01. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to "remember" your preferences or collect information about how you interact with it.
02. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | cPanel/WHMCS session | Session |
| hoston_currency | Selected currency in navbar | 1 year |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Selected language | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
03. Analytical Cookies (with consent)
Used to understand how you interact with the website. Activated only with your explicit consent.
| Service | Cookies | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga, _ga_* | Visitor statistics |
| Umami Analytics | umami.is_unique | Statistics (self-hosted, no PII) |
04. Marketing Cookies (with consent)
HostON currently does not use any marketing or retargeting cookies. If this changes, you will be notified and asked for explicit consent.
05. Third-Party Cookies
Some website features may use external services that set their own cookies:
- Tawk.to — live chat widget (during business hours)
- Cloudflare — DDoS protection and performance
Please consult the policies of these services for full details.
06. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie banner — On your first visit, you can accept/reject individual categories
- Browser settings — Block or delete cookies from your browser settings
- Google Analytics opt-out — Install the browser extension from Google
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality (e.g. currency preference will not be saved).
07. Contact
For any questions about cookies or to withdraw your consent, you can contact us at info@hoston.ro.
HOSTON SRL · CUI: RO38066444 · Reg. Com: J2017000806390
Str. I.L. Caragiale, nr. 47, Mărășești, Vrancea, 625200, România
Contact: info@hoston.ro · +40 733 371 801