Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Webrain OÜ, registration number 16236489, with its registered address at Tuukri tn 19-315, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn, Harju maakond, 10120, Estonia, VAT: EE102654367 (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we,” or “us”), is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of visitors (hereinafter referred to as the “Visitors”) of the website *.ishosting.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable certain features and functionalities of the Website. Cookies allow us to recognize your device, store your preferences, and ensure the proper functioning of our Website. They also help us analyze how you interact with our services and deliver personalized advertising.

Cookies enable the Website to store data such as:

• Login data (e.g., IP address, login time, and location of login attempt)
• Browser type and version
• Demographic data (e.g., age group, gender)
• User behavior on the Website (e.g., visited pages, products of interest)

3. Purpose of Using Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure smooth and secure operation of the Website — Cookies support our security measures and help detect and prevent fraudulent activity.
• To recognize returning visitors — Cookies enable us to provide personalized experiences, remember user preferences, and prevent the need to re-enter data.
• To analyze usage and performance — Cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our Website and understand how Visitors interact with it, enabling us to improve its structure and content.
• For targeted advertising — Cookies allow us to show you ads and promotions relevant to your interests on our Website and other platforms.

We may combine cookie data with other data collected from you (e.g., data collected via our loyalty program or services) to deliver more personalized services and offers.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

To ensure transparency, we provide a detailed explanation of the categories of cookies used on ishosting.com. Each type serves a specific purpose to enhance your experience, support site functionality, and enable us to deliver personalized services, content, and ads.

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are essential for the proper operation of our Website. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly, and certain features may be unavailable.

Purpose:

• Ensure website security and protect against fraudulent activity.
• Facilitate navigation and access to secure areas of the Website.
• Distribute traffic across multiple servers to improve load balancing and performance.
• Store user consent regarding the use of cookies.

Examples of Necessary Cookies:

• __cf_bm: Used to distinguish legitimate web traffic from bots and protect the site from fraudulent access.
• __cflb: Used for load balancing and ensuring even traffic distribution across servers.
• CookieConsent: Stores information on the user's cookie preferences for future visits.
• sync_cookie_csrf: Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Without these cookies, certain essential functions of the site may not work properly.

Preferences Cookies

Preferences cookies allow the Website to remember information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, such as preferred language, region, or personalization options.

Purpose:

• Save user preferences (such as language, region, or login status) to make subsequent visits more convenient.
• Remember the settings and options you select on the site.
• Store customization choices so users don't have to reconfigure them each time they visit the site.

Examples of Preferences Cookies:

• X-Default-Language: Stores the user’s preferred language on the Website.
• lidc: Used by LinkedIn to ensure data transfers are made from the right data center.
• messagesUtk: Tracks chat interactions for support purposes.

These cookies help improve the user experience and avoid the need for repetitive actions on future visits.

Statistics Cookies

Statistics cookies (also known as analytics cookies) collect information on how visitors interact with the Website. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us analyze usage trends and improve site performance.

Purpose:

• Track and report website traffic and user behavior.
• Identify technical issues and measure the effectiveness of new features.
• Collect data on the most visited pages and sections of the site.
• Measure the impact of content and site layout changes.

Examples of Statistics Cookies:

• __hssc: Tracks session counts to understand the frequency of user visits.
• _ym_d: Tracks the first visit date for Yandex analytics purposes.
• yandexuid: Used to identify unique users on Yandex analytics.
• ymex: Helps analyze user interactions for marketing research.

These cookies help us make improvements and optimizations based on how visitors interact with the Website.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements based on user preferences. They allow advertisers to deliver personalized ads, measure ad performance, and create audience segments.

Purpose:

• Deliver personalized ads on the Website and across other platforms (like Facebook, Yandex, and Bing).
• Track visitor behavior and interests to build audience profiles.
• Limit the number of times a specific ad is shown to the same user.
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples of Marketing Cookies:

• _fbp: Used by Facebook to deliver personalized ads.
• _uetsid: Used by Microsoft Bing to track conversions from ads.
• _ym_uid: Used by Yandex to identify users for targeted marketing.
• _pin_unauth: Tracks user activity for Pinterest marketing.
• MUID: Used by Microsoft Bing to track user activity for advertising.

These cookies allow us to offer relevant advertisements and avoid showing the same ads repeatedly. By understanding user interests, we can tailor marketing campaigns and improve ad effectiveness.

If you'd like to learn more about how each of these categories is used on ishosting.com, you can refer to the detailed cookies list in this Cookie Policy. If you have questions regarding cookies or wish to manage your cookie preferences, please contact support@ishosting.com.

5. Cookies Used on the Website

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to cookies used directly by ishosting.com, third-party cookies may also be set on your device when you interact with our Website. These cookies are managed by external providers and allow for enhanced functionality, analytics, and personalized advertising.

What are third-party cookies?
Third-party cookies are cookies placed on your device by third-party services that we use on our Website. These cookies are used for advertising, analytics, and performance monitoring. Since these cookies are managed by third parties, we recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers.

Why do we use third-party cookies?

• Advertising and Marketing: To display personalized ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Analytics and Statistics: To track visitor behavior, identify user preferences, and analyze user interactions on the Website.
• Enhanced User Experience: To enable functionalities such as social media sharing and login options.

List of Third-Party Cookie Providers

How can you manage third-party cookies?
You can control third-party cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before cookies are stored. Note that disabling third-party cookies may impact your experience on our Website, as some features and content may not function as intended.

For more details on how these providers handle your personal data and use cookies, please refer to their cookie policies linked above.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies using your web browser's settings. You can block or delete cookies at any time. However, please note that if you disable cookies, certain parts of our Website may not function properly.

If you wish to delete cookie-related data collected about you, please email us at support@ishosting.com. Your request will be processed within one month.

For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

8. Cookie Policy Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. We recommend that you periodically check our Website for the most up-to-date version of this policy.

If this policy is significantly changed, we will notify you either by email or by prominently posting a notice on our Website.

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@ishosting.com

This policy is effective from the date it is published on our Website.