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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 17, 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide you with a better experience.

At Halal Terminal, we use cookies and similar technologies (like localStorage) responsibly to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

ht_beta_access

Manages beta access authentication to protected terminal features

30 days
First-party

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.

_ga

Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage patterns

2 years
Third-party (Google Analytics)

_gid

Distinguishes users for 24-hour session tracking

24 hours
Third-party (Google Analytics)

_gat

Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites

1 minute
Third-party (Google Analytics)

Local Storage

Browser storage used for user preferences and session management.

ht_session_id

Tracks user session for analytics and usage patterns

Persistent (until cleared)
First-party

ht_cookie_consent

Stores your cookie consent preferences

Persistent (until cleared)
First-party

ht_consent_banner_dismissed

Remembers if you've dismissed the cookie consent banner

Persistent (until cleared)
First-party

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics – We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited. Google Privacy Policy
  • Vercel Analytics – Our hosting provider may collect anonymous performance and usage metrics. Vercel Privacy Policy
  • Supabase – Our database and authentication provider. Supabase Privacy Policy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

1. Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for our site and revisiting the page.

2. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • View and delete individual cookies

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our site and prevent certain features from working properly.

3. Opt-Out Links

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access – Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing – Request limitation on how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object – Object to certain processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at yassir@halalterminal.com.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at yassir@halalterminal.com.