Cookie Policy
Version 1.0.0 — Effective April 14, 2026 — WINGUARDIAN.NET LLC d/b/a HWS.Center
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device on return visits, remember your preferences, and collect usage information. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, all of which function comparably and are covered by this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and secure checkout. These cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and where they come from. This data is used in aggregate to improve our platform. You may opt out via your browser or our preference centre.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences (such as display preferences) to personalize your experience across sessions.
Marketing / Targeting Cookies
May be used to deliver relevant advertising or to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. California residents may opt out of cookies that constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information via our CCPA / Do Not Sell or Share page.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Stripe — sets cookies during payment processing to detect fraud and maintain session security. Governed by Stripe’s Cookie Policy.
- Analytics providers — may set cookies to track aggregate visitor statistics.
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through:
- Your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect site functionality.
- Our CCPA opt-out page — California residents may opt out of non-essential data sharing via our CCPA notice.
- Opt-out tools provided by individual analytics or advertising networks.
5. Contact
WINGUARDIAN.NET LLC d/b/a HWS.Center
Email: privacy@hws.center