1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work as intended, to remember preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage — serve comparable functions and are covered by this policy wherever relevant.
2. Who We Are
Silk Bridge operates this website to provide educational information about cross-border wealth planning for Hong Kong and mainland China residents. Our registered address is 25/F, The Hennessy, 256 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. For questions about this policy, write to us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use a limited set of cookies. They fall into the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They are not used for any marketing purpose and cannot be switched off. Examples include cookies that record your consent choice or maintain a session while you complete a contact form.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors reach and use our website. The information collected is aggregated and used only to improve the site's usefulness. No personal data is shared with third parties for commercial purposes through these cookies.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made — such as your preferred language or whether you have acknowledged a notice — to provide a more consistent experience on return visits.
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies. No data collected through this website is used to build profiles for advertising purposes.
4. Cookies in Use on This Website
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb_consent | Strictly Necessary | Records your cookie consent choice so we do not display the notice on every visit | 12 months |
| sb_session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains a temporary session while you navigate the site or submit a contact form | Session (ends when browser is closed) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Performance | Google Analytics — used to distinguish users and compile aggregate usage reports. No personally identifiable information is stored. | Up to 24 months |
| sb_lang | Functional | Remembers your language preference if you change it from the default | 12 months |
This table is reviewed periodically. If cookies are added or removed in future, this page will be updated accordingly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may load content from third-party services in limited circumstances, such as an embedded map from Google Maps. When such content is loaded, the third party may set its own cookies subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We have no control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party policies if you have concerns.
Google's privacy and cookie information is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
6. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, a notice will appear at the bottom of the screen. You may:
- Accept all cookies — strictly necessary, performance, and functional cookies will be active.
- Accept necessary only — only strictly necessary cookies will be set; performance and functional cookies will not be activated.
You may change your preference at any time by clearing the sb_consent cookie from your browser, which will cause the notice to reappear on your next visit.
Browser-Level Controls
All major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Blocking all cookies may affect how certain pages on this website display or function. Instructions vary by browser:
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites. Our website does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how such signals should be interpreted. We will review this position as standards develop.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology or practices, or in response to regulatory guidance. The date at the top of this page will be updated to reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to check this page periodically if this is a matter of interest to you.
9. Contact
If you have a question about this Cookie Policy or about how we handle data more broadly, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +852 2581 3946
- Post: 25/F, The Hennessy, 256 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Our Privacy Policy is available at privacy-policy.html and provides broader information about how we handle personal data.