Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
What This Policy Covers
This Cookie Policy explains how Harbourside Legal uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
We believe in being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy is written in plain language to help you make informed choices about your privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. They can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain until they expire or you delete them.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing, cookie consent storage.
Analytics Cookies
Optional
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Examples: Page view tracking, user journey analysis, performance metrics, error logging.
Marketing Cookies
Optional
These cookies may be used to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Examples: Ad personalization, conversion tracking, retargeting, campaign attribution.
Preference Cookies
Optional
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples: Language settings, display preferences, personalization options.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to choose which categories of cookies you allow. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our website
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising purposes
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings
Third-Party Services
We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Maps: Provides map functionality. Google Privacy Policy
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to the controls above, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for common browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left menu
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left menu
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", manage your settings
- You can clear data or manage exceptions
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on newer versions)
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Manage your cookie and website data preferences
- Use "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferred settings
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page
- Delete cookies that have already been placed on your device
- Withdraw consent for cookies at any time
Please note that rejecting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Or visit our contact page.