1. 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 security features, and give website owners statistical information about usage. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain executable code.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function in a similar way to cookies but are stored differently within your browser.
2. Cookies We Use
The following table lists every cookie set by the Hord Nest Platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| hordnest-theme | Functional | 1 year | Stores your light/dark theme preference. |
| hordnest-session | Essential | Session | Authenticates your logged-in session securely. |
| hordnest-csrf | Essential | Session | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. |
| _hordnest_analytics | Analytics | 13 months | Aggregated, anonymised usage analytics (page views, session length). |
| cf_clearance | Security | 30 minutes | Cloudflare bot protection challenge token. |
| __cf_bm | Security | 30 minutes | Cloudflare bot management fingerprint. |
3. Cookie Categories Explained
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication and CSRF protection. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Security Cookies
These cookies are set by our infrastructure provider (Cloudflare) to protect against bots, DDoS attacks, and other malicious traffic. They are necessary for maintaining Platform integrity.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Platform. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual users from this data.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as your chosen theme) to provide a personalised experience. Disabling them may affect Platform appearance and usability.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using the Platform.
- Browser Extensions: Privacy-focused browser extensions can provide granular control over which cookies are set.
- Incognito / Private Mode: Using private browsing mode means session cookies are deleted when you close the browser, though the session will still function while the window is open.
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use Cloudflare to protect the Platform. Cloudflare sets its own cookies (cf_clearance and __cf_bm) as part of their bot detection and DDoS mitigation services. These are governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
We do not use any advertising, remarketing, or social media tracking cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our privacy team at privacy@hordnest.com.