Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 28/6/2026
1.Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how HostsLink ("HostsLink", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our mobile application.
This policy should be read alongside our:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
By continuing to use HostsLink, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to any choices you make through our cookie preferences.
2.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use certain online services.
Cookies help websites recognise your device and remember information about your visit.
Cookies cannot normally identify you personally, but they may be linked to information you provide to us.
3.Why We Use Cookies
HostsLink uses cookies to:
- Keep users securely logged in
- Protect user accounts
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Improve security
- Prevent fraud
- Understand how the platform is used
- Improve the overall user experience
4.Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for HostsLink to operate correctly.
They help us:
- Keep you signed in
- Protect your account
- Maintain secure sessions
- Process payments
- Enable navigation
- Save security preferences
Without these cookies, HostsLink cannot function correctly. These cookies cannot be disabled through our website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences such as:
- Theme preferences
- Language preferences
- Device settings
- Login preferences
- Notification preferences
These cookies improve your experience but are not essential.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand:
- Which pages are visited most
- How users navigate the platform
- Which features are most popular
- Platform performance
- Errors encountered by users
This information helps improve HostsLink. Where analytics are used, information is normally aggregated and anonymised wherever possible.
Security Cookies
Security cookies help:
- Detect suspicious activity
- Prevent fraud
- Protect user accounts
- Prevent unauthorised access
- Monitor login attempts
These cookies are essential to maintaining platform security.
Payment Cookies
When processing payments through trusted third-party providers such as Stripe, additional cookies may be placed on your device.
These cookies help:
- Prevent payment fraud
- Secure transactions
- Verify payment sessions
- Improve payment reliability
These cookies are controlled by the relevant payment provider in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5.Third-Party Cookies
HostsLink may use trusted third-party services that place cookies, including:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Authentication providers
- Website analytics providers
- Security services
- Hosting providers
Each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policies.
6.Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Control cookie settings
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of HostsLink. Some features may no longer operate correctly.
7.Cookie Consent
Where required by law, HostsLink will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Essential cookies do not require consent because they are necessary for the operation of the platform.
You may withdraw your consent for optional cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences, where available.
8.Mobile Applications
When using the HostsLink mobile application, similar technologies may be used instead of traditional browser cookies.
These technologies help:
- Keep you securely signed in
- Improve performance
- Maintain security
- Remember app preferences
9.Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting.
At present, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals.
HostsLink may continue to operate as described in this policy unless otherwise required by law.
10.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on the HostsLink website.
Continued use of HostsLink after updates have been published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11.Contact Us
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We will be happy to answer any questions about how cookies and similar technologies are used on the HostsLink platform.