Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

HIBWA uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To enable certain functions of the website
• To provide analytics and improve user experience
• To store your preferences and settings
• To enable ad delivery and behavioral advertising
• To authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party cookies may include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Social media platforms for social sharing features
• Advertising networks for targeted advertising
• Payment processors for secure transactions

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These cookies help maintain your session while you browse our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These cookies help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in our Cookie Consent Manager or by configuring your browser settings.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your ability to use our website. Here are links to cookie settings for major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera

6.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:

• Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. You may not be able to:

• Access certain areas of the website
• Complete purchases or transactions
• Use personalized features
• Save your preferences

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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