This Cookie Policy explains how XFLAREHOSTING LLC ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when You visit Our website (https://xflarehosting.com) or use Our online Services. It explains what these technologies are, why We use them, and Your rights to control Our use of them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside Our Privacy Policy (https://xflarehosting.com/legal/privacy), which provides more details on how We handle personal information. By continuing to use Our website and Services, You acknowledge Our use of cookies as described in this policy. If You do not agree to the use of cookies as described, You should adjust Your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using Our Services.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on Your computer or mobile device when You visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and help personalize the user experience.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, XFLAREHOSTING LLC) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, chat widgets, embedded content).
Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Website Operation: Some cookies are strictly necessary to provide You with the Services available through Our website and to use some of its features, such as accessing secure areas (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart functionality, security measures).
- Performance and Analytics: These cookies collect information about how You use Our website and Services, such as which pages You visit most often, how long You spend on a page, and if You encounter error messages. This helps Us understand and improve how Our Services perform (e.g., using Google Analytics). The data collected is typically aggregated and anonymized.
- Functionality: These cookies allow Our website to remember choices You make (such as Your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Advertising/Targeting (Potential Use): While We aim to minimize direct targeted advertising using cookies by default, We and Our third-party partners (like analytics or service providers) may use cookies to gather information about Your browsing activities across Our site and potentially other sites over time. This information may be used to infer Your interests, segment audiences, or potentially deliver advertising more relevant to You, either on Our Services or elsewhere. By using Our Services, You acknowledge this potential use. We do not directly provide Your identifiable personal information to third-party advertisers without Your consent, but aggregated or anonymized data derived from cookies might be used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a more detailed explanation of the types of cookies We may use:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- Purpose: Essential for navigating the website and using its core features (e.g., authentication, security, session management, load balancing).
- Opt-out: Cannot be disabled via standard controls as the website cannot function properly without them.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies:
- Purpose: Collect primarily aggregated or anonymized data on website usage to help Us improve performance and user experience.
- Example: Google Analytics.
- Opt-out: You can often opt-out via browser settings or specific opt-out tools (see Section 5).
- Functionality Cookies:
- Purpose: Remember user preferences (e.g., language, layout choices, chat session state) for a more personalized experience.
- Opt-out: Can usually be managed via browser settings, though disabling them may affect certain site functionalities.
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies:
- Purpose: May be used by Us or third-party partners to gather browsing information, build a profile of interests, and potentially show more relevant content or ads. We do not currently use these for direct third-party ad displays based on cross-site tracking without further notice or consent mechanisms where required by law, but reserve the right to use data for internal analysis or first-party relevance.
- Example: [List examples if applicable, e.g., cookies related to analytics platforms that might inform marketing segmentation].
- Opt-out: Can often be managed via browser settings, advertising industry opt-out pages, or cookie consent tools (if implemented).
Other Tracking Technologies
We may also use other similar technologies like web beacons (also known as "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"). These are tiny graphics files containing a unique identifier that enable Us to recognize when someone has visited Our website or opened an email We have sent them. This allows Us, for example, to monitor traffic patterns, deliver or communicate with cookies, understand whether You have come to Our website from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website, improve site performance, and measure the success of email marketing campaigns.
How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary ones). You can exercise Your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow You to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of Your browser. You can set Your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert You when cookies are being sent. However, if You disable cookies, some parts of Our Services may not function properly. Useful links for major browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Third-Party Opt-Out Tools:
- Google Analytics: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt-out of interest-based advertising from participating companies: http://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt-out of interest-based advertising from participating companies: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies We use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about Our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.
Contact Information
If You have any questions about Our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact Us at [email protected] or [email protected].