Last updated November 22, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at https://hadars.great-site.net (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information or information that becomes personal when combined with other data.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognise your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
Why do we use cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: Required for technical reasons for our Website to operate.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how our Website is used or improve user experience.
- Third-party cookies: Used for advertising, analytics, or to provide additional features.
How can I control cookies?
You can decide whether to accept or reject cookies by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide services.
The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner on our Website. You can also set or amend your browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
Below are the types of cookies used on our Website:
Essential Website Cookies
| Name | Provider | Type | Expires In |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-dark-mode-device | hadars.great-site.net | http_cookie | 11 months 30 days |
| _GRECAPTCHA | www.google.com | http_cookie | 5 months 27 days |
| _grecaptcha | hadars.great-site.net | html_local_storage | Persistent |
| Priority | www.google.com | server_cookie | Session |
| rc::a | www.google.com | html_local_storage | Persistent |
| rc::f | www.google.com | html_local_storage | Persistent |
Analytics and Customisation Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expires In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| s7 | hadars.great-site.net | Gather data regarding site usage and user behaviour | html_local_storage | Persistent |
How can I control cookies on my browser?
To manage cookies on your browser, check its help menu for specific instructions. Below are links to guides for popular browsers:
For targeted advertising opt-outs, visit:
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
What about other tracking technologies?
We may use web beacons, tracking pixels, or clear GIFs, which are small graphics files used to monitor user traffic patterns, track cookies, and improve performance. Declining cookies may impair these functionalities.
Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?
We may use “Flash Cookies” (or Local Shared Objects) to store data about your use of our services. Adjust your Flash Player settings to block Flash Cookies via the Website Storage Settings Panel. Note that blocking Flash Cookies may reduce functionality on some websites.
How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society