HIPPOCLOUD COOKIE POLICY 2026

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1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how HippoCloud (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This policy applies to users in the United Kingdom and European Union and is designed to comply with:

• UK GDPR

• EU GDPR

• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They are used to:

• Enable core website functionality

• Improve user experience

• Analyse website usage

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function.

They may include:

• Security cookies

• Session management

• Load balancing

  These cookies do not require consent

3.2 Analytics Cookies (if used)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

Examples:

• Page visits

• Time spent on pages

• Interaction behaviour

  These cookies are only used with your explicit consent

3.3 Functional Cookies (if used)

These cookies allow enhanced functionality, such as:

• Remembering preferences

• Personalised settings

 Require consent where applicable

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services, such as:

• Analytics providers

• Embedded tools

We do not control these cookies directly.

4. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:

• Operate and secure the website

• Improve performance and usability

• Analyse traffic (where consent is provided)

We do not use cookies to:

• Sell personal data

• Track users for advertising purposes

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIES

Under UK and EU law:

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interest

• All other cookies require prior consent

6. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

When you visit our website:

• You will be presented with a cookie banner

• You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage preferences

You may withdraw consent at any time.

7. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

You can control cookies through:

• Our cookie banner settings

• Your browser settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete cookies

• Set preferences

8. DATA TRANSFERS

Where cookies involve third-party services:

• Data may be processed in the EU or United States

• Transfers are protected using:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • UK IDTA where applicable

 No cookie-related data is processed in Hong Kong

9. DATA RETENTION

Cookies are retained for:

• The duration necessary for their purpose

• Or until deleted by the user

10. CONTACT

For questions about this Cookie Policy:

help@hippocloud.co.uk

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

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