Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 27, 2024
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| csrftoken | CSRF protection for form submissions | 1 year |
| sessionid | User session management | 2 weeks |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| django_language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing improved features. Disabling these may affect your user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | Session |
| timezone | Stores your timezone for date display | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve our service and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id | Matomo | Anonymous visitor identification | 13 months |
| _pk_ses | Matomo | Session tracking | 30 minutes |
| _pk_ref | Matomo | Referrer source attribution | 6 months |
We use Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics platform. Data is processed on our servers in the EU and is not shared with third parties.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We currently do not use third-party marketing cookies on our platform.
No marketing cookies are currently in use.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing fraud prevention | stripe.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | CDN and security protection | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
How to Control Cookies
Using Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for each category
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (this may affect website functionality)
Browser Cookie Settings
Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When enabled, we will not load optional analytics or marketing cookies until you explicitly consent.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, through the cookie consent banner.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@pragmatichost.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@pragmatichost.com