This page explains what cookies are, which ones Quietharbor uses on this website, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We keep our cookie use minimal and purpose-driven.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you have previously accepted a notice — so that the site works more smoothly on your next visit.
Cookies do not typically contain information that identifies you personally. They help us understand how visitors use our site so we can keep it useful and relevant. You can control cookies through your browser settings or through the preferences panel below.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They include session management and the record of your cookie preferences. They cannot be switched off.
Duration: session / up to 12 months (preference record)
Provider: Quietharbor (first-party)
Analytics
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors reach and move through our site by collecting aggregated, anonymous data. We use this to improve the usefulness and clarity of our pages.
Examples: page views, session length, referrer source
Duration: up to 24 months
Provider: third-party analytics service
Marketing
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services we use to understand the effectiveness of our online presence. They help us understand which channels bring visitors to our site.
Examples: ad source attribution, campaign tracking
Duration: up to 12 months
Provider: third-party platforms
Preferences
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you have made on previous visits — such as your preferred language or region — so you do not have to set them again each time you visit.
Examples: language selection, display preferences
Duration: up to 12 months
Provider: Quietharbor (first-party)
3. Your Cookie Preferences
Use the toggles above to adjust which optional cookies you allow. Your choices are saved to this browser and will also reflect on the main site. You may change your preferences at any time.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services rather than Quietharbor directly. These may include analytics platforms, embedded maps, and contact tools. Third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
We do not sell data collected via third-party cookies, and we choose service providers with attention to their data practices.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies fall into two duration categories:
Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for temporary site functionality.
Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Used to remember preferences and support analytics over time.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or remove cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of this website function.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting, or use See all cookies and site data to delete specific cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the three lines in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to remove specific cookies or Clear Data to remove all.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy.
- Click Manage Website Data to view and remove cookies by site.
- On iOS, go to Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three dots in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
- Use See all cookies and site data to review or delete specific entries.
Mobile browsers have similar controls accessible through your device's browser settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for device-specific steps.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time using the toggles on this page.
- Request information about the data we hold in connection with your use of our site.
- Have optional cookies removed by adjusting your browser settings.
Disabling analytics or preference cookies will not prevent you from using the main features of this website. If you have questions, please write to us at [email protected].