This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how HBC Timberframe uses them on this website, and how you can control them. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to the website owner. Cookies cannot harm your device or execute programs.
2. How We Use Cookies
This website is a static informational site and currently uses a minimal number of cookies. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Essential | Set by Cloudflare for security and DDoS protection | 30 minutes – 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Essential | Cloudflare bot management cookie | 30 minutes |
| Session storage | Functional | Temporary browser storage for site functionality (not a cookie; cleared on tab close) | Session only |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google may set cookies or collect data as part of this service. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for details.
We do not currently use any analytics, advertising, or social media tracking cookies.
4. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
You can also opt out of Google Fonts data collection by using a browser extension such as uBlock Origin, or by self-hosting fonts (which we may implement in a future update).
5. Your Consent
By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of essential cookies as described in this policy. As we currently use only essential and infrastructure cookies (which do not require consent under Irish/EU law), no cookie banner is displayed. If we introduce any non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent appropriately.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, particularly if we introduce new features or third-party services. The current version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hawbridgeconstruction@outlook.com.