This Cookie Policy explains how Swarmhit uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites and web applications. It should be read with the Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on or read from a browser or device. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, software development kits, tags, and scripts. They may recognize a browser, remember choices, maintain a session, measure activity, or help secure a service.
Cookies may be set by Swarmhit or by third parties whose services are integrated into Swarmhit. Session cookies usually expire when the browser closes. Persistent cookies remain until expiry or deletion.
2. Categories of cookies we use
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies support authentication, security, fraud prevention, network management, consent settings, load balancing, and core website or application functions. They cannot normally be disabled through our consent tool because the relevant service may not function without them.
2.2 Preference and functionality cookies
These cookies remember settings such as language, interface choices, organization context, and other preferences. Disabling them may reduce functionality.
2.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand visits, traffic sources, feature use, navigation, performance, and errors. We use the information to improve the website and Services.
2.4 Marketing cookies
Where enabled, these cookies help measure campaigns, understand conversions, limit repeated advertisements, or personalize marketing. They are activated only where permitted and subject to required consent or opt-out rights.
3. Third-party technologies
Third parties may provide hosting, security, authentication, payment, support, scheduling, analytics, embedded content, and marketing services. Their technologies may collect information according to their own policies and our configuration of the service.
The specific providers and cookies may change as the Services evolve. Where a consent manager displays a current cookie list, that list forms part of this Policy.
4. Legal basis and consent
Strictly necessary cookies are used to provide or secure a service requested by the user. Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only after consent.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting processing that occurred before withdrawal.
5. Managing preferences
When a cookie banner or consent manager is available, users can accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. Preferences can be changed later through the cookie settings link or control made available on the website.
Browser settings can also block or delete cookies. Blocking all cookies may prevent login, security, preference, and other features from working correctly.
Where required and technically supported, Swarmhit processes recognized browser preference signals such as Global Privacy Control.
6. Retention
Cookie duration depends on purpose and provider. Session cookies expire after the session. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until deleted. The consent manager, where available, may provide more specific duration information.
7. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy when technologies, providers, or laws change. The last-updated date identifies the current version.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies or privacy may be sent to contact@swarmhit.com.