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Cookie Policy

How and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter information each time you return. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain until they expire or are deleted).

How We Use Cookies

HiPublic uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies — required for core site functionality such as authentication and session management.
Preference Cookies — remember your settings and display choices.
Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site to improve performance.
Marketing Cookies — used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign effectiveness.

Types of Cookies We Set

Authentication Cookies

Set when you log in to keep your session active. Login cookies last 2 days; if you select "Remember Me" they persist for 2 weeks. Cleared on logout.

Browser Check Cookie

A temporary cookie set when you visit our login page to verify your browser accepts cookies. Contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

Preference Cookies

Save your display preferences and UI settings. These last for one year.

Analytics Cookies

Used to collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, referral sources). This data helps us improve our platform.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our site may embed content or tools from third-party services such as video players, social media widgets, or analytics providers. These third parties may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies.

Third-party services we may use include Google Analytics, social media platforms, and advertising networks. We do not control these cookies — please refer to the respective providers' policies for details.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be notified about cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Opt-out tools — for analytics cookies, you may use tools like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookie consent — where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and some features may not work as intended.

Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their purpose:

Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
Authentication cookies — 2 days (or 2 weeks with "Remember Me")
Preference cookies — up to 1 year
Analytics cookies — up to 2 years (as set by the analytics provider)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@hipublic.com.