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The Best VPN for China Still Working in June 2022 (with Comparison Table)

Updated on June 2, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 433 Comments

Best VPN for China

What VPN do we recommend for China?

Express VPNExpressVPN: Fast, easy to use, and a reliable VPN for China. The recommended and safe choice for non-tech-savvy people.

Nord VPNNordVPN: Reliable, complete, and easy to use. One of the most popular choices in China.

IvacyIvacy: Good performance in China at a very low price. The recommended choice to have as a backup.

SurfsharkSurfshark: Cheap, very complete and it has an excellent performance in China. A good alternative to the big providers.

  1. What VPN do we recommend for China
  2. What is a VPN?
  3. Tips for using a VPN in China
  4. How to choose a VPN for China
  5. The best VPNs for China (comparative table)
  6. The most popular VPNs in China (review)
  7. The most commonly used VPNs in China (survey)
  8. Using a VPN in China (frequently asked questions)

Important: Due to the increased restrictions on internet usage in China, you should always keep your VPN updated to make sure it works at its best.

What is a VPN and why do I need one in China?

As you probably already know, the internet doesn’t work like we would like it to in China, and a large number of websites and apps are blocked by the “Great Firewall.” Among these websites and apps that you can’t access are Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and all Google Services.

There are many other blocked websites, and depending on what you do, it may be virtually impossible for you to work in China without a VPN (Virtual Private Network). In addition, most of the services that aren’t blocked but are allocated outside China, are extremely slow.

To solve this problem, you can install a VPN, which masks your I.P. address so that your laptop appears to be connected from the U.S. or Japan even if you are in China [Read more…]

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The Best VPN Apps for Android, iPhone and iPad

Updated on March 18, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 15 Comments

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  1. What is a VPN and why might I need one?
  2. What should I keep in mind when purchasing a VPN for Android or iOS?
  3. The best VPNs for mobile devices
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Conclusion

What VPN do we recommend for iOS and Android devices?

Express VPNExpressVPN: Very fast and easy to use. The recommended option for people who aren’t technology experts.

Nord VPNNordVPN: Reliable, complete and easy to use. One of the most popular options currently.

SurfsharkSurfshark: Cheap, unlimited connections, very complete and excellent performance. A good alternative to large VPN providers.

IvacyIvacy: Good performance at a very low cost. The recommended option if you want a cheap but high-quality VPN.

This article is based on our years of experience using VPNs in China, where the Great Firewall severely restricts normal Internet use.

What is a VPN and why would I need one?

A Virtual Private Network – or VPN – allows you to send and receive data over the internet as if you were directly connected to a private network. However, we don’t need to go into the technical details. Below, you will find the main uses of a VPN:

  • Getting around internet censorship in China, Iran, Vietnam or other countries that restrict access to a part of the internet.
  • Sending sensitive information (like banking information) over an encrypted connection. This is very important if you connect to public networks.
  • Access to services that are only available in some countries, such as accessing the local catalog of streaming platforms such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer or Amazon Prime Video.
  • Creating your own VPN allows your employees to access your company’s private network, even if they are not physically connected to it.

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How to Watch Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu in China (with a VPN)

Updated on May 19, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 9 Comments

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  1. How to access Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Sky Go, and BBC iPlayer
  2. How to use a VPN to access a streaming website
  3. What are the best VPNs and those that still work
  4. What VPNs no longer work to unblock streaming platforms
  5. Are there any free options?
  6. How to configure your VPN to access streaming platforms
  7. Is a VPN useful when I’m in my country?
  8. Is it illegal to use a VPN to access geographically restricted content?
  9. Frequently asked questions

Many platforms for live streaming television, films, or series have geographic restrictions and don’t offer all of their content in every country, especially in China. This is the case with Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Sky Go, and BBC iPlayer, among many more.

Using a VPN is usually the best solution to be able to enjoy these platforms without restrictions.

However, many of these platforms have started to detect and block users using proxies and VPNs.

