Cookie Policy
How Hovril uses cookies and similar tracking technologies
1. Introduction
Hovril uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that is sent back to the server that created the cookie. Cookies cannot access, read, or modify any other data on your device.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and provide core services. They enable:
- Navigation between pages
- Secure access to website features
- Basic security and fraud prevention
Cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your experience:
- Language preferences
- Font size preferences
- Theme selections
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use our website:
- Number of visitors and pages visited
- How long visitors spend on pages
- Which links are clicked most frequently
- Error messages encountered
This information helps us improve site functionality and user experience. Data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device to assist with analytics and site improvement. These parties include:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Hosting providers
- Other service providers who assist us
We do not have direct control over these third-party cookies, but we have agreements in place to ensure appropriate data protection.
5. Your Cookie Choices
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Refuse all cookies except essential ones
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive warnings before a cookie is stored
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We honor Do Not Track requests by limiting cookie placement where technically feasible, while maintaining essential cookies necessary for site function.
6. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (typically 1-2 years) or until manually deleted
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Cookie data is treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookies to track personal information or create detailed profiles of individual users. Aggregated, anonymized data is used solely to improve site performance and user experience.
8. International Considerations
If you are located outside the United States, local cookie or privacy laws may apply. By using our website, you consent to our cookie practices as described in this policy.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
Effective Date: 2024