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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025  ·  GDPR & CCPA Compliant

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Contents

  1. 1. What Are Cookies?
  2. 2. Why We Use Cookies
  3. 3. Types of Cookies We Use
  4. 4. Cookies Table
  5. 5. Third-Party Cookies
  6. 6. Your Choices & Controls
  7. 7. Cookie Consent
  8. 8. Do Not Track
  9. 9. Children's Privacy
  10. 10. Changes to This Policy
  11. 11. Contact Us

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This Cookie Policy explains how DonHoster ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.donhoster.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the controls described in Section 6.

1

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code, carry viruses, or install malware on your device. They simply store small pieces of text that the website can read on your next visit.

Similar technologies include:

  • Web beacons (pixel tags) — tiny invisible images embedded in pages or emails that signal when content has been viewed
  • Local storage — browser storage similar to cookies but with a larger capacity, used for session and preference data
  • Session storage — temporary storage that is cleared when the browser tab is closed
  • Fingerprinting — collecting device characteristics to identify a browser; we do not use this technique
2

Why We Use Cookies

DonHoster uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
  • To remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode and language)
  • To keep you logged in to your client area session
  • To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To prevent fraudulent activity and maintain security
3

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as logging in, filling a form, or setting privacy preferences. You can block them in your browser settings, but the website may not work properly.

Examples: session tokens, CSRF protection, login authentication, shopping cart state
Functional Optional

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. Without these cookies, some features may not work as intended.

Examples: dark/light mode preference, language selection, remembered form fields
Analytics & Performance Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the site's performance and user experience. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view counts, session duration, traffic sources
Marketing & Advertising Optional

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to help us display relevant advertising. They are set by our advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your interests. Declining these cookies will not affect your use of our website.

Examples: Google Tag Manager remarketing tags, conversion tracking pixels
4

Cookies We Use

The table below lists the specific cookies used on the DonHoster website, their purpose, and how long they persist.

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID DonHoster Necessary Maintains user session state in the client area Session
csrf_token DonHoster Necessary Protects forms against cross-site request forgery attacks Session
dh_cookie_consent DonHoster Necessary Stores the visitor's cookie consent preference 12 months
dh_theme DonHoster Functional Remembers the user's dark/light mode preference 12 months
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Distinguishes unique users; used to calculate visit statistics 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Analytics Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Distinguishes users; expires quickly to limit data collection 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics servers 1 minute
_gtm_* Google Tag Manager Marketing Manages tags and tracking scripts loaded by GTM Session
_gcl_au Google Ads Marketing Stores and tracks ad conversions from Google Ads campaigns 3 months

This list may not be exhaustive. Additional cookies may be set by third-party services embedded in our site. We review and update this table periodically.

5

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are subject to each provider's own privacy policy. The main third parties that may set cookies on our website include:

Google Analytics & Tag Manager Web analytics and tag management. Collects anonymous usage data. Google Privacy Policy →
Stripe (via Globalynet Holding Enterprise LLC) Payment processing. May set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure transaction security. Stripe Privacy Policy →
Cloudflare DDoS protection and performance. Sets cookies for bot detection and security. Cloudflare Privacy Policy →
Live Chat Provider Customer support chat widget. May set cookies to maintain chat session state. Subject to provider's own privacy policy
6

Your Choices & Controls

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences through the following methods:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, a banner allows you to Accept All or Reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored for 12 months.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Contact Us

If you wish to withdraw consent or request deletion of cookie data we hold, email us at admin@donhoster.com.

Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge
7

Cookie Consent

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. We do this through our cookie banner shown on your first visit.

Legal bases for cookie processing:

  • Strictly Necessary cookies — processed on the basis of legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), as they are essential for the website to function
  • Functional, Analytics, and Marketing cookies — processed on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time

For visitors from California, USA, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Rejecting marketing cookies on our banner constitutes exercising this right.

8

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, there is no universally agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not alter its behavior based on DNT browser settings.

You can still control cookies through the methods described in Section 6 above, which provide effective control over tracking technologies.

9

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us at admin@donhoster.com and we will take immediate steps to delete such data.

10

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business practices, or for any other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on the website.

We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of your data, please contact us:

admin@donhoster.com
Miami, Florida, USA
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We will respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days in accordance with GDPR requirements.

You are in control.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time. To reject non-essential cookies or request data deletion, email us at admin@donhoster.com. We'll respond within 2 business hours.

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