Click here to see which VPN we recommend to access geographically restricted content

How to access geographically restricted content

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The Best VPNs for Vietnam: Security and Freedom Online

Updated on March 7, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 4 Comments

Best VPNs for Vietnam

  1. How can I access blocked websites in Vietnam?
  2. What is a VPN?
  3. Why do I need a VPN in Vietnam?
  4. Comparison of the Best VPNs for Vietnam
  5. Is it safe to connect to the Internet in Vietnam?
  6. What websites are blocked in Vietnam?

Security online is one of the things that we should start to keep in mind, especially when we are traveling or moving to another country. Another thing that we should keep in mind is whether access to the Internet is restricted or not.

In Vietnam, there exist multiple cybernetic laws which are theoretically aimed at preventing information leaks, promoting security in the interchange of information, and permitting secure transactions. However, these laws have mainly been used to block, filter or monitor the use of the Internet in the country. Many websites in Vietnam are blocked or have restricted use, including sites as popular as Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, the BBC, and WordPress, following the lead of countries such as China.

Despite this, recent reports indicate that Vietnam is among the countries with the highest risk in the world for cybernetic attacks along with Thailand.

How can I access Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and other blocked websites in Vietnam?

To improve security online and to avoid potential restrictions on access to certain websites, one of the most useful tools is the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), as you will see in the following sections.

Click here if you want to skip directly to the comparison of the best VPNs!

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How to Shop With Taobao App – The Complete Guide for English Speakers

Updated on November 24, 2021 by Giorgia Borza 18 Comments

Shopping with the Taobao app

  1. What is Taobao
  2. Installing the application
  3. Registering
  4. Adding an address
  5. Choosing products
  6. Buying
  7. Post-Purchase
  8. Use Taobao in English

Even though new applications and online shopping sites no longer offer Taobao as the only tool for purchases, it still remains one of the most preferential for online purchases.

Just think about the success Taobao has each year with 11.11 (双11, “double 11”), which isn’t just a party for singles, but also a chance to give free rein to your shopping desires and make purchases.

The figures expended these days make one’s head spin: in the first two minutes after midnight this November 11, 2017, a billion dollars were already spent, to then surpass 25 billion by the end of the day.

If you too want to enter the world of online shopping but the language barrier blocks your access, this guide is for you, showing step by step how to make purchases on this platform, even if you have very little knowledge of the Chinese language.

This guide isn’t designed to be a complete manual on the use of Taobao, but rather guidelines for using it on a mobile device for the foreign user living in China who doesn’t speak Chinese. [Read more…]

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Internet in China: Prices and Companies for your House and Cellphone

Updated on November 24, 2021 by Sapore di Cina 87 Comments

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Getting Internet access in China is easier than it may seem, but there is important information that you should know. The purpose of this article is to help you choose the best company for your home or phone. In the end, you will find a section on travelers.

  1. Basic information on the Internet in China
  2. Internet at home
  3. Internet on your cellphone
  4. Internet for travelers
  5. Frequently asked questions

Click here to read our guide on prepaid SIM cards for travelers in China

Basic information on the internet in China

  • In China many websites and apps are blocked: Access to Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube is restricted in China. Click here to find out how to solve this problem.
  • Internet in China can be extremely slow: Because of the filters and the blocking system, when you go to non-chinese websites, browsing becomes tedious due to the slow speed. If you only want to visit Chinese websites most internet connections work pretty fine though.
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The List of Blocked Websites in China

Updated on March 8, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 187 Comments

The list of blocked websites in China

Do you want access to any website in China without restrictions? Click here to check out our comparison of the top VPNs that actually work in China
  1. Blocked websites in China: highlights and latest news
  2. List of blocked websites in China
  3. List of websites and apps that AREN’T blocked in China
  4. What about Chinese websites?
  5. How to know if a website is blocked in China
  6. How to access blocked websites in China
  7. Is it legal to use a VPN?
  8. Is it true that all VPN access has been blocked?
  9. Other frequently asked questions
  10. What are the best VPNs for China?

You probably already know that websites such as Facebook, YouTube or Google are blocked in China and that the best way to access them is with a VPN.

But what about the other hundreds of websites or apps that we use every day?

Can you be sure that they’ll work in China?

