Cookie Policy | Harbour Networking

This Cookie Policy explains how Harbour Networking LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at harbournetworking.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies"). Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and scripts. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are collectively referred to in this policy as "cookies" unless otherwise specified.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and access to secure areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the Site cannot function properly without them. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how visitors navigate between pages, and whether they encounter error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. They help us understand usage patterns so we can improve our Site's performance and content.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or color mode) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission and remember that you have visited a website, and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

3. Specific Cookies Used

The following table details the specific cookies used on our Site:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
`__session`	Strictly Necessary	Maintains user session state and authentication	Session
`__csrf`	Strictly Necessary	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
`cookie_consent`	Strictly Necessary	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
`_ga`	Performance	Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users	2 years
`_ga_*`	Performance	Google Analytics: Maintains session state	2 years
`_gid`	Performance	Google Analytics: Distinguishes users in 24-hour period	24 hours
`theme`	Functional	Stores your preferred color mode (light/dark)	1 year
`locale`	Functional	Stores your preferred language setting	1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and recommend you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. Third-party services that may set cookies on our Site include:

Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Privacy Policy
Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security services. Privacy Policy
Stripe: Payment processing services (only on checkout pages). Privacy Policy

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. The methods for doing so vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Links: Some third-party cookies can be opted out of directly through industry opt-out mechanisms such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not work as intended. Specifically:

You may not be able to sign in or maintain a session.
Your preferences (language, theme, region) may not be remembered between visits.
Some interactive features may be limited or unavailable.
We will be unable to analyze and improve Site performance based on your usage patterns.

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Site to function. Blocking these cookies may result in parts of the Site being completely inaccessible.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or our cookie practices. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our cookie practices.

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

Entity: Harbour Networking LLC
Email: legal@harbournetworking.com
Address: 123 Main Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: +1 (704) 555-0100