This website/application uses cookies to store information on your computer/mobile device. This policy explains how Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Ltd or its affiliates (together “Futu”, "we" or "us") use cookies and it may be amended, from time to time, without notice. By using this website/application represents that you agree to the placement of cookies on your computer/mobile device in accordance with the terms of this policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies from this website/application please either disable cookies or refrain from using this website/application. Please note that by disabling cookies in your browser settings this website/application may not function properly.

A cookie is a text-only string of information that a website/application transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk/mobile device so that the website/application can recognise you when you revisit and remember certain information about you. This can include which pages you have visited, choices you have made from menus, any specific information you have entered into forms and the time and date of your visit.

There are two main types of cookies:

• Session cookies: these are temporary cookies that expire at the end of a browser session; that is, when you leave the website/application. Session cookies allow the website/application to recognise you as you navigate between pages during a single browser session and allow you to use the website/application most efficiently.
• Persistent cookies: in contrast to session cookies, persistent cookies are stored on your equipment between browsing sessions until expiry or deletion. They therefore enable the website/application to recognise you on your return, remember your preferences, and tailor services to you.

In addition to session cookies and persistent cookies, there may be other cookies which are set by the website/application which you have chosen to visit, such as this website/application, in order to provide us or third parties with information.

We use session cookies to:

• help us maintain security and verify your details whilst you use the website/application as you navigate from page to page, which enables you to avoid having to re-enter your details each time you enter a new page.

We use persistent cookies to:

• help us recognise you as a unique user when you return to our website/application so that you do not have to input your details multiple times as you move between our pages or services;
• remember how you have customised your use of this website/application, such as the region that you are in; and
• collect and compile anonymous, aggregated information for statistical and evaluation purposes to help us understand how users use the website/application and help us improve the structure of our website/application.

Many cookies are designed to give you optimal usage of the website/application. For example, we use cookies to enable you to improve your user experience when using our website/application, e.g. a cookie which recognises if your browser supports specific technology features. This helps, for example, in enabling web pages/application to be loaded more quickly when you request the download of a large file. Some of our cookies may collect and store your personal information, enable the website/application to recognise you on your return and remember your preferences setting. We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy and will ensure that all personal information collected by us is kept and treated in accordance with our privacy policy.

Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. However, you have the ability to disable cookies if you wish, generally through changing your internet software browsing settings. It may also be possible to configure your browser settings to enable acceptance of specific cookies or to notify you each time a new cookie is about to be stored on your computer/mobile device enabling you to decide whether to accept or reject the cookie. To manage your use of cookies there are various resources available to you, for example the "Help" section on your browser may assist you. You can also disable or delete the stored data used by technology similar to cookies, such as Local Shared Objects or Flash cookies, by managing your browser’s “add-on settings” or visiting the website of its manufacturer. As our cookies allow you to access some of our website/application’s features we recommend that you leave cookies enabled. Otherwise, if cookies are disabled, it may mean that you experience reduced functionality or will be prevented from using this website/application altogether.