One of the most common questions we get is whether a given website or app, such as Dropbox or Google Play, is blocked in China.

In this article, we list all of the popular websites and apps which currently don’t work behind the Great Firewall of China, which is the system developed by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to control access to online services considered “dangerous” for Chinese citizens. [Read more…]

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How to Get a Virtual Chinese Phone Number to Receive Text Messages

Updated on March 9, 2022 by Manuel Recchia 3 Comments

Virtual Chinese Phone Number to Receive Text Messages
Getting a Chinese phone number when you arrive in China is one of the first things to figure out for anyone wanting to avoid annoying problems and wasting time with many apps and digital payments.

But having a Chinese phone number to get text messages could also be useful outside of China. For this reason, in this article, I will explain how to get a virtual Chinese telephone number.

  1. What is a virtual telephone number?
  2. Why would I need a virtual Chinese phone number to get text messages?
  3. Recommended services
  1. SMS-Man
  2. China Mobile Phones
  3. HotTelecom
  4. Receive-Sms-Free
  5. Other services

“What is a virtual telephone number?

Virtual telephone numbers (also known as DID, direct inward dialing) are simply telephone numbers that are not associated with a direct telephone line. Generally, these are numbers that forward calls and text messages to which you can respond from your cell phone without needing to get a new one or pay excessive rates for international calls and messaging. [Read more…]

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Unblocking Bilibili, Youku, ManguoTV, Kugou and Other Chinese Websites – VPN Servers in China

Updated on June 7, 2021 by Sapore di Cina 7 Comments

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On this website, we have talked about the best way to get around the Great Firewall of China on many occasions as well as how to access the internet without restrictions in China.

However, what happens when we want to access the network that exists within the Great Firewall? This article is intended for people who for whatever reason want to access websites located in China without any type of restrictions.

Summary of the article

Below is a summary of what this article talks about and the conclusions we reach. If you want more information, just read the section you are interested in.

  • Problem: Browsing Chinese websites outside of the country is extremely slow and some content is restricted (for example videos and streaming on Bilibili, Youku, ManguoTV, iQiy or PPTV)
  • Reason: The Great Firewall and geographic restrictions (copyright laws)
  • The best way to resolve this: A VPN with servers in China
  • What VPN do we recommend: Transocks, VPN Area and Hide My Ass are to date the best VPNs that we have found for accessing the Chinanet.
  • Who do we recommend use a VPN with servers in China?: People of Chinese origin who live outside of the country, Mandarin students and people who due to their job or for other reasons need access resources hosted in China.
Click here to skip the introduction and to go directly to the VPNs with Chinese servers that we recommend.

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How to Download a VPN in China

Updated on February 23, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 45 Comments

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Since 2017, the large majority of VPN providers’ websites have been blocked in China. Besides, Google Play doesn’t work either, and the App Store doesn’t let users located in China download any VPN apps.

Because of this, many people find themselves in the conundrum that to purchase a VPN in China, you first need a VPN.

Nonetheless, if you are already in China and need to download or purchase a VPN, there are still ways of doing so. In this article, we will explain how to do it and provide links accessible from China for some VPNs.

All of the VPNs that we mention in this article have good performance in China, but if you want to find out which VPN is best for you, I recommend reading this article first. [Read more…]

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Best Free VPNs for China – Everything You Need to Know

Updated on May 4, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 5 Comments

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  1. Windscribe
  2. TunnelBear
  3. Reasons to avoid most of free VPN

Windscribe

Windscribe is a good option if you look for free VPNs to be used in the Chinese market. It allows you to prevent others from seeing your physical location, get around censorship, and avoid ads and trackers on websites that you visit.

What people like about the application is that it’s flexible with competitive prices. Out of almost 10,000 reviews, Windscribe has a significantly high rating of 4.7/5.0 in Apple Store, which speaks for itself.

