Cookie Policy (EU)
1. Introduction
This website, hdwrglobal.com, is operated by HDWR. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. Our website uses cookies in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies can be “persistent” (stored until expiry or deletion) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies in the following categories:
3.1 Essential Cookies (always active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or setting your language preference.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | User authentication | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Check if cookies are enabled | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress | Language preference | Session |
| wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | User interface preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | PHP | Server session identifier | Session |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | WooCommerce | Cart contents hash | 1 day |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Cart item count | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Shopping session | Session |
| wp-wpml_current_language | WPML | Selected language | 1 day |
| wcml_client_currency | WooCommerce Multilingual | Selected currency | Session |
| wfwaf-authcookie* | Wordfence | Security firewall | 1 day |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Payment processing & fraud prevention | 1 year / 30 min |
| _grecaptcha | Google reCAPTCHA | Spam protection | 6 months |
| hdwr_consent | HDWR | Your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (with your consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. When consent is denied, Google Analytics operates in cookieless mode, sending anonymous pings without storing cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintain session state | 1 year |
| sbjs_* | Sourcebuster JS | Track traffic source for order attribution | 6 months |
3.3 Marketing Cookies (with your consent)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. When consent is denied, Google Ads operates in cookieless mode with conversion modeling; Meta Pixel is blocked entirely.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Track visits across websites for ad targeting | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Store click identifier from ad | 90 days |
| YSC | YouTube | Track views of embedded videos | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimate bandwidth for embedded videos | 6 months |
| PREF | YouTube | Store user preferences for embedded videos | 8 months |
4. Google Consent Mode v2
We use Google Consent Mode v2 (Advanced). This means:
- Before consent: Google tags (Analytics, Ads) send anonymous, cookieless pings. No cookies are stored. Google uses behavioral and conversion modeling to fill data gaps.
- After accepting: Full tracking with cookies is enabled.
- After denying: Cookieless mode continues. Meta Pixel does not fire.
5. Managing Your Cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom left of any page. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
- Google Privacy Policy (Analytics, Ads, YouTube, reCAPTCHA, Fonts)
- Meta Privacy Policy (Facebook Pixel)
- Stripe Privacy Policy (Payments)
- Wordfence Privacy Policy (Security)
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Last updated: March 2026
