Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 21, 2025
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
2. How We Use Cookies
Handel Corporation S.A.S uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. We use them to:
- Keep your session active while browsing
- Remember your language preferences
- Analyze how you use our website
- Improve site functionality and performance
- Personalize your user experience
- Ensure the security of your account
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| october_session | Maintains your active session | 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protection against CSRF attacks | 2 hours |
| locale | Saves your language preference | 1 year |
3.2 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices and provide enhanced features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Saves your user preferences | 1 year |
| chat_widget_state | Remembers chat widget state | 7 days |
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles requests | 1 minute |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some of our trusted partners also set cookies when you visit our site:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website usage
- CDN Providers: To improve loading speed
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
Browser Settings:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Important: If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly, such as login or the quotation system.
6. Cookie Consent
By continuing to browse our website after viewing our cookie banner, you accept the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting cookies from your browser.
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
8. More Information
For more information on how we use, store, and protect your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, contact us at:
Handel Corporation S.A.S
Email: privacidad@handelcorporation.com
Phone: +57 (5) 123-4567
Address: Cartagena, Colombia