However, as mentioned above, if you want to have a VPN that is suitable for China and comes with superior features, you should aim for paid VPNs. You can read more about some of the best VPNs in the article we listed under the section about Tunnelbear. [Read more…]

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How to Use Alipay in China for Foreigners – The Guide to Alibaba’s Platform

Updated on March 16, 2021 by Camilla Fatticcioni 18 Comments

Alipay Guide

  1. What is Alipay and how does it work?
  2. How to pay (or receive money) with Alipay
  3. Alipay’s other main functions
  4. Other interesting functions of Alipay
  5. Why choose Alipay?
  6. Frequently asked questions

Banknotes seem destined to disappear in China: we’ve gotten to the point where even taxi drivers have begun refusing crumpled 10 Yuan bills at the end of a ride and shopkeepers raise their eyebrows as soon as you take out a 100 Yuan banknote because they don’t have enough change to give you the rest.

Practically everywhere in China you can pay with 支付宝(Zhīfùbǎo), better known in the West as Alipay.

Alipay is a virtual payment platform launched in 2004 by the Chinese private firm Alibaba Group (阿里巴巴集团, Ālǐbābā Jítuán), founded by Jack Ma in 1999 with headquarters in Hangzhou, in the Zhejiang region. [Read more…]

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The Best VPNs for Thailand: Security, Censorship and Geographic Restrictions

Updated on April 13, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 6 Comments

Best VPNs for Thailand

This article is aimed at analyzing the internet in Thailand and comparing the best VPNs that you can use to improve security as well as to avoid geographic restrictions and censorship.

Best VPNs for Thailand – Index

  1. Why do I need a VPN in Thailand?
  2. Comparison of the Best VPNs for Thailand
  3. What VPN to choose depending on your priorities
  4. Internet security in Thailand
  5. Internet censorship in Thailand

Why do I need a VPN in Thailand?

There are multiple reasons to get a VPN when you are living or traveling in Thailand. Below are the most common reasons.

  • To browse securely: Access to the internet in Thailand, just like in many Asian countries, is not exactly secure. A good VPN increases internet security and greatly reduces the possible risks involved in connecting to public networks in this country (such as having your credit card cloned or your email hacked).
  • To avoid censorship: Censorship exists in Thailand, and if you want free access to the internet, the best way is to get a VPN
  • To unblock restricted content: To access the content of websites like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or restricted audiovisual content and TV channels in your country, your best option is always get a good quality VPN.

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Calling from China: Can I Use Skype, Zoom, or Facetime?

Updated on March 7, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 10 Comments

Using Skype or Zoom in China

One of the common questions that people going to China will ask themselves is how they can communicate with people outside of the country. The purpose of this article is to present and analyze each of the possibilities for making calls and video calls from China.

As you should already know, a large number of apps and websites can’t be accessed freely in China, and you are going to need a VPN or an alternative system to get around the Great Firewall of China.

Click here to find out the best VPNs for China (updated monthly)

Calling from China – Best Options

  1. Skype in China
  2. Zoom in China
  3. FaceTime in China
  4. WhatsApp in China
  5. WeChat
  6. Other apps
  7. Conventional calls
  8. Virtual phones
  9. Frequently asked questions

Using Skype in China

Despite the fact that some inaccurate news is still circulating online, Skype is NOT blocked in China.

However, if you try to download the Skype app on the iOS app market or one of the Android markets (Google Play is blocked) once you’re in China, you won’t find it. In addition, if you want to access the Skype webpage, you will be redirected to a Chinese webpage (skype.gmw.cn) where you will download a modified version of Skype that complies with Chinese regulations. Complying with Chinese regulations means that communications are redirected (and monitored) via a Skype partner in China.
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Review of Surfshark VPN – An Alternative for China

Updated on January 29, 2021 by Sapore di Cina Leave a Comment

Surfshark review

Created in 2018, Surfshark is definitely one of the most promising VPNs at the moment. Despite not having been around for a long time, Surfshark has a broad network of physical servers across the globe, excellent security and privacy services and a broad offering of extra options, all at a very competitive price. Without a doubt, Surfshark is a premium VPN at the price of a budget one.

For users in China, Surfshark offers excellent connectivity, with services that are similar to those of the most popular VPNs currently used in the country. Without a doubt, Surfshark is an excellent alternative to large VPN providers, especially when you consider that it’s one of the few VPNs that includes the possibility of using Shadowsocks.

