Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how HASKAR Media uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and — in some cases — understand how visitors use the site.

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser ("session cookies"). Others stay for a defined period ("persistent cookies").

2. Categories We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential. Without them, the website cannot function securely. They do not require your consent under GDPR because they're based on legitimate interest and the performance of our service to you.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Type
haskar_consent	Stores your cookie preferences (accepted / rejected categories)	12 months	First-party
__cf_bm	Cloudflare Bot Management — detects malicious traffic and bots	30 minutes	Third-party (Cloudflare)
cf_clearance	Cloudflare security challenge clearance	30 minutes – 1 year	Third-party (Cloudflare)

2.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it. They only run if you explicitly accept them. All data is aggregated and never linked to your identity.

We use a self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics system. No data leaves our infrastructure. No personal identifiers are stored. IP addresses are anonymized before processing.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Type
haskar_analytics_session	Anonymous session identifier used to group page views	30 minutes	First-party
haskar_analytics_visitor	Anonymous visitor identifier — random, not linked to any personal data	13 months	First-party

What we measure:

• Which pages are visited and how often
• Time spent on each page
• Scroll depth (how far down visitors read)
• Aggregated click positions (heatmaps) to improve layout
• Referral sources (which site or campaign brought visitors)

What we do NOT measure:

• We do not record sessions (no video, no screenshots)
• We do not track you across other websites
• We do not link your behavior to your identity
• We do not use advertising pixels (Facebook, Google, TikTok, LinkedIn)

2.3 Preference Cookies

If the site in the future offers customizable settings (language, display mode, etc.), we may store your preferences locally in a cookie. These also require your consent.

3. What We Never Do

• We never sell cookies or data derived from them.
• We never share analytics with advertisers or data brokers.
• We never use cross-site tracking pixels.
• We never build personal profiles for targeting.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have three ways to control cookies on our site:

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit, a banner lets you accept or reject analytics and preference cookies independently. You can change your choice at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the site.

4.3 Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control

We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends GPC, we automatically treat it as a rejection of analytics and preference cookies.

5. Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party cookies we use are from Cloudflare (strictly necessary for security and infrastructure). We do not embed third-party analytics, advertising, or social tracking scripts.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when our practices change. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the current version. Material changes will be announced on the site.

7. Contact

For any question about cookies or our data practices: haskar.media@proton.me