COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: January 2, 2026


COMPANY INFORMATION

Website Name: GoldSwe
Website URL: https://goldswe.com
Business Name: Dollar Media Technology Limited
Registered Address: Kam Fone Mansion, 16 Kam Fong Street, Yau Tsim Mong District, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Contact Phone: +852 2359 7866
Email Support: info@goldswe.com
Business Type: Online Store / E-commerce Retailer
Delivery Area: European Union and selected European Economic Area countries
Payment Methods: Cash on Delivery (COD)
Order Processing Time: Orders processed quickly after confirmation
Average Delivery Time: 24–48 hours depending on destination
Return Window: 30 days from delivery date


COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how goldswe.com uses cookies and similar technologies when visitors access and use the website.

The use of cookies is governed by:

  • EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC)

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679)

  • Applicable national data protection regulations within the European Economic Area.

This policy provides transparency regarding how cookies function, what types of cookies are used, and how users may manage their preferences.


1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website.

They allow the website to:

  • Recognize returning users

  • Remember preferences

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Enable certain security and performance features

Cookies may be stored temporarily during browsing sessions or persist for longer periods depending on their purpose.

Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies a user, but personal data may be linked to information stored in cookies.


2. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

The website uses several categories of cookies to ensure functionality, performance, and service improvement.


2.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

These cookies allow the website to:

  • Maintain secure sessions

  • Process orders

  • Enable navigation across pages

  • Protect against fraudulent activity

Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they do not require user consent under the ePrivacy Directive.

Examples of essential cookies include:

  • Session authentication cookies

  • Shopping cart cookies

  • Security verification cookies


2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices made by users and provide enhanced functionality.

These cookies may remember:

  • Language preferences

  • Display settings

  • Region-based preferences

  • Account login information

Functional cookies improve user experience but are not strictly required for basic website operation.


2.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the website.

These cookies help understand:

  • Number of visitors

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Navigation patterns

  • Website performance issues

This information helps improve website functionality and optimize user experience.

Analytics cookies may be provided by third-party analytics services.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Website performance monitoring tools

Analytics data is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.


2.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track browsing behavior across websites to provide relevant advertisements.

These cookies may be used to:

  • Deliver personalized advertising

  • Measure advertising campaign performance

  • Limit repeated advertisement exposure

  • Analyze advertising engagement

Marketing cookies may be placed by third-party advertising partners.

These cookies require explicit user consent before activation.


3. THIRD PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies used on the website may be placed by third-party service providers.

These providers may include:

  • Analytics providers

  • Advertising platforms

  • Security monitoring services

  • Payment and fraud prevention systems

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.

The company does not control how third parties use cookies once they are set on the user’s device.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those third-party services.


4. COOKIE CONSENT MECHANISM

In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, users must provide consent before non-essential cookies are placed on their device.

When visiting the website for the first time, users may see a cookie consent banner that allows them to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize cookie preferences

Only essential cookies are activated automatically.

Users may modify their cookie preferences at any time.


5. HOW USERS CAN MANAGE COOKIES

Users have several options for managing or disabling cookies.


5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through settings.

Users may:

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block new cookies

  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Instructions for managing cookies can typically be found in the browser’s help section.

However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.


5.2 Cookie Preference Tools

Where available, the website may provide cookie preference tools that allow users to adjust cookie settings directly from the website interface.

This allows users to withdraw or modify consent at any time.


6. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE PROCESSING

The processing of data through cookies is based on the following legal grounds under GDPR Article 6:

Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest for essential website functionality.

Article 6(1)(a) – User consent for analytics, marketing, and non-essential cookies.

Users may withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings.


7. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS

Cookies may remain on a user’s device for different durations depending on their purpose.

Types of retention periods include:

Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted automatically when the browser session ends.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on the device for a specified period or until manually deleted.

Typical retention periods may range from:

  • A few hours

  • Several days

  • Up to 24 months depending on cookie type


8. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Information collected through cookies may be combined with personal data when necessary for legitimate operational purposes.

Any personal data processed in connection with cookies is handled in accordance with the website’s Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements.

Security measures are implemented to protect data from unauthorized access or misuse.


9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some third-party services used by the website may process data outside the European Economic Area.

In such cases, appropriate safeguards may be implemented including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

  • Adequacy decisions where applicable

  • Data protection agreements with service providers

These safeguards ensure that personal data remains protected.


10. POLICY UPDATES

The company may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Legal updates

  • Technology changes

  • Operational adjustments

Any changes will be published on the website with a revised effective date.

Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.


11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or data protection matters, customers may contact:

Dollar Media Technology Limited
Kam Fone Mansion
16 Kam Fong Street
Yau Tsim Mong District
Kowloon, Mong Kok
Hong Kong

Email: info@goldswe.com
Phone: +852 2359 7866