Click here to try Surfshark!

Features

Encryption protocols: IKEv2, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, WireGuard®.

Simultaneous connections: Unlimited.

Number of servers and location: Surfshark offers more than 3200 servers in 65 different countries.

Applications: Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS, FireTV, Apple TV, Xbox, Playstation, TrustDNS..

Trial period or guaranteed money back: It offers a free trial period of 7 days and 30 days guaranteed money back.

After-sale service: It has a 24/7 seven customer service system via live chat or email.

Extras: CleanWeb (ads and malware blocker), Whitelister (allows certain applications or websites to ignore the VPN), Kill switch, Multihop (connect to multiple countries at the same time), Camouflage Mode (avoid VPN conection to be detected), NoBorders (avoid geografic restrictions).
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How to Access Tinder in China (and What Alternatives Exist)

Updated on March 7, 2022 by Sapore di Cina Leave a Comment

Access Tinder in China

For the past few years, Tinder has been blocked in China. However, using Tinder in China might not be so difficult as you think!

In this article, we give a simple explanation of what you need to unblock Tinder in China, what a VPN is, and what are the best VPNs for accessing any apps blocked in China. Finally, we explain what type of people you can find on Tinder and what alternatives exist in China for dating.

  1. What do you need to access Tinder in China?
  2. What is a VPN and what is it used for in China?
  3. What VPN should I used to unblock Tinder in China?
  4. Who uses Tinder in China?
  5. Alternatives to Tinder in China
  6. Frequently asked questions

What do you need to access Tinder in China?

1. Internet access: It’s obvious that to access Tinder, you will first need to be connected to the Internet. However, is it difficult to access the Internet in China? As opposed to what some people might think, accessing the Internet in China is relatively easy. [Read more…]

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How to Unblock WhatsApp in China

Updated on February 22, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 4 Comments

How to unblock Whatsapp in China

Is it possible to access WhatsApp in China? Despite the fact that since September 2017, China has been blocking video calls, messages, and file transfers on the app, it’s still possible to access WhatsApp in China.

In this article, we will give you a step-by-step explanation of how to use WhatsApp in China.

  1. What do you need to use WhatsApp in China?
  2. What is a VPN?
  3. What VPN do we recommend for China?
  4. What to prepare before going to China
  5. What to do to use WhatsApp once in China
  6. Alternatives to WhatsApp in China
  7. Frequently asked questions

What do you need to use WhatsApp in China?

Using WhatsApp in China is relatively simple and you will only need two things:

1. An Internet connection

It’s obvious that to be able to use WhatsApp, you will need to be connected to the Internet. As I explain below, connecting to the Internet in China is relatively easy. [Read more…]

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How to Watch Youtube Videos in China Without Restrictions

Updated on February 22, 2022 by Sapore di Cina 3 Comments

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As you most likely already know, YouTube is blocked in China, but is it still possible to access YouTube in the country?

Despite the fact that YouTube has been restricted for use by Chinese users since March 2009, it is still possible to access YouTube to watch videos in China. In this article, we’ll give a step-by-step explanation of how to use YouTube in China.

  1. What do you need to access YouTube in China?
  2. What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
  3. What VPN do we recommend in China?
  4. Suggestions for unblocking YouTube in China
  5. Alternatives to YouTube in China
  6. Frequently asked questions

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How to Use WeChat (or Weixin): The Complete Guide for Foreigners

Updated on February 8, 2022 by Giorgia Borza 13 Comments

How to use Wechat

  1. How to install WeChat
  2. Communicating with WeChat
  3. How to use “Moments”
  4. New friends on WeChat
  5. Personal account and posts
  6. Wallet and operations
  7. Strong and weak points of WeChat
  8. 4 Surreal Uses for WeChat

For those who still are not familiar with, WeChat (微信, Weixin, which means “micro-letter” or “micro-message” in Chinese) is a social network: it’s sort of halfway between WhatsApp and Facebook, with the dual purpose of dividing content on your dashboard besides communication via chat. [Read more…]

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Review of ExpressVPN: Does it still work in China?

