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
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.
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Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage patterns
_gid
Distinguishes users for 24-hour session tracking
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Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites
Local Storage
Browser storage used for user preferences and session management.
ht_session_id
Tracks user session for analytics and usage patterns
ht_cookie_consent
Stores your cookie consent preferences
ht_consent_banner_dismissed
Remembers if you've dismissed the cookie consent banner
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.