1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on the user's device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) to store information about navigation. They may be first-party (sent by our domain) or third-party (sent by external services we use).
2. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
At HSO Global we use the following categories of cookies for the purposes indicated:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Technical or Essential Cookies | Necessary for the basic functioning of the Site and the provision of requested services. Without them, the Site cannot operate properly. | Session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies (CSRF). |
| Preference or Functionality Cookies | Allow remembering user choices (language, region) and offer enhanced functionalities. | Language preference cookie, “remember me” cookies. |
| Analytical Cookies | Collect aggregated information about Site usage (pages visited, browsing time) to help us improve its performance. | Google Analytics (anonymized), Matomo. |
| Marketing and Advertising Cookies | Used to display relevant ads and limit exposure frequency. Not used for behavioral advertising if the user has not expressly consented. | Social media pixels, campaign cookies. |
3. CONSENT
In accordance with international best practices and, in particular, with the provisions of the Florida Digital Bill of Rights regarding transparency and control over personal data, when first accessing the Site, a cookie banner is displayed allowing the user to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or granularly configure their preferences. Necessary technical cookies do not require consent and are installed automatically. The user may modify their preferences at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link located in the Site footer.
4. RETENTION PERIODS
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed) or persistent cookies (remain on the device for a defined period, not exceeding 13 months for analytical and marketing cookies). Exact periods are detailed in the settings panel.
5. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES
The user can configure their browser to reject all cookies or to receive an alert before they are installed. Procedures vary by browser; please consult your browser's help section. However, disabling technical cookies may prevent the proper functioning of the Site and the provision of contracted services.
6. APPLICABLE LEGAL BASIS
For processing operations involving the collection of personal data through non-essential cookies, HSO Global relies on the informed consent of the User, in compliance with the privacy regulations of the states of Florida and Mississippi and, subsidiarily, with the guidelines of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) on online transparency.