Updated on May 14, 2021 by Sapore di Cina 4 Comments

Express VPN in China review

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Does ExpressVPN still work in China? The short answer is “YES”!

This article is a complete review and a study of the functionality of ExpressVPN in China, which in our opinion, is one of the best VPNs currently on the market.

If you still don’t know what a VPN is, just go till the end of this article to learn more.

  1. Why ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs for China
  2. Technical features of ExpressVPN
  3. The strong points of ExpressVPN
  4. What would improve of ExpressVPN?
  5. Suggestions for using ExpressVPN in China
  6. How much does it cost ExpressVPN?
  7. What is a VPN and why is it useful to me?
  8. Frequently asked questions
  9. Try ExpressVPN now!

Why ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs for China

We have been using and testing a multitude of VPNs for more than ten years as a way of getting around the Great Firewall of China, which as you know, limits access to innumerable websites and apps, such as Google, WhatsApp, Facebook or Twitter.

Very few VPNs are capable of offering acceptable performance in China, and among the few that currently work, ExpressVPN has shown itself to be one of the most reliable and quickest.

We have been using ExpressVPN in China since 2014, and during this entire time, it has always been a surefire way to continue to access the Internet without restrictions.

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apbct_page_hitssessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_prev_referersessionFunctional cookie placed by CleanTalk Spam Protect to store referring IDs and prevent unauthorized spam from being sent from the website.
apbct_site_landing_tssessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_site_referer3 daysThis cookie is placed by CleanTalk Spam Protect to prevent spam and to store the referrer page address which led the user to the website.
apbct_timestampsessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_urls3 daysThis cookie is placed by CleanTalk Spam Protect to prevent spam and to store the addresses (urls) visited on the website.
apbct_visible_fields_0sessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_visible_fields_1sessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_visible_fields_3sessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
cidneverThe cid cookie helps to identify unique visitors and understand their site behaviour at different times.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Analytics" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional1 yearThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Necessary" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to store the user consent for cookies in the category "Others".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to store the user consent for cookies in the category "Performance".
CookieLawInfoConsent1 yearRecords the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
cppro-ft-stylesessionThis cookie is used to track how a user has behaved on the website or a call-to-action. Events such as successful submission or closing can be tracked using cookies.
cppro-ft-style-temp1 dayThis cookie is used to track how a user has behaved on the website or a call-to-action. Events such as successful submission or closing can be tracked using cookies.
ct_checked_emailssessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_checkjssessionCleanTalk–Used to prevent spam on our comments and forms and acts as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for this site.
ct_fkp_timestampsessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site's comments/forms, and to act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_mouse_movedsessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_pointer_datasessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site's comments/forms, and to act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_ps_timestampsessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on the site's comments/forms, and to act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_screen_infosessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_timezonesessionCleanTalk–Used to prevent spam on our comments and forms and acts as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for this site.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
CookieDurationDescription
cidneverThe cid cookie helps to identify unique visitors and understand their site behaviour at different times.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
CookieDurationDescription
advanced-rtsessionNo description
an_theme3 monthsNo description
apbct_visible_fields_0sessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_visible_fields_1sessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
apbct_visible_fields_2sessionNo description
apbct_visible_fields_3sessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ASPSESSIONIDSACSSQARsessionNo description
cppro-ft1 yearThis cookie does not save any personal information. They are simply used to track how a user has behaved on your website or a call-to-action. Events such as successful submission or closing can be tracked using cookies.
cppro-ft-stylesessionThis cookie is used to track how a user has behaved on the website or a call-to-action. Events such as successful submission or closing can be tracked using cookies.
cppro-ft-style-temp1 dayThis cookie is used to track how a user has behaved on the website or a call-to-action. Events such as successful submission or closing can be tracked using cookies.
ct_checked_emailssessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_has_scrolledsessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_mouse_movedsessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
ct_screen_infosessionCleanTalk sets this cookie to prevent spam on comments and forms and act as a complete anti-spam solution and firewall for the site.
theme3 monthsNo description available.
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