Cookies are small files of letters and digits downloaded and saved on your computer or another device (for instance, a mobile phone, a tablet) and saved in your browser while you visit a website. They can be used to track the pages you visit on the website, save the information you enter, or remember your preferences such as language settings as long as you're browsing the website.
Cookies are needed to enable us to make our digital services easier for you to use, to get information on how visitors use our website and to improve the service to visitors and enhance the user experience. Cookies are also used for our marketing or analytics purposes.
There are different categories of cookies we use or may use from time-to-time. We use both first-party cookies and third-party cookies on our website. You can accept all cookies or certain categories. When you accept a category, you accept all cookies in that category (please see detailed "List of cookies" below). You can always change your preferences and decline cookies.
| Cookie | Domain | Description | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | .hgms.biz | The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. | 2 years | Persistent |
| _gid | .hgms.biz | Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously | 1 day | Persistent |
| _gat_gtag_UA_199619657_1 | .hgms.biz | Set by Google to distinguish users. | 1 minute | Persistent |
The types of cookies we use fall into one of the categories listed above. Please refer to the table below for the list of cookies we currently use and which appear on our website.
We use different types of cookies that are placed by default (for example "necessary" cookies), but for certain cookies that are used for analytics and marketing purposes, we ask your consent. By your consent you choose whether to allow categories of cookies in the cookie banner that appears when you visit the website.
No consent is needed for "necessary" cookies, because these cookies are mandatory in order to show full and uninterrupted content on www.hgms.biz for you to be able to log in to the internet website and receive the compatible digital browsing and online experience.
If you do not want cookies to be used on your device, you can manage cookie preferences or not accept cookies. Please note that such changes/choice may affect website functionalities and you won't be able to make full use of our online services and receive offers or advertisements.
You can enable cookies in your browser in a few simple steps. However, the process is slightly different for each browser. Please select the name of your browser to view a detailed guide.
Google Chrome
Open cookie settings (Settings – Privacy and security – Cookies and other site data) or copy this URL in the Google Chrome address field:
chrome://settings/cookiescheck the "Allow all cookies" option to enable cookies.
Microsoft Edge
Open cookie settings (Settings – Cookies and site permissions – Manage and delete cookies and sitedata) or copy this URL in the Microsoft Edge address field:
edge://settings/content/cookie
Check the "Allow site to save and read cookie date (recommended)" option to enable cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
Open cookie settings (Menu – Options – Privacy & Security) and choose the option "Standard" to enable cookies.
Safari Desktop version
Open cookie settings (Preferences – Privacy) and disable the option "Block all cookies" to enable cookies.
Safari mobile version
Open cookie settings (Settings – Safari – PRIVACY & SECURITY) and disable the option "Block all cookies" to enable cookies.
Android Phone Chrome
Tap the Menu icon (three dots on the upper-right side), then follow Settings – Site settings – Cookies. Select "Allow cookies".
If the user wishes to limit or forbid the acceptance and storage of cookies on their devices, or to delete the cookies already saved, such actions can be performed by using the web browser's settings.
You can set your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is downloaded. Your device's operating system may contain additional cookie controls. If you do not want cookies to collect information, opt out of cookies in your browser settings.
Our website may contain the links to websites of other companies or organizations. Please note that hgms is not responsible for the content of such websites, or for the privacy policies or cookie policies used by them. So, if you visit other websites, you should inquire and be aware separately about their policies.
If you have any questions about the use of cookies on our website, or the storage and use of data collected from cookies, please get in touch via dpo@hgms.biz
This Policy may be changed without notice as we comply with the laws and/or regulations governing the use of cookies and consider the generally accepted industry practices and technological changes related to the use of cookies from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and date stamped so that you are always aware of the latest update.