HFF NOW – policy on the use of cookies and similar technologies dated 28.01.2021
All capitalised terms below shall have the meaning set out in the Terms of use, which each User is required to read and accept before using the Platform.
What are “cookies”?
An “Internet cookie” (a term known as “browser cookie” or “HTTPS cookie” or , simply , a “cookie”) is a small file consisting of letters and numbers which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal or other equipment used for accessing the Internet.
Cookies are installed by request issued by a web server to a browser (eg Internet Explorer, Chrome ) and are completely “passive” (do not contain software viruses or spyware and cannot access information on the hard Drive of the user).
You can find out more information about cookies on the GDPR.EU.
HFF NOW also uses third-party services and scripts in order to provide the Platform and make its features available to the Users as well as for providing Technical Support.
How do we use cookies?
This is a platform owned and operated by HFF NOW S.R.L. and we use the cookies to provide you with the best experience on http://www.hitfinancialfreedom.com/ (“Platform”):
- manage user preferences and improve certain features of the Platform , which may include collecting information about your visit date and time, browsing history, and language user preference;
- support security measures and detect any fraudulent activities;
- analyze how the Platform is accessed or used, and its performance. This information is anonymized and used to maintain, operate, and continuously improve the Platform and the user experience.
We have detailed below the main types and categories of cookies and technologies the Platform uses.
Third Party Technologies
The technologies and services we currently acquire from third parties are strictly necessary for the functionality of the Platform.
Should we use optional technologies and cookies, we will always inform Users and require their consent.
- Essential cookies
These cookies are essential and provide core functionalities which allow you to browse the Platform and use its features as expected. These cookies do not require the consent of site visitors, being activated automatically.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration of storage |
| PHPSESSID | This is a general PHP cookie, allowing the Platform to store serialized state data. PHP is a programming and scripting language to create dynamic interactive websites. | Expires at the end of the browsing session |
Hosting and backend infrastructure. These services enable the Platform to run and be made available to you and to host data. Our servers, where any potential personal data is stored by the Platform are located in Frankfurt, Germany, within the European Union. For more details on how we process personal data, please read our Confidentiality Policy.
DigitalOcean, LLC
Personal data processed: user email addresses
Place of processing: Frankfurt, Germany
Privacy policy of DigitalOcean, LLC is available here.
- Optional cookies
Analytics. The Platform uses cookies to analyze traffic and User interaction, for the purposes of improving the Services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention period |
| _gid | Google Analytics.We use this cookie to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _ga | We use this cookie to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gat_gtag_UA_172013342_1 | We use this cookie to analyze visitor browsing habits, flow, source, and other information. | Expires immediately. |
Performance. The following cookies enable us to provide the best browsing experience on the Platform.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration of storage |
| __cfduid (x2) | We use the services of Cloudfare for improving the Platform’s performance and protect it against certain threats. Details on Cloudfare and their Privacy and Cookie policy can be found here. | 24 hours |
- Delete, disable, or block cookies
We use Google Analytics to measure traffic on the Platform. Google has their own Privacy Policy which you can review here. If you’d like to opt out of tracking by Google Analytics, visit the Google Analytics opt-out page.
Depending on the browser you use, you may refuse, delete or block cookies. The following references will take you to that information about some commonly used browsers:
There is a possibility if you choose to block cookies set on the Platform that you will not be able to access all or part of our Content and Services.
Updates and Contact details
If there are updates to this Cookie Policy we will post these changes and update the date at the beginning of this document.
For additional information or to exercise your rights please contact us at any time at privacy@hitfinancialfreedom.com.
