Cookie Policy
Understanding how HardBuild Construction Services uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information that helps us recognize your device and remember your preferences, enabling us to provide you with a better browsing experience tailored to your needs.
Cookies are essential for the modern web experience, allowing websites to remember who you are, what you've looked at, and how you've interacted with their content. At HardBuild Construction Services, we use cookies responsibly to improve our website functionality and enhance your experience while respecting your privacy and data protection rights.
Each cookie contains a unique identifier that allows our servers to distinguish your device from others. This technology enables us to maintain session information, remember your preferences across visits, and analyze how our website is used to make continuous improvements.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Shopping cart functionality
- Form submissions and data processing
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us to improve its functionality and user experience.
- Page load times and performance metrics
- Error reporting and debugging
- Analytics and usage statistics
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Language and region preferences
- Display settings and themes
- Recently viewed services and projects
- Contact form preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
- Targeted advertising campaigns
- Social media integration
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
How We Use Cookie Information
The information collected through cookies helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, enabling us to optimize performance and enhance user experience. We use this data to:
Website Optimization
- Analyze page views and user behavior patterns
- Identify popular content and services
- Improve website loading speed and performance
- Fix bugs and technical issues
Service Enhancement
- Personalize your browsing experience
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide relevant construction project information
- Improve customer service and support
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set cookies on your device to provide enhanced functionality and analytics. These services are carefully selected and regulated to ensure they meet our privacy and security standards.
Third-Party Services We Use
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
Google Maps
Enables location-based features and our office locator functionality.
Social Media Integration
Allows easy sharing of our projects and services on social media platforms.
Customer Support Tools
Enhances our ability to provide responsive customer service and support.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their respective policies to understand how they handle your personal information. Any cookies set by third-party services are governed by their respective privacy policies and cookie policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on your device. Your browser or device settings allow you to control how cookies are used, though disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences:
- Accept all cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Choose specific cookie types to accept
How to Manage Cookies
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Cookie Duration
Cookies on our website fall into two main categories based on their lifespan:
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session and remember your actions during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period (typically 1-24 months) and help us remember your preferences for future visits.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized settings
- Reduced website functionality
- Inability to complete online forms
- Loss of shopping cart contents
Legal Compliance & Your Rights
HardBuild Construction Services is committed to ensuring full compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. Our cookie practices are designed to respect your privacy while providing the best possible website experience.
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with European data protection regulations
Secure Data
Your personal information is protected with industry-standard security
Your Rights
Access, modify, or delete your data at any time
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Be informed about how we use cookies
- Control cookie settings in your browser
- Request information about cookies we use
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Have cookies removed from your device
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise any of your rights, please don't hesitate to contact us using the information provided below.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Policy Updates
Review Schedule
This policy is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed
Transparency
Significant changes will be communicated through website notifications
Compliance
All updates ensure continued compliance with applicable laws
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us through any of the following methods:
Get in Touch
Our Office
SM City Bacolod
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Philippines