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We also use various data collection technologies such as web beacons, which are electronic images that may be used on our websites and mobile applications. We use web beacons and similar technologies to deliver cookies, count visits, and understand usage and better optimise to customer needs.
You have the option to disallow your browser from accepting cookies. However, if you choose to disallow cookies from our website, please be informed that some website features may not function properly or optimally and you may not be able to log on to Internet Banking and access your accounts online.
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We never use the data gathered through cookies on this website to contact you via post, email or phone. We may use cookies to show you tailored content on our website of things we think you might be interested in, but only in relation to HSBC products and services. You will not see advertising on our website from anyone other than HSBC Group and its/our agents.
We use 'analytics' cookies to improve your browsing experience on our website and in doing so we share certain limited information with our third-party 'analytics' providers but please be assured none of that information can be traced to an individual customer. We may share personal information gathered through cookies where you have given express consent to do so, for example, by applying for a product or service and in accordance with the website cookie policy.
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