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Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

At Hi Agency, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

We use different types of cookies on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your cookie consent settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3. Cookies We Use

Our website uses a minimal number of cookies to provide essential functionality and to understand how visitors use our site. We only use Google Analytics for tracking website usage, and we do not use any third-party advertising or marketing cookies.

All analytics cookies are only set after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie banner.

4. Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience. Google Analytics uses the following cookies:

4.1 _ga Cookie

  • Purpose: Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Type: Analytics

4.2 _gid Cookie

  • Purpose: Distinguishes unique users for short-term tracking and stores information about how visitors use the website
  • Duration: 24 hours
  • Type: Analytics

4.3 _gat Cookie

  • Purpose: Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic websites
  • Duration: 1 minute
  • Type: Analytics

Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, browser type, and referring website. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally. The data helps us understand which content is most valuable to our visitors and how we can improve the website.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over which cookies are set on your device. Here are the ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

5.1 Using Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of analytics cookies. Your choice is stored locally in your browser and will be remembered for 12 months.

Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function (such as your cookie consent preference itself) are always enabled and do not require consent.

5.2 Clearing Browser Cookies

You can clear all cookies from your browser at any time. This will reset your cookie preferences, and you will see the cookie consent banner again on your next visit. Instructions for clearing cookies vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. For example, if you block all cookies, you will see the cookie consent banner on every visit, and we will not be able to remember your preferences.

6. Legal Compliance

Our use of cookies complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. Here's how we ensure compliance:

6.1 Consent-Based Cookie Setting

We only set analytics cookies after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie banner. Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function are exempt from the consent requirement under GDPR.

6.2 No Personally Identifiable Information

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) through cookies without your consent. Google Analytics data is anonymous and aggregated, and cannot be used to identify you personally.

6.3 Data Protection

All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information and only share data with trusted service providers who are contractually obligated to protect it.

6.4 Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or changing your browser settings.

7. Related Information

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our related legal documents:

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page or email us at privacy@Hi Agency.com.