Cookie Policy
This policy explains HostingTom’s use of cookies and similar technologies on its website and client interfaces.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on a device. Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels and identifiers used to operate, secure, remember and measure online services.
2. Categories
| Category | Purpose | Typical status |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login, cart, security, session management, load balancing | Required for site operation |
| Preferences | Language, region, interface choices | Optional where required by law |
| Analytics | Understand visits, performance and feature usage | Consent-based where required |
| Advertising | Measure or personalize campaigns and attribution | Consent-based where required |
3. Third Parties
Some cookies may be placed by payment, analytics, security, chat, advertising or embedded-content providers. Their handling of data is subject to their own privacy terms.
4. Your Choices
Where a consent banner is available, use it to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies. You can also use browser controls to delete or block cookies, although doing so may break login, checkout or other site functions.
5. Retention
Session cookies expire when the browser session ends; persistent cookies remain for the period configured by HostingTom or the relevant provider. We aim to use retention periods proportionate to each purpose.