Cookie Policy
The purpose of this policy is to inform users about the cookies used on this website, in accordance with applicable regulations on information society services and international data protection standards.
1. USE OF COOKIES – WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit certain web pages. Cookies offer several advantages when delivering online services, such as:
- Facilitating user navigation and session management.
- Enabling access to specific features and secure areas.
- Remembering user preferences to avoid repeated configuration.
- Improving website performance and services based on usage analytics.
- Storing and retrieving information about browsing habits, which can be used to recognize returning users.
Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can configure your browser to block or delete them. For an optimal browsing experience, we recommend allowing essential (technical) cookies that are necessary for basic functionality and security.
2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Cookies used on this website may include the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary (Technical): Required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems (e.g., session management, security, load balancing).
- Preferences (Personalization): Remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, region).
- Analytics (Statistics): Help us understand how visitors interact with the website to improve content and performance.
- Marketing (Advertising): Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness across websites.
First-party cookies are set by this site; third-party cookies are set by external providers (e.g., analytics or advertising partners). Below are common examples you may encounter on websites like ours. The exact set may vary depending on active features, plugins, and campaigns.
| Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID / wp-settings-* | Technical | highcrestman.com | Session/state management; user preferences for WordPress users. | Session / up to 1 year |
| cookie_consent_* | Technical | highcrestman.com | Stores consent choices from the cookie banner (CMP). | 6–12 months |
| woocommerce_cart_hash / woocommerce_items_in_cart | Technical | highcrestman.com | Keeps cart data when using e-commerce features. | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Technical | highcrestman.com | Unique code for cart/session continuity. | 1–2 days |
| _ga / _gid / _gat | Analytics | Visitor analytics and session metrics (Google Analytics). | 24 hours to 2 years | |
| _fbp | Marketing | Meta | Ad delivery, retargeting, and campaign measurement. | 3 months |
| _clck / _clsk | Analytics | Microsoft Clarity | Usage analytics and session insights. | 1 day to 1 year |
Note: Hight Crest Management is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy terms of third-party providers referenced by these cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more details.
3. CONSENT
Upon your first visit, a cookie banner (Consent Management Platform, “CMP”) will inform you about the use of cookies. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or configure categories according to your preferences. Your choices will be stored and you may change them at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer (or the banner’s settings icon).
By clicking “Accept” on the banner or continuing to browse after setting preferences, you consent to our use of cookies according to this policy.
4. HOW TO BLOCK, REVOKE, OR DELETE COOKIES
You can allow, block, or delete cookies via your browser settings. Steps vary by browser; the following links provide guidance:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or limit access to some features.
5. RECIPIENTS
Third-party providers listed in the Cookie Settings panel may access cookie-derived information for the purposes described (e.g., analytics, advertising). Some providers may transfer data outside your country. Please consult each provider’s privacy policy in the Cookie Settings panel for details on international transfers and safeguards.
6. DATA RETENTION
Cookie storage periods vary by type and purpose (see the table above). Personal data derived from cookies is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes and in accordance with applicable laws and our Privacy Policy.
7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, our services, or the cookies we use. We recommend checking this page periodically.
For more information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy, or contact us at info@highcrestman.com.
Last updated: 09.09.2025
