Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
This Cookie Policy explains how Hyverse ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website hyverse.net (the "Site").
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hyverse_lang | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
2.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the website by understanding which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Maintains session state | 2 years |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| filter_settings | Remembers server filter preferences | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties, and we do not have access to read or write these cookies. Below are the third-party services we may use:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring. Google Privacy Policy
- Vercel: For website hosting and performance optimization. Vercel Privacy Policy
- Supabase: For backend services and data storage. Supabase Privacy Policy
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Site, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Your choice will be stored and remembered for future visits.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. However, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics and functional cookies).
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:
- Your language preference may not be saved
- Filter settings may reset on each visit
- Some interactive features may not work correctly
- We may not be able to improve our website based on user behavior
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to store data locally on your device:
- Local Storage: Used to store user preferences that persist across browser sessions
- Session Storage: Used to store temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser
These technologies work similarly to cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track you. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through our cookie consent mechanism.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. More Information
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Through our Discord server: discord.gg/kq7yVA7cGw
- Via Twitter/X: @HyverseNet