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This Cookie Policy explains how Hackabacus, LLC ("Hackabacus," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at hackabacus.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle your personal data more broadly.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply useful information to the site owners.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a service other than the website you are visiting). They can also 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 manually.
We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our pages, and to remember your preferences so we can deliver a more personalized experience on return visits.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as session management, authentication, and security. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent as the site cannot operate without them.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about page views, traffic sources, and usage patterns. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. We use this information to measure site performance and improve our content and user experience.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made, such as your display preferences, language settings, or theme selection. They provide enhanced, personalized features so you do not need to re-configure your settings each time you visit. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
3. Cookie Details
The following table lists the specific cookies we use on our website, their purpose, how long they persist, and their type.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ha_session |
Maintains your active session state as you navigate between pages on the website. | Session | Essential |
ha_auth |
Stores encrypted authentication credentials for logged-in users to maintain secure access across visits. | 30 days | Essential |
ha_csrf |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks by validating form submissions and API requests. | Session | Essential |
_ga |
Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique visitors and calculate site analytics reports. | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state and track page views across browsing sessions. | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid |
Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes users for short-term, 24-hour usage pattern analysis. | 24 hours | Analytics |
ha_preferences |
Remembers your display settings, including theme selection and interface layout preferences. | 1 year | Functional |
ha_cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent choice so you are not prompted again on subsequent visits. | 1 year | Functional |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Below are instructions for the most common browsers.
Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies when you close Chrome. You can also add specific sites to an allow or block list.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security. Under the "Enhanced Tracking Protection" section, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom to control which cookies are blocked. You can also manage site-specific cookie permissions and clear stored data.
Apple Safari
On macOS, open Safari and go to Safari > Settings > Privacy. Enable "Prevent cross-site tracking" to block third-party cookies. You can also select "Block all cookies" or click "Manage Website Data" to remove cookies from specific sites. On iOS, go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security for the same options.
Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three-dot menu. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies on close. You can also configure site-specific allow and block exceptions.
Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate correctly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own first-party cookies, we use cookies set by trusted third-party services that we have integrated into our website. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of their providers.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google may set cookies such as
_ga,_ga_*, and_gidto collect anonymous statistical data. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. - Payment Processor: When you access billing or payment pages, our payment processor may set cookies necessary to complete transactions securely. These cookies are essential to the payment flow and are subject to the processor's own privacy policy.
We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our website. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site behavioral tracking for marketing purposes.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
If we make material changes that significantly affect how cookies are used, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as a banner on our website or an email notification to registered users. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out to us.