Cookie Settings
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. They help the Site work properly, remember your preferences and show us how visitors use our pages. This page explains the cookies htssystems.com uses and how you can control them.
Your choices
When you first visit the Site, a banner asks for your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are always on, because the Site cannot work without them. All other categories stay off until you allow them. You can change your choices at any time using the button below.
Cookies we use
| Category | What they do | Can I turn them off? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Keep the Site secure, load pages correctly, process the contact form and remember your cookie choices. | No |
| Functional | Remember settings you choose and support embedded features such as videos and maps. | Yes |
| Analytics | Show us anonymously how visitors find and use the Site, such as which pages are most popular, so we can improve it. | Yes |
| Marketing | Measure whether our advertising works. We only use these if you allow them. | Yes |
Cookie details
The list below shows the specific cookies currently set on the Site.
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| htssystems_consent | HTS Systems | Necessary | Stores your cookie choices | 12 months |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Necessary | Checks that cookies are enabled | Session |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Counts visits and how pages are used | 13 months |
| NID, CONSENT | Google (Maps / reviews) | Functional | Supports embedded Google content | Up to 6 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Marketing | Measures ad conversions | 3 months |
Controlling cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the Site, such as the contact form, from working. Most browsers explain how to do this in their Help section:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Global Privacy Control
If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we treat it as a request to turn off analytics and marketing cookies for that browser.
More information
For details on how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy. Questions about cookies? Contact us:
- Phone: 818-781-0976
- Email: privacy@htssystems.com
- Mail: Home Tech Security Inc, dba HTS Systems, [mailing address]