Cookie Policy

Homeland Development Services LLC

Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

Version: 2.0

This Cookie Policy explains how Homeland Development Services LLC ("HDS," "we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on hdsok.com and the Service Dashboard. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy(/legal/privacy).

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§ 1. What Are Cookies?

1.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful.

1.2 Types of Storage

We use several types of browser storage:

• Cookies: Small text files with expiration dates

• Local Storage: Persistent data stored in your browser

• Session Storage: Temporary data cleared when you close your browser

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§ 2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |

|--------|---------|----------|

| `__clerk_*` | Authentication and session management | Session |

| `sb-*-auth-token` | Supabase authentication | 7 days |

| `csrf_token` | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |

| `session_id` | Maintains your login session | Session |

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |

|--------|---------|----------|

| `theme` | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |

| `locale` | Stores language preference | 1 year |

| `sidebar_collapsed` | Remembers dashboard sidebar state | 30 days |

| `last_tenant` | Remembers your last selected organization | 30 days |

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |

|--------|---------|----------|

| `_ga` | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |

| `_ga_*` | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |

| `_gid` | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us monitor and improve site performance:

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |

|--------|---------|----------|

| `vercel_*` | Vercel analytics and performance monitoring | Session |

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§ 3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Clerk (Authentication)

• Purpose: User authentication and identity management

• Privacy Policy: https://clerk.com/privacy

Vercel (Hosting)

• Purpose: Website hosting, analytics, and performance

• Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website usage analytics

• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Supabase (Database)

• Purpose: Database services and authentication

• Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

3.2 Third-Party Control

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for information about their data practices.

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§ 4. Cookie Management

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies

Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies

Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

4.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Accept only necessary cookies

• Customize your preferences

4.3 Updating Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site

• Contacting us at privacy@hdsok.com

4.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

| Cookie Type | Impact If Disabled |

|-------------|-------------------|

| Necessary | Cannot log in or use authenticated features |

| Functional | Preferences won't be remembered |

| Analytics | We cannot improve the site based on usage patterns |

| Performance | We cannot optimize site speed for your region |

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§ 5. Do Not Track

5.1 DNT Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We currently:

• Honor DNT signals for analytics cookies

• Maintain necessary cookies for site functionality

• Disable third-party analytics when DNT is enabled

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§ 6. Local Storage and Session Storage

6.1 What We Store

Beyond cookies, we use browser storage for:

| Data | Purpose | Storage Type |

|------|---------|--------------|

| Authentication tokens | Secure login sessions | Local Storage |

| Dashboard state | Filters, selected views | Session Storage |

| Form data | Auto-save drafts | Session Storage |

| Notification preferences | User settings | Local Storage |

6.2 Clearing Storage

You can clear local and session storage in your browser's developer tools under "Application" or "Storage."

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§ 7. Mobile Apps and SDKs

7.1 SDK Tracking

If you access our services through mobile devices, similar tracking technologies may be used through SDKs:

• Device identifiers

• Push notification tokens

• Analytics SDKs

7.2 Mobile Settings

You can control mobile tracking through:

• Device privacy settings

• App-specific settings

• Limiting ad tracking in iOS/Android settings

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§ 8. Cookie Retention

8.1 Retention Periods

Cookie retention varies by type:

| Category | Typical Duration |

|----------|-----------------|

| Session cookies | Until browser closes |

| Necessary cookies | 7-30 days |

| Functional cookies | Up to 1 year |

| Analytics cookies | Up to 2 years |

8.2 Automatic Deletion

Expired cookies are automatically deleted by your browser.

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§ 9. International Considerations

9.1 GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies

• You can withdraw consent at any time

• We honor data subject rights under GDPR

9.2 CCPA Compliance

For California residents:

• You can opt out of "sale" of personal information via cookies

• See our Privacy Policy for CCPA-specific rights

• Contact us to exercise your rights

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§ 10. Changes to This Policy

10.1 Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage

• New tracking technologies

• Legal or regulatory requirements

10.2 Notification

Material changes will be communicated through:

• Updated "Effective Date" on this page

• Cookie consent banner reset (for significant changes)

• Notification through the Service Dashboard

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§ 11. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

Privacy Inquiries

Email: privacy@hdsok.com

General Support

Email: support@hdsok.com

Phone: (405) 555-0123

Mailing Address

Homeland Development Services LLC

123 Main Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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§ 12. Related Documents

• Privacy Policy(/legal/privacy)

• Terms of Service(/legal/terms-of-service)

• Data Processing Addendum(/legal/dpa)

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