephone number, email address or payment details. Details of our partners’ cookies can be found in the list of cookies below.  

• 3rd party cookies. When you visit our site, you may notice some cookies that are not related to Shiji Group. For example, our site may contain embedded content from YouTube, which may use cookies from these third-party websites. We do not control the settings of these third-party cookies, so we suggest you check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

• 3rd party sites. We advertise on third-party websites (which use their own cookies) to allow us to track traffic back to the source. Any of our banners that you see on the web are operated and distributed through an advertising distribution network. If you click or see these banners, a cookie will be set on your browser.

• Social media. If you share content from www.shijigroup.com with friends through social networks such as Facebook, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We do not control the setting of these cookies, hence we suggest you to check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.  

We have profiles on several social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. When you visit and interact with our pages on these platforms, the respective social media provider places cookies on your device. For details on how your personal data is used by these social media platforms, please refer to their privacy policies.

In certain cases, we may act as joint controllers with the social media provider regarding the data collected during your visit to our social media pages, but this is limited to the data we can access. We receive aggregated information about the interactions and activities on our pages, such as the number of likes, clicks, and comments. This data is used for statistical and analytical purposes. Although we do not store this data ourselves, we can access it as long as our page remains active on the social media platform.

You can manage and delete your data at any time by removing content or reactions you have posted. However, please note that simply unfollowing our page does not automatically delete your data.

Your acceptance of cookies and how you may reject them

Upon your initial visit to www.shijigroup.com, you will encounter a prompt where you can select the types of cookies you prefer to be used on our site. Strictly Necessary Cookies are automatically enabled as they are essential for the site's functionality and cannot be disabled. However, the activation of other cookie types requires your explicit consent (opt-in consent). Should you wish to modify your cookie preferences, you can do so by clicking on floating cookie symbol.

If desired, most web browsers allow you to adjust cookie settings to reject all cookies. However, please note that while you can still navigate our website after disabling cookies, certain core functionalities may not operate as intended.

You also have the option to delete cookies using your web browser settings. However, upon revisiting our website, you will be presented with the opportunity to accept cookies again. If accepted, the cookies will be reapplied.

List of cookies

Below is a list of the cookies we use from the latest audit (21.05.2024), and what we use them for.

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