What This Policy Covers

We want to be upfront about how hilvenarix.com uses tracking technologies. This isn't legal jargon for the sake of it—it's about being clear on what happens when you visit our site and how we collect information to make your experience better.

Cookies and similar technologies help us understand which features work well and which ones need improvement. They also let us remember your preferences so you don't have to set everything up each time you visit.

Understanding Tracking Technologies

When we talk about cookies, we're referring to small text files that get stored on your device when you browse our website. But cookies aren't the only technology at play here. We also use:

• Web beacons (sometimes called pixel tags) that help us track which pages get viewed
• Local storage options that keep certain preferences saved on your browser
• Session identifiers that maintain your active browsing session
• Analytics scripts that collect usage patterns and performance data

These tools work quietly in the background. Most of the time, you won't even notice they're there—but they're doing important work to keep things running smoothly.

The Types We Use

How We Actually Use This Information

Let's get specific about what this means in practice. When you visit hilvenarix.com, here's what happens behind the scenes:

Comparison of Cookie Types

Your Control Options

You're not stuck with our default settings. Every major browser gives you tools to manage cookies, and honestly, you should know how to use them. Here's how to adjust settings in the browsers most people use:

What Happens When You Block Cookies

Here's the honest truth: blocking all cookies will break parts of our website. You might not be able to log in, your preferences won't save, and some features simply won't work.

That said, blocking third-party cookies and marketing cookies usually won't cause major issues. You'll still access all the core functionality—you just won't see personalized content recommendations or targeted messaging.

If you're worried about privacy but still want the site to work properly, focus on blocking third-party cookies first. That gives you decent protection while keeping essential features intact.

Data Retention and Deletion

We don't keep cookie data forever. Different types have different lifespans based on what they're used for:

• Session cookies disappear as soon as you close your browser
• Functional cookies typically last between 6 and 12 months
• Analytical cookies can persist for up to 24 months to track long-term trends
• Marketing cookies generally expire after 12 months

You can manually delete cookies anytime through your browser settings. This essentially resets your relationship with our site—we won't remember your preferences or previous visits.

Third-Party Services

We work with external services that set their own cookies when you use hilvenarix.com. These include analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and payment processors.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy that explains how they handle data. We try to work only with reputable providers, but we can't control what they do with the information they collect.

If you want to know exactly which third parties we're using, you can check the cookies stored by your browser while visiting our site. Most browsers will show you the hilvenarix name for each cookie, which tells you who set it.

Updates to This Policy

We'll update this policy when we change how we use cookies or add new tracking technologies. The "Last Updated" date at the top tells you when we made the most recent changes.

Major changes will be announced through a notice on our website. Minor updates might not get an announcement, so it's worth checking back here occasionally if you're concerned about tracking.