Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 02, 2026
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalized content, and help us analyze our traffic. Below are the categories of cookies we use on hourlyengineer.com:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management, security, and the chat widget storage). They cannot be switched off.
Examples: Session ID, Chat history storage (local storage).
Performance & Analytics
These help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously (currently disabled unless opted in).
Examples: Google Analytics (if active), duration of visit.
Functional Cookies
These allow the website to remember choices you make (like your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced features.
Examples: Theme preferences, login persistence.
3. Managing Your Cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Update Your Preferences
You can change your cookie consent preferences for our website at any time by clearing your browser cache or clicking "Manage Cookies" in our consent banner (if active).
4. Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at: