Legal & Compliance
Huize Telecom's terms, privacy policy, and legal documents
COOKIE POLICY
LAST UPDATED: February 24, 2026
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar local storage technologies to keep our services running, remember your preferences, and — with your explicit consent — to analyse traffic and serve personalised advertising.
2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
STRICTLY NECESSARY (ALWAYS ON)
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They are set under the legitimate interest lawful basis (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) and do not require your consent.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| __session | User session management | Session |
| csrf_token | CSRF protection | Session |
| __lb | Load-balancing routing | Session |
FUNCTIONAL (OPTIONAL · CONSENT REQUIRED)
Set only when you grant Functional consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
| Cookie name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Language preference | 1 year |
| ui_prefs | UI settings | 1 year |
ANALYTICS (OPTIONAL · CONSENT REQUIRED)
Loaded only after you grant Analytics consent. IP addresses are anonymised before processing.
| Provider | Cookie names | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga, _ga_* | 2 years |
| Baidu Analytics | _hm, Hm_lvt_* | 1 year |
MARKETING (OPTIONAL · CONSENT REQUIRED)
Used for cross-site tracking and personalised advertising. Activated only when you grant Marketing consent.
| Provider | Cookie names | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | li_gc, lidc | 2 years |
| Ad remarketing pixels | per-platform | 90 days |
3. CONSENT RECORD
When you make a choice in our Consent Management Platform (CMP), your preferences are saved to browser localStorage to satisfy the GDPR accountability principle (Art. 5(2)).
Storage key: huize_consent
Policy version: 2026-02 (a version bump re-prompts returning visitors)
Record retention: 3 years (GDPR Art. 5(2) accountability requirement)
4. MANAGING YOUR PREFERENCES
Under GDPR Art. 7, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time and withdrawal must be as easy as giving consent. You may manage your preferences in the following ways:
Consent Management Platform (CMP)
Use our built-in CMP to change your consent choices at any time. Click the button below to reopen the preference panel:
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies via their settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the site to malfunction.
Provider Opt-Out Links
You may also opt out via each provider's official channel: the Google Analytics browser opt-out add-on; Baidu Analytics opt-out page; LinkedIn Ad Settings.
5. CONTACT US
For any questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Email: [email protected]
Address: Plot 83 Ralph Shodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja 901002, Nigeria