What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.
Types of Technologies We Use
- Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
- Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary data for your current session
- Pixel Tags: Tiny graphics used to track activity
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced features.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session | |
| auth_token | Authentication | 30 days | |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours | |
| preferences | User settings | 1 year | |
| language | Language selection | 1 year | |
| theme | Theme preference | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being stored
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
If you block cookies, some features of our service may not function properly.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to set cookies. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Using the cookie management tool in your account settings
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Please refer to their websites for more information:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Cloudflare: For security and performance
- Stripe: For payment processing
- WhatsApp: For business messaging
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Provide prominent notice of significant changes
- Request your consent where required by law
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@hostify.co.zw
- Phone: +263 788 533 181
- Address: Hostify HQ, Zimbabwe