Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted
• First-party cookies, set by our website
• Third-party cookies, set by service providers or partners

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and error messages encountered. This information is aggregated and used to improve website functionality and user experience.

We may use third-party analytics providers to assist with this data collection.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

d. Marketing or Advertising Cookies

If applicable, these cookies may track browsing behavior across websites to deliver relevant advertising. OwlTree Consulting does not use marketing cookies unless explicitly stated and enabled through a consent mechanism.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party service providers, such as analytics platforms or embedded content providers. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the respective privacy and cookie policies of those providers.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure website functionality and security
• Analyze website performance and usage patterns
• Improve user experience
• Remember user preferences
• Support legitimate business operations

We do not use cookies to sell personal information.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

Where required by law, we will provide a cookie consent mechanism that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

Where applicable data protection laws require a legal basis for processing personal data collected via cookies, we rely on:

• Your consent for non-essential cookies
• Legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies

7. Data Retention

The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

OwlTree Consulting
Contact@owltreeconsulting.com

This Cookie Policy is intended to provide transparency regarding our use of cookies and does not create contractual rights beyond those required by applicable law.