Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on HostingMoz.

Last updated: September 11, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies
Persistent Cookies
Third-party Cookies

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to ensure our platform works properly and to improve your experience:

Essential Functionality

Keep you logged in, maintain your session, and provide core platform features

Security

Protect against fraud, prevent unauthorized access, and enhance platform security

Performance

Analyze how our platform is used to improve speed and functionality

User Experience

Remember your preferences and provide personalized features

Our Cookies in Detail

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration Category
Authentication & Security
PHPSESSID Maintains your login session and prevents unauthorized access Session Browser session Essential
user_auth Stores authentication token for automatic login Persistent 30 days Essential
2fa_verified Remembers two-factor authentication status Session Browser session Essential
csrf_token Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session Browser session Essential
Security & Fraud Prevention
security_hash Validates session integrity and prevents tampering Session Browser session Essential
login_attempts Tracks failed login attempts to prevent brute force attacks Session 24 hours Essential
device_fingerprint Helps detect suspicious login activity Persistent 90 days Functional
User Preferences & Settings
theme_preference Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark mode) Persistent 1 year Functional
language Stores your preferred language setting Persistent 1 year Functional
items_per_page Remembers your preferred number of items per page Persistent 1 year Functional
dashboard_layout Saves your dashboard widget preferences Persistent 1 year Functional
Analytics & Performance
_ga Google Analytics - tracks basic usage patterns Persistent 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - session tracking Persistent 24 hours Analytics
page_views Tracks which pages you visit for performance optimization Session Browser session Analytics
search_queries Remembers your search terms for better suggestions Session Browser session Functional
Provider Panel Features
last_package_view Remembers which package you were viewing Session Browser session Functional
filter_preferences Saves your package filtering preferences Persistent 30 days Functional
notification_settings Stores your notification preferences Persistent 1 year Functional

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us provide certain features:

G

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our platform and to improve the user experience.

Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
C

Cloudflare

Cloudflare provides security and performance services for our platform.

Cookies: __cfduid, cf_clearance
Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Cookie Categories Explained

Essential Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

  • • Login and authentication
  • • Security features
  • • Session management
  • • CSRF protection

Functional Functional

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.

  • • Theme preferences
  • • Language settings
  • • Dashboard layout
  • • Filter preferences

Analytics Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform to improve performance.

  • • Page view tracking
  • • User journey analysis
  • • Performance metrics
  • • Error tracking

Marketing Marketing

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

  • • Targeted advertising
  • • Campaign tracking
  • • Conversion measurement
  • • Retargeting

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Instructions
Chrome Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Firefox Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Safari Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Platform Settings

Within our platform, you can manage:

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language settings
  • Notification preferences
  • Dashboard layout preferences
  • Items per page settings

Important Notice

Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies enabled.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

When We Update

  • New cookies are added to our platform
  • Existing cookies are modified or removed
  • Legal requirements change
  • We implement new features that require cookies

Notification

We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • Email notifications to registered users
  • Announcements on our platform
  • Updates to the "Last updated" date above

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email

support@hostingmoz.com

For cookie-related inquiries

Subject Line

Please include "Cookie Policy" in your email subject

This helps us respond faster

We aim to respond to cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours.

This Cookie Policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.

For more information about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.