Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how iEVChina (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://ievchina.com. Read this together with our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide reporting to site owners.
Similar technologies — including web beacons, pixels, local storage, and software development kits (SDKs) — perform comparable functions. For simplicity, this policy refers to all of these as “cookies.”
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to website functionality. They cannot be disabled. Examples include:
- Session identifiers (e.g., WordPress
wordpress_logged_in_*) - Security and anti-fraud cookies (Cloudflare
__cf_bm,cf_clearance) - Cookie consent preference storage
Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest / necessary for service provision.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content, navigation, and performance. They collect aggregated, non-identifying data.
- Google Analytics:
_ga,_ga_*,_gid,_gat— tracks page views, session duration, traffic source, device type - Jetpack Stats (if enabled): Aggregated visitor statistics
Legal basis (GDPR): Consent.
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense & partners)
iEVChina displays advertisements via Google AdSense. AdSense and its advertising partners use cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your visit history to this and other sites (personalized advertising)
- Measure ad performance, frequency, and click-through rates
- Detect and prevent ad fraud
- Provide non-personalized ads (where personalization is disabled or not consented to)
Common ad cookies include:
__gads,__gpi(Google ad delivery)IDE(DoubleClick — Google ad measurement)NID,ANID(Google preferences)- Third-party cookies from Google ad partners listed in the Google Ad Tech Providers registry
Legal basis (GDPR): Consent.
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to personalize your experience (e.g., language preference, comment author info). They are not used for tracking across websites.
Legal basis (GDPR): Consent or legitimate interest, depending on purpose.
3. Cookies Set by Third Parties
Some cookies on iEVChina are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly; please refer to each provider’s privacy policy:
- Google AdSense & Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy | How Google uses cookies
- Cloudflare (security/performance): Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- WordPress.com / Jetpack: Automattic Privacy Policy
- Embedded media (YouTube, Twitter, etc., when present): Their own cookie policies apply on embed.
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
On your first visit to iEVChina from a region requiring consent (EU, UK, California, etc.), you will see a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is saved and can be changed any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Browser-specific instructions:
4.3 Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads — control how Google personalizes ads for you
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
4.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There is currently no universal industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. iEVChina does not change its cookie behavior in response to DNT, but you can use the controls above to manage preferences.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Typical durations:
- Session cookies: Browser session only
- Analytics (Google Analytics): 2 years (
_ga); 24 hours (_gid) - Advertising (Google AdSense): Up to 13 months
- Consent storage: 6 to 12 months
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Updates are posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Email contact@ievchina.com. For broader privacy questions and your data rights, see our Privacy Policy.
