Cookies Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Harbor Owl uses them on our website (harbor-owl.com), and your choices regarding their use.
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 information to website owners, and enhance user experience.
How We Use Cookies
Harbor Owl uses cookies for various purposes, including:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session management
- Security and authentication
- Load balancing
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Language preferences
- Cookie consent preferences
- Display settings
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us identify which pages are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and where visitors encounter issues.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources
- User journey analysis
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We may use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other services. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (for website performance measurement)
- Video hosting platforms (if embedded content is used)
- Social media platforms (if sharing features are implemented)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party versus third-party cookies
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and remembered for subsequent visits.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions designed for this purpose or by adjusting your browser settings to send a "Do Not Track" signal.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate. If you disable other cookies:
- Some features may not work as intended
- Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
- Certain content may not display correctly
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 8, 100 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia