Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences or login status.

Our Cookie Policy: Essential Only

Hylex uses a minimal cookie approach. We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. We do not use cookies for marketing, advertising, analytics, or user tracking.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and provide services you request:

• • Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing the website. These are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• • Security Cookies: Protect your information and prevent unauthorized access or fraud.
• • Cookie Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie preferences so we don't repeatedly display the consent banner.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

Hylex does not use:

• •Analytical or tracking cookies
• •Marketing or advertising cookies
• •Social media cookies
• •Behavioral targeting cookies
• •Third-party advertising cookies

Consent Mode v2

Hylex implements Google's Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. This feature:

• •Allows you to control whether analytics and advertising cookies are used
• •Respects your cookie consent preferences across your browsing
• •Does not track you for marketing or advertising purposes
• •Complies with UK GDPR and other privacy regulations

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookies in your browser. You can:

Accept or Decline Cookies

When you first visit our site, the cookie consent banner allows you to:

• •Accept: Accept essential cookies for basic site functionality
• •Decline: Decline non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
• •Learn More: Visit this page to understand our cookie practices

Browser Cookie Settings

You can manage cookies directly through your browser settings:

• •Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• •Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• •Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• •Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data

Opt-Out Options

You can:

• •Disable cookies entirely through your browser
• •Delete cookies from your device
• •Use private or incognito browsing modes
• •Use browser extensions that block cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Since we only use essential cookies, disabling them may affect:

• •Website security features
• •Session persistence while browsing
• •Your cookie consent preferences

However, the educational content itself will remain fully accessible.

Third-Party Cookies

Hylex does not install third-party cookies on your device. Any cookies from external services are limited to:

• •Google Analytics (only when you consent to analytics)

Even these are set only with your explicit consent through Consent Mode v2.

Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying periods:

• •Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• •Consent Cookies: Retained for 12 months or until you change preferences
• •Security Cookies: Retained as necessary for security purposes

International Privacy Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

• •UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• •Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003
• •International best practices for cookie usage

Changes to This Policy

Hylex may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable regulations. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

Questions?

If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact: