Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling various website functionalities.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar purposes to cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

Hack Equilibrium uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure proper website functionality
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Personalize your experience
• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Improve our services and website performance
• Provide social media features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences
• Load balancing cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for providing our services and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User behavior analysis
• Website performance monitoring

Legal Basis: Your consent (can be disabled through cookie preferences).

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Form completion assistance
• Chat widget preferences
• User interface customization

Legal Basis: Your consent (can be disabled through cookie preferences).

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing effectiveness.

Examples:

• Social media advertising pixels
• Retargeting cookies
• Conversion tracking
• Interest-based advertising

Legal Basis: Your consent (can be disabled through cookie preferences).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Google Maps: Location services and maps

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
• Instagram: Social media integration
• Twitter: Social sharing features

4.3 Other Services

• Customer support chat widgets
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processing services

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different durations:

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Duration varies by purpose:

• Preferences: Up to 1 year
• Analytics: Up to 26 months
• Marketing: Up to 90 days
• Security: Up to 30 days

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Settings on Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent tool, which appears when you first visit our website. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Change your preferences at any time

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or use your device's advertising preferences.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling these cookies will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from improving our website based on usage data.

7.3 Functional Cookies

Disabling these may result in:

• Loss of personalized settings
• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter information repeatedly

7.4 Marketing Cookies

Disabling these will:

• Stop personalized advertising
• Prevent conversion tracking
• Limit social media integration

8. Your Rights

Regarding cookies and your personal data, you have the right to:

• Be informed about our cookie practices
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access information about cookies stored on your device
• Request deletion of cookies (subject to technical limitations)
• Object to processing for marketing purposes
• File complaints with data protection authorities

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or otherwise. If you believe a child has provided information through our website, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users through our website
• Request renewed consent where required
• Send email notifications to registered users

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

12. Cookie Preference Center

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below: