Cookie Policy
Information about the cookies and tracking technologies used on this website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you are logged in. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website features to work properly.
How we manage cookies
We use Cloudflare Zaraz to manage third party scripts on our website. Zaraz loads scripts server side where possible, which reduces the number of cookies set in your browser and improves page load performance. This means fewer tracking scripts run directly in your browser compared to a traditional setup.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core features like page navigation, secure access, and form submissions (including Cloudflare Turnstile for spam protection). These cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.
Performance and analytics cookies We use analytics to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most, and how people navigate the site. This data helps us improve the user experience. Analytics data is processed through Cloudflare Zaraz and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Preference cookies These cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as your cookie consent preferences. They help provide a more consistent experience on return visits.
Marketing and affiliate cookies When we link to hosting providers, affiliate cookies may be set to track referrals. These cookies are used by our affiliate partners to attribute a visit to TopSiteHosters. We do not use these cookies for advertising or retargeting.
Cookie table
In the table below you will find details about each cookie we use, its purpose, the provider, and how long it remains on your device.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management and security protection | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Stores Turnstile challenge result | 30 minutes |
_zaraz |
Cloudflare Zaraz | Manages third party script loading | Session |
_ga |
Google Analytics (via Zaraz) | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics (via Zaraz) | Maintains session state | 2 years |
cookieconsent_status |
TopSiteHosters | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Managing your cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
You can also update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner, which you can access by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
Third party cookies
Some cookies are set by third party services we use, including Cloudflare (for security and performance) and affiliate partner platforms. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal and regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us here.
For more information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.