Cookie policy

Definition and general function of cookies

Cookies are identifiers we send to your computer's hard drive through your web browser so that our systems can recognise your browser and offer you certain services.

In general, these technologies can serve very different purposes: for example, recognising you as a user, obtaining information about your browsing habits, or personalising how content is displayed.

This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. In some cases, when using a Google search engine, you may have accepted its own cookies. These Google cookies are installed even if you have not accepted our own and/or third-party cookies.

Below we list the cookies used by hacktheknowledge.com.

Cookies used

Necessary cookies. Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Preference cookies. Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Statistics cookies. Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing cookies. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

You can find information about the cookies used in each of these categories in the cookie consent panel, under the details section. There you will find the purpose of each cookie, its type, its storage duration and additional information about its provider. The panel is always available from the Cookie settings link in the footer.

How to enable or disable cookies in the main browsers

It is normally possible to stop accepting browser cookies, or to stop accepting cookies from a particular service.

All modern browsers allow cookie settings to be changed. These settings are normally found under "options" or "preferences" in your browser menu. You can also configure your browser or your email client.

Below is guidance on the steps to reach the cookie settings menu and, where applicable, private browsing, in each of the main browsers:

• Edge: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Settings. For more information, see Microsoft support or your browser's help.
• Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Custom settings. For more information, see Mozilla support or your browser's help.
• Chrome: Settings → Show advanced settings → Privacy → Content settings. For more information, see Google support or your browser's help.
• Safari: Preferences → Security. For more information, see Apple support or your browser's help.

What happens if cookies are disabled?

Some features of the services will be disabled, such as staying signed in, keeping your shopping cart, languages, etc.