At WebHostingRankings.com, we value your privacy and strive to provide transparency about how we collect and use information through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use when you visit our website.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing preferences and activities and are commonly used to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. Without these cookies, our website may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website, such as the pages visited, the time spent on each page, and the links clicked. This data helps us analyze website traffic, identify trends, and improve our website’s performance and content.
Functional Cookies: Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personalized content. For example, they may remember your preferences for language or region settings.
Advertising Cookies: We may use advertising cookies to deliver targeted advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks or advertisers with whom we have partnered.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and enable certain website functionalities.
Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences and settings.
4. Your Choices
You have the option to accept or decline cookies when you visit our website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience and limit the functionality of certain website features.
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Each browser has its own set of instructions for managing cookies, so please refer to your browser’s help menu for more information.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising partners, to set cookies on our website to collect information about your browsing activities. These cookies are subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies and are not controlled by us.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes