Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) that contain information about your visit to our website. They allow us to recognize you and remember your preferences, and they help us understand how our website is being used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot perform requested services.

• Session ID: Keeps you logged in while using the platform
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure data security
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and display preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. These cookies collect anonymous information about website traffic and usage patterns.

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Links clicked and actions taken
• Device type and browser information
• General geographic location (not precise)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you've made to provide personalized features and enhanced functionality. This may include remembering login information or customized settings.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to track your activity and show you relevant advertisements. These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to deliver personalized content.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third parties that place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies. These may include:

• Payment processors: For secure payment processing
• Analytics services: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social media platforms: If you interact with social media content on our site

Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1 month to 2 years) or until manually deleted

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent popup. Essential cookies are always enabled to ensure the website functions properly. You have the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing).

If you accept non-essential cookies, you can change your preferences at any time by:

1. Clicking the "Manage Cookies" button at the bottom of any page
2. Clearing your browser cookies and returning to the website

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Accept cookies only from trusted sites
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend accepting essential cookies while managing non-essential cookies based on your preferences.

6.2 Browser Cookie Management

Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing Do Not Track signals. Hatch does not alter its data collection practices based on Do Not Track signals.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to know what cookies we use and to control their use. You can:

• Request information about the cookies we use
• Accept or decline non-essential cookies
• Delete cookies from your device at any time
• Request deletion of data collected through cookies

For more information about privacy rights and how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at: