Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
HexaNovaUpdates uses cookies to improve your experience, analyse how the Site is used, and deliver relevant advertising. Below is a breakdown of the cookies we use.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Remembers whether you have accepted or dismissed the cookie banner | 1 year |
| Session cookies | Maintain your session while browsing the Site | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it. Data is anonymised and aggregated.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (shorter-lived) | 24 hours |
3.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Google AdSense to deliver personalised advertisements based on your interests across the web.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
NID | Stores user preferences for personalised ads | 6 months | |
DSID | Identifies signed-in Google users | 2 weeks | |
IDE | Google / DoubleClick | Tracks ad clicks and conversions | 13 months |
Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by its own advertising policies. You can opt out of personalised ads via Google Ad Settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, third-party services embedded on our site (such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Google Tag Manager) may also set cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for details.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options to control or delete cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit. Guidance for common browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Personalised Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Industry opt-out: Your Online Choices (EU) or AboutAds.info (US)
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to our use of analytics and advertising cookies as described in this policy. Strictly necessary cookies are always active. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as technologies or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our website.