Cookie Policy
How HivePo uses cookies and related technologies.
[7.4] COOKIE POLICY
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how HivePo uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, platform, and related digital services.
Cookies help HivePo operate its website and platform more effectively, improve user experience, support security, understand usage patterns, and maintain certain platform functions.
By continuing to use HivePo, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy, the Privacy Policy, and any applicable consent settings or notices presented on the website.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on a users device when visiting a website or using an online service.
They are commonly used to help websites remember information about a users session, device, preferences, or activity. Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, or other tools used for similar purposes.
For simplicity, this policy refers to these technologies collectively as cookies unless stated otherwise.
3. Why HivePo uses cookies
HivePo may use cookies for purposes including:
- operating and maintaining the website and platform
- enabling core site functionality
- supporting account login and session management
- remembering user preferences and settings
- improving performance and user experience
- understanding how users interact with the site and platform
- supporting analytics and service improvement
- detecting suspicious, abusive, or fraudulent activity
- supporting security and access controls
- assisting with communications, forms, and platform functionality
4. Types of cookies we may use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website or platform to function properly.
They may support actions such as:
- page navigation
- access to secure areas
- account authentication
- session management
- security controls
- form submissions
- platform stability
Without these cookies, some parts of HivePo may not operate correctly.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help HivePo understand how users interact with the website and platform so performance and usability can be improved over time.
They may collect information such as:
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- feature usage
- navigation patterns
- error events
- general interaction behaviour
This information is typically used to improve services, workflows, and user experience.
Functionality cookies
These cookies help remember choices and preferences so the platform can provide a more consistent and personalised experience.
They may store information such as:
- login preferences
- selected settings
- region or language preferences
- previously entered non-sensitive form information
- interface choices
Security and fraud prevention cookies
These cookies help protect HivePo, its users, and the platform environment.
They may be used to:
- identify suspicious behaviour
- help prevent abuse or automated misuse
- support authentication and access controls
- maintain service integrity
- assist with risk monitoring and detection
5. Information collected through cookies
Depending on the type of cookie used, information collected may include:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- approximate location information
- access time and date
- session identifiers
- pages viewed
- click and interaction behaviour
- referral source
- performance and error data
Some of this information may constitute personal information depending on the context and applicable law. Where that is the case, HivePo handles it in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
6. Third-party cookies and related technologies
HivePo may use third-party service providers to support analytics, security, performance, communications, and other digital platform functions.
As a result, some cookies or similar technologies may be placed or operated by third parties acting on behalf of HivePo or in connection with integrated services.
HivePo does not control every aspect of third-party cookies and users should also review the relevant policies of those third parties where appropriate.
7. Managing cookies
Users may be able to manage or disable certain cookies through:
- browser settings
- device settings
- cookie consent tools or banners where provided
- privacy settings offered through the platform or relevant services
Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may affect how the HivePo website or platform functions. Some features may not work properly if essential cookies are blocked.
8. Consent
Where required by law, HivePo may request consent for the use of certain cookies or similar technologies.
In those cases, users may be given options to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies. Essential cookies may still be used where necessary for the operation, security, or integrity of the platform.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
HivePo may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, platform functionality, or business operations.
Any updated version will be published on the website or platform. Continued use of HivePo after an update may constitute acknowledgement of the revised policy, subject to any consent requirements that apply.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how HivePo uses cookies and similar technologies, you may contact HivePo through the relevant contact or support channel listed on the website.
Shorter website version
This Cookie Policy explains how HivePo uses cookies and similar technologies to operate its website and platform, improve functionality, support analytics, maintain security, and enhance user experience. By using HivePo, users acknowledge that these technologies may be used in accordance with this policy and the Privacy Policy.