HSO MARINE COOKIE POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

HSO Marine (collectively, “HSO,” “HSO Marine,” “we,” or “the Provider”), operated by Huron Smith Oil CO INC, HSO Petroleum Services LLC, and HSO Global LLC, uses only strictly necessary technical cookies for the operation and security of the Platform. No tracking, advertising, or third-party cookies are used without prior consent.

Below is a description of each type of cookie we may use:

2. SESSION COOKIES

hsomarine_session: Maintain user authentication during browsing, remembering login state to avoid re-entering credentials on each page. They are temporary and deleted when the browser closes.

3. SECURITY COOKIES

csrf_token, xss_token: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and other web vulnerabilities. They store verification tokens that accompany each request, ensuring it originates from a legitimate source.

4. PREFERENCE COOKIES

hsomarine_lang, hsomarine_theme: Save language choices (Spanish/English) and display mode (light/dark) to provide a personalized experience without reconfiguring these options on each visit. They last up to 12 months.

5. PERFORMANCE COOKIES

hsomarine_perf: Anonymously store page load metrics and error information, enabling us to optimize Platform performance. They contain no identifiable information.

6. LEGAL BASIS AND CONSENT

The legal basis for these technical cookies is legitimate interest in providing a secure and efficient service. No additional consent is required. Should non-essential cookies be introduced in the future, explicit consent will be requested via a banner.

For further information, contact legal@huronsmithoil.com.