Small data files sent by the Internet network server to the devices of the users via the Internet browser being used are referred to as "cookies", Websites recognize users through these cookies, and the life of the cookies varies depending on browser settings.
These cookies are created through the systems managed by our Bank, while at the same time some service providers authorized by our Bank can obtain IP address, unique identifier and device identification information by placing similar technologies in the devices of the users. In addition, third party links in our banking systems are subject to the privacy policies of these third parties, but our Bank is not responsible for privacy practices and in this context, it is recommended to read the privacy policy of the site when visiting the site within the link concerned.
Cookies, the main intended use of which is to provide convenience for the users, are basically separated into 4 main groups:
i. Session Cookies: These are cookies that allow to take advantage of various features, such as the transfer of information between Internet pages and the systematic recall of user-entered information, and are required for proper functioning of the ICBC Website's functions.
ii. Performance Cookies: These are cookies that collect information on site visit frequency, possible error messages, site usage patterns together with the total time users spend on the page, and are used to improve the performance of our Bank's Website.
iii. Functional Cookies: These are cookies that remind users of pre-selected options for the convenience of the user and our Bank aims to provide users with advanced Internet features within the Website.
iv. Advertisement and Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies from a third-party vendor and allow the use of some of the functions on the ICBC Website and ad-tracking.
The purposes of the cookies used by our bank are as follows:
i. Uses for operational purposes: Our bank may use cookies that provide access to the functions or detect irregular behaviors on this site in order to ensure the administration and security of their systems.
ii. Uses for functionality: Our bank may use cookies to remind users of their information and past selections in order to make their systems easier to use and provide user-specific features.
iii. Performance-oriented uses: Our bank may use cookies that evaluate and analyze the interaction with messages sent and user behaviors for the purpose of increasing and measuring the performance of their systems.
iv. Commercial uses: Our bank may use cookies that measure the effectiveness of the advertisements or analyze the click-through, in order to convey these advertisements and similar content within the interests of users through their own or third-party systems.
Cookie usage is pre-defined in many browsers and users can change this preference from browser settings and therefore delete existing cookies and refuse future cookie usage; in the event that the use of cookies is canceled, it is possible that some of the features of our Bank's system cannot be utilized.
The method for changing the selection of cookie usage varies depending on the type of browser and can be learned from the respective service provider when requested.