How we use cookies and similar technologies
This policy explains what cookies are, what types may be used on the ChinaExpress website, why they are used and how you can manage your preferences.
Information about the operator
This Cookies Policy applies to the ChinaExpress website and should be read together with the Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files, usually made of letters and numbers, stored on the user’s device when accessing a website.
Cookies help the website function correctly, remember certain preferences, improve browsing experience or provide statistical information about website use.
Cookies are passive and cannot directly access information stored on the user’s device.
2. Why we use cookies
The ChinaExpress website may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- correct website functionality;
- security and prevention of abusive use;
- remembering certain user preferences;
- traffic analysis and website usage analysis;
- improving browsing experience;
- managing forms, sessions or technical settings;
- displaying or measuring marketing campaigns, if activated.
3. Types of cookies used
| Type | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Allow website operation, security, correct page display, session management and basic technical functions. | No consent required because they are essential. |
| Preference cookies | May remember language, region, display settings or user choices. | May require consent depending on implementation. |
| Analytics cookies | Help understand how users use the website, what pages are accessed and what can be improved. | Used with consent where applicable. |
| Marketing cookies | May be used for campaigns, ad performance measurement or personalization of commercial communications. | Used only with consent where applicable. |
The exact list may vary depending on the applications, integrations and settings active on the website.
4. Cookies generated by Shopify
The website may operate on the Shopify platform. Shopify may use necessary cookies for website operation, security, sessions, forms, preferences and technical functions.
These cookies may be automatically set by the platform and may be required for correct website display and certain functions.
For complete details about cookies managed by Shopify, users may consult the documentation and policies published by Shopify.
5. Cookies in the tracking app
ChinaExpress may include links to an import tracking app. This app may use cookies or similar technologies for authentication, security, sessions, preferences and operation of the tracking service.
The tracking app may have its own technical settings, user sessions and security mechanisms. Data in the app is used to follow the stages of imports managed through ChinaExpress.
Users must keep access credentials for the tracking app confidential.
6. Third-party cookies
Depending on active functionalities, the website may include third-party services such as analytics tools, forms, Shopify apps, security services, marketing integrations or external links.
These third parties may place their own cookies or similar technologies. ChinaExpress does not fully control how third parties use these technologies, and users are encouraged to consult their policies.
7. Consent for cookies
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent because they are essential for website operation.
For cookies that are not strictly necessary, such as analytics or marketing cookies, the website may request the user’s consent through a banner or consent mechanism.
The user may accept, refuse or change cookie options depending on the settings available on the website.
8. How you can manage or delete cookies
Users can control cookies through browser settings. Most browsers allow:
- viewing existing cookies;
- deleting cookies;
- blocking cookies for certain websites;
- blocking all cookies;
- setting a notification when a website tries to set cookies.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website operation or certain services.
9. Lifetime of cookies
Cookies can be session cookies or persistent cookies.
- Session cookies are generally deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies remain on the device for a set period or until manually deleted by the user.
The exact duration depends on the cookie type, its purpose and the settings of the platform or third parties involved.
10. Personal data and cookies
Some cookies may collect or associate information that can become personal data, such as online identifiers, IP addresses, browsing behavior or technical data about the device.
Processing of personal data through cookies is carried out according to the Privacy Policy published on the website.
11. External links and integrated services
The website may contain links to the tracking app, external services, third-party platforms or partner websites.
Accessing these links may lead to cookies being set by external websites according to their own policies.
ChinaExpress is not responsible for the cookie policies of external websites.
12. Updates to this Cookies Policy
ChinaExpress may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect technical, legal or operational changes.
The applicable version is the one published on the website at the time of access.
13. Contact
For questions regarding the use of cookies on the ChinaExpress website, you can contact us at:
- Email: contact@chinaexpress.cn
- Deliveries / Customer Relations: +40 729 742 932
- Contact: +40 726 744 115
- Operator: CHINA EXPRESS SRL, CUI 54833220, Trade Register No. J2026036672008