Cookie Policy
Last updated: 7/10/2026
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 website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, age verification, and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytical/performance cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our website works.
- Functionality cookies: These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you and remember your preferences.
- Marketing cookies: These may be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| age_verified | Necessary | Stores your age verification status | Session |
| cookie_consent | Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
4. Your Consent
Under Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), we follow a practice of informed consent. For non-essential cookies (analytical, functionality, and marketing), we will request your consent before placing them on your device.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function and for compliance with legal obligations (such as age verification for alcohol sales).
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions.
- Our consent banner: You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, particularly the age verification that is legally required for alcohol sales.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@drinkchiya.com.