Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026 | Effective Date: February 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activities and preferences. Cookies help websites remember your information, improve user experience, and measure website performance.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable basic website functionality (navigation, forms, security)
• Understand how visitors use our website through analytics
• Deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Protect against fraudulent activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic functionality for forms and navigation
• Cookie consent management

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about pages visited, time spent, and browsing patterns.

• Page view tracking
• User behaviour and interaction analysis
• Performance monitoring
• Audience demographics and interests

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable targeted advertising and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.

• Personalised advertising based on interests
• Campaign performance measurement
• Remarketing and conversion tracking
• Social media integration

3.4 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices and settings to improve your experience on return visits.

• Language and region preferences
• Theme and display settings
• Interface customisation
• Saved preferences and settings

4. Cookie Duration

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until expiration (typically 6-12 months)

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on our website:

• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Social Media platforms: Integration and tracking
• Marketing partners: Audience analysis and targeting

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

6. Your Cookie Preferences

Use the controls below to manage your cookie preferences. Your choices will be saved to your device.

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and click the Menu icon (⋯) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your privacy settings or manage individual cookies

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click the Menu icon (☰) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Go to "Privacy & Security"
4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your preferences
5. Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies

Safari

1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Go to the "Privacy" tab
4. Configure cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and click the Menu icon (⋯) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy, search, and services"
4. Under "Clear browsing data," manage your cookie settings

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Delete cookies already stored on your device
• Opt out of personalised advertising
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request information about the cookies we use

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your cookie-related rights, contact:

Au Pair News
Email: [email protected]
Address: Room 806, 8/F, Olympia Plaza, 255 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3571 2684