Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Applies to users in the United States

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Hauler Connect, operated by the National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA) ("we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies on haulerconnect.org and related Services. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and software development kits (SDKs) in mobile apps. They help sites remember preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how the Services are used.

3. How We Use Cookies

Essential / strictly necessary

Required for core functions such as authentication, session management, security (including CSRF protection), load balancing, and remembering critical preferences. The Services may not work properly without these.

Functional / preference

Remember choices such as "remember me" login, UI preferences, and form drafts stored locally to improve your experience.

Analytics / performance

Help us understand traffic, feature usage, and errors so we can improve the Services. We may use Google Analytics (GA4) or similar tools.

Marketing / advertising (if enabled)

May be used to measure campaign effectiveness or deliver more relevant messages. Under some U.S. state laws, certain analytics or advertising cookies may be treated as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

4. Cookies We Commonly Use

Exact names and lifetimes may change as we update the platform. Representative examples:

Name / type Purpose Category
ci_session Maintains your logged-in session Essential
csrf_cookie_name (or similar) Helps protect forms against cross-site request forgery Essential
remember_token, contractor_remember_token, dispatcher_remember_token Optional "remember me" login persistence Functional
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, and related) Usage analytics and performance measurement (when configured) Analytics
Local storage keys (e.g., registration drafts) Stores temporary UI/form state on your device Functional

5. Managing Cookies and Opt-Outs

  • Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may break login and security features.
  • Google Analytics: You may use Google’s opt-out tools or browser add-ons where available, and review Google’s privacy resources for GA4.
  • Do Not Sell or Share / targeted advertising: Email privacy@haulerconnect.org or see our Privacy Policy for state privacy opt-outs.
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where required by law, we will treat a valid GPC signal as an opt-out of sale/sharing to the extent technically feasible.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no uniform U.S. standard for DNT responses. We focus on complying with applicable state privacy opt-out requirements and recognized preference signals such as GPC where required.

7. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy when our practices or technologies change. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest revision.

8. Contact

Hauler Connect / NDTA

504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States

Email: privacy@haulerconnect.org · contact@thendta.org

Phone: (404) 618-1213