Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 24th June 2025
Effective Date: 24th June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on hexgroup.org to:
- Essential functionality: Enable core website features and security
- User experience: Remember your preferences and improve site usability
- Security: Protect against spam, fraud, and unauthorised access
- Performance: Understand how our website is used to make improvements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| HGDS_SESSION |
Session management and security token validation |
Session (until browser closed) |
Essential |
| csrf_token |
Cross-site request forgery protection |
30 minutes |
Essential |
| cookie_consent |
Remember your cookie preferences |
12 months |
Essential |
3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| theme_preference |
Remember your preferred site theme/mode |
6 months |
Functional |
| language_preference |
Remember your language selection |
12 months |
Functional |
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguish unique users |
2 years |
Analytics |
| _ga_* |
Google Analytics - session and campaign data |
2 years |
Analytics |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguish users |
24 hours |
Analytics |
Note: Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent and can be disabled at any time.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use carefully selected third-party services that set their own cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics (Optional)
- Purpose: Website usage analytics and performance monitoring
- Privacy: Data is anonymised and aggregated
- Control: You can opt-out via cookie preferences
- More info: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Content Delivery Networks (Essential)
- Purpose: Deliver website assets (CSS, JavaScript) efficiently
- Examples: Tailwind CSS CDN
- Type: Essential for website functionality
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies: Enable all optional features
- Essential cookies only: Use only necessary cookies
- Customise settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow
5.2 Browser Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Firefox:
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Adjust your cookie preferences
Safari:
- Safari menu → Preferences
- Privacy tab
- Adjust cookie and website data settings
Edge:
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Configure your preferences
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
6.1 Essential Cookies
If you disable essential cookies:
- Contact forms may not work properly
- Security features may be compromised
- Some website functionality may be limited
- Session management may not function correctly
6.2 Optional Cookies
If you disable optional cookies:
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- We cannot improve our website based on usage data
- Some personalised features may not work
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
7. Cookie Retention and Deletion
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Our cookies: We regularly review and clean up old cookies
- Third-party cookies: Managed by respective third parties
7.1 Manual Cookie Deletion
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will remove:
- All stored preferences
- Login sessions (if applicable)
- Personalisation settings
- Analytics data (locally stored)
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in technology or legal requirements
- New features or services on our website
- Updated third-party integrations
- Improved user privacy controls
When we make significant changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date
- We'll display a notice on our website
- We may ask for renewed consent for optional cookies
9. Your Rights and Choices
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Be informed: About our use of cookies (this policy)
- Access: Information about cookies we've set
- Withdraw consent: For optional cookies at any time
- Object: To processing based on legitimate interests
- Complain: To data protection authorities if needed
10. Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies:
Company: HEX GROUP DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Company Number: 16540689
Email: hello@hexgroup.org
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Enquiry
Data Protection Enquiries:
Email: hello@hexgroup.org
Subject: Data Protection - Cookie Enquiry
Website: https://hexgroup.org
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and privacy:
We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and respect your privacy choices. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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