Cookie Policy
Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operators.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies"). Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Cookie Categories
We classify the cookies used on Hawkbase into the following categories:
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly.
Required for the website to function. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information beyond what is needed for authentication.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. This data helps us improve the Service.
Currently, Hawkbase does not use analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in the future, they will be disabled by default and require your explicit consent before activation.
2.3 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable the website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings like dark mode.
Preference cookies are disabled by default and will only be set with your consent. They enhance your experience but are not required for the Service to function.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are set by advertising partners and collect information about your browsing activity.
Hawkbase does not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, marketing cookies will be disabled by default and will require your explicit consent.
3. Cookies Currently Used
The following table lists the cookies currently in use on Hawkbase:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| a_session_* | Necessary | Session cookie used to keep you signed in to your account. | Session |
| nuxt-color-mode | Necessary | Stores your display preference (light/dark mode). | 1 year |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Hawkbase, a cookie consent banner is displayed allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit. In particular, blocking necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in to your Hawkbase account.
5. How to Withdraw Consent
If you have previously given consent for non-essential cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Updating your preferences through the cookie consent banner (accessible from the website footer).
- Clearing cookies through your browser settings.
- Contacting us at [email protected] to request that we reset your cookie preferences.
Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Last updated: April 8, 2026