OpenWater Group
Last Updated: April 10, 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly. Others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors interact with our content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on the OpenWater website at openwater.group (the "Site"), why we use them, and how you can manage them. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information more broadly.
The table below lists the cookies currently in use on the Site, along with their purpose, provider, duration, and type.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __hstc | HubSpot | Tracks visitors to the Site. Used to identify unique visitors and track their session activity. | 6 months | Functional |
| __hssc | HubSpot | Tracks the current session. Used to determine whether a new session has started. | 30 minutes | Functional |
| __hssrc | HubSpot | Determines whether the visitor has restarted their browser. Used for session management. | Session | Functional |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot | Identifies a unique visitor for form tracking and personalization. Linked to HubSpot contact records when a form is submitted. | 6 months | Functional |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to protect the Apply form from spam and automated abuse. | 6 months | Essential |
Planned cookies (not yet active):
We plan to implement Google Analytics 4 on the Site. When activated, the following cookies will be used:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to the Site by assigning a randomly generated identifier. | 2 years | Analytics | |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and track usage patterns. Does not log IP addresses. | 2 years | Analytics |
We will update this Cookie Policy when analytics cookies are activated. Google Analytics 4 collects anonymized, aggregate usage data and does not log IP addresses.
Essential cookies are necessary for the Site to function. Without them, features like spam protection on forms would not work. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Functional cookies support core site features like form tracking, visitor identification, and session management. They help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can provide a better experience. While not strictly required for the Site to load, they support the tools we use to operate the Site effectively.
Analytics cookies (planned) will help us understand how visitors use the Site by collecting information such as page views, traffic sources, and engagement patterns. This data is anonymized and aggregated, and is used solely to improve the Site.
We do not use advertising, retargeting, or marketing cookies. We do not serve targeted advertisements on the Site.
Some cookies on the Site are set by third-party services rather than by OpenWater directly. These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data collected through their cookies:
HubSpot: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
Google (reCAPTCHA and Analytics): https://policies.google.com/privacy
For a full list of third-party service providers we use, refer to our Privacy Policy.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified before a cookie is set. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, including form submissions and spam protection. Blocking functional cookies may limit our ability to provide you with a personalized experience.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the third-party services on our Site, or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:
OpenWater Group Inc.
131 Continental Dr. Suite 305, Newark, DE 19713
Email: help@openwater.group
Web: openwater.group