Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025 ยท Applies to hswpro.com and all HSW Pro digital services
1. Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are typically set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 12 months |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preferences, region, or other settings you have previously chosen.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hsw_lang | Remembers your preferred language selection | 12 months |
| hsw_theme | Stores display preference settings | 12 months |
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta to deliver advertising services | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads | Used by Google Ads for remarketing audiences | Session |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn member indirect identifier for ad conversion tracking | 30 days |
HSW Pro does not sell your personal data to advertisers. These cookies are used solely to improve the relevance of advertising you may see.
2. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use, which we encourage you to review.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@hswpro.com or visit our Contact page.