Legal
Cookie Policy
This policy explains how HangarOS uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform.
Last Updated: March 3, 2026, Effective Date: April 2, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how OrangeTree Technologies (“HangarOS,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at hangaros.com (the “Site”) or use our software-as-a-service platform (the “Service”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site and Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, session management, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | HangarOS | Maintain your authenticated session and security tokens | Session |
| CSRF token | HangarOS | Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cognito auth cookies | Amazon Cognito | Authentication and user identity management | 1 hour (access) / 30 days (refresh) |
| Cookie consent | HangarOS | Store your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | 1 year / 30 minutes |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing a secure, functional service. These cookies do not require consent.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site and Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our Site and Service.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users and track site usage patterns | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
Legal basis: Consent. Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and display options.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| User preferences | HangarOS | Store UI preferences (theme, timezone, calendar view) | 1 year |
| Language | HangarOS | Remember your language preference | 1 year |
Legal basis: Consent. Functional cookies are set only after you provide consent.
3.4 Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use advertising, marketing, or targeting cookies. We do not serve ads on the Site or Service, and we do not participate in cross-site ad tracking or retargeting networks.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site and Service are set by third-party services that we use. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that may set cookies through our Site and Service include:
- Google Analytics — for website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe— for payment processing and fraud prevention. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Vercel— for website hosting and performance analytics. Vercel Privacy Policy
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for information on how they use cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page.
5.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Site and Service. You may be unable to log in or use certain features if essential cookies are disabled.
5.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by applicable law. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of non-essential cookies and any sale or sharing of personal information (though we do not sell personal information).
5.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. There is currently no uniform standard for interpreting DNT signals. We currently honor GPC signals but do not respond to DNT signals separately.
6. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage and session storage to store certain preferences and temporary data necessary for the Service to function. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary to provide the Service.
Local storage data does not expire automatically. Session storage data is cleared when you close your browser tab. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a notice on our Site.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
HangarOS 4801 Glenwood Ave, Suite 200, Mailbox 31, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States
Email: legal@hangaros.com