Cookie policy
Last updated: 16 May 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hosti ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at hosti.co.uk. It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
3. Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies on hosti.co.uk:
Strictly necessary cookies: these are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable you to log in to your account, complete a purchase, and navigate securely between pages. No consent is required for these cookies.
Functional cookies: these remember your preferences and choices — such as your billing toggle preference (monthly or annual) — to improve your experience. Disabling these may affect how the site behaves for you.
Analytics cookies: these help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data about pages visited, time spent on site, and how visitors arrived. We use this information to improve our website. All analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Marketing cookies: if you have opted in to marketing communications, these cookies help us understand which of our communications led you to our website. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
4. Specific cookies we use
The table below lists the main cookies set by hosti.co.uk:
| Cookie name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Strictly necessary | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly necessary | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| billing_pref | Functional | Remembers your monthly/annual toggle preference | 30 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks page visits anonymously | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| affiliate_ref | Functional | Tracks affiliate referrals for commission attribution | 90 days |
Note: this list may be updated as our website evolves. Check back periodically for the most current information.
5. Third party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties. These include Google Analytics for website performance measurement. We do not permit third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our site. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
6. How to control cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website — in particular, strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without affecting core features.
Cookie consent: when you first visit hosti.co.uk you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences individually. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
Opt-out tools: you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. Cookie consent banner
On your first visit to hosti.co.uk we will ask for your consent to set non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and will be set regardless of your choice. Your consent preferences are stored for 12 months, after which we will ask again.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as legal requirements evolve. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated. We recommend checking this page periodically.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us by submitting a support ticket at hosti.co.uk/support/ticket.