How and why we use cookies on our website
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their site.
Cookies cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. They simply store small pieces of information as text.
ETX Hosting uses cookies to:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your logged-in session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. All data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We use this information to improve our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Google Analytics — persists session state | 2 years |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or the last plan you viewed. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| etx_prefs | Stores UI preferences (plan selection, etc.) | 30 days |
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. We only set these cookies with your explicit consent.
Some of our pages may contain content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies. These include:
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect the functionality of our website.
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to place non-essential cookies via our cookie banner. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
For broader privacy-related questions, please see our Privacy Policy.