Last Updated: 12th August 2025

 

​This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

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1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser.

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2. How We Use Cookies
Our website, which is built on the Wix platform, uses cookies for a variety of purposes. In general, the cookies used can be categorised as follows:

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• Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies, as the website will not work properly without them.

• Analytics/Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by providing information about the areas visited, the time spent on the website, and any issues encountered, such as error messages. This helps us improve the performance and content of our website.

• Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to remember your preferences and choices, such as your language or region, to provide a more personalized and enhanced user experience.

• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track a visitor's activity on the site for advertising and marketing purposes. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

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3. Your Cookie Choices
Under UK data protection law, we must obtain your consent for the use of all non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies.

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You have the right to change your cookie preferences at any time.

• Cookie Banner: You can revisit the cookie banner at any time to update your preferences.

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can find more information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser by visiting these links:

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Internet Explorer

• Safari

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Please be aware that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.

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4. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

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5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@englandchina.org

Address: 99 Bradford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0NS