Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains how The Hackers Playbook LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on the SocioCognita platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• User interface preferences (theme, language)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Page views and user navigation patterns
• Feature usage and performance metrics
• Error tracking and debugging information
• A/B testing and optimization data

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:

• Login status and authentication tokens
• User preferences and settings
• Form data and draft content
• Recently viewed items and history

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent):

• Tracking conversion from marketing campaigns
• Personalizing content and offers
• Social media integration and sharing
• Retargeting and remarketing activities

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
• Social Media Platforms: For social login and content sharing
• Customer Support: For chat functionality and support services
• Content Delivery Networks: For improved website performance

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over the cookies we use:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies from your device
• Set notifications when cookies are being sent
• Browse in private/incognito mode

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Change your preferences at any time

5. Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period or until manually deleted
• Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days of inactivity
• Preference Cookies: Usually retained for up to 12 months

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Some features may not function properly
• Personalization and preferences will not be saved
• Website performance may be reduced

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: