Effective Date: 2/12/26

This Cookie Policy explains how Benchmark Enterprise, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://www.hvaccadsoftware.com (the “Website”).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or are deleted).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes but not limited to:

• Ensuring website functionality

• Understanding how visitors use the website

• Improving performance and usability

• Analyzing traffic trends

• Maintaining website security

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

These cookies cannot be disabled through our systems.

B. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website.

We use Google Analytics, which may collect:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Pages visited

• Session duration

• Referring URLs

This information is aggregated and used to improve Website performance and content relevance.

Google may process this data in accordance with its own privacy policies.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember preferences or settings that enhance user experience.

D. Advertising or Third-Party Cookies

We may engage third-party analytics or advertising tools from time to time. If such tools are enabled, they may use cookies to measure engagement or support marketing activities.

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

To the extent that certain analytics or advertising tools are considered “sharing” under applicable California privacy law, California residents may exercise their opt-out rights as described in our Privacy Policy.

4. Managing Cookies

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

• View cookies stored on your device

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

If our Website utilizes a cookie consent banner, you may adjust your cookie preferences through that tool.

5. Do Not Track Signals

Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.