Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies Hostyt uses on host.yt and my.host.yt, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or login session.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary: Required for the site and client area to function. They enable core features like login sessions, security tokens, and load balancing. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
• Preferences / Functional: Remember your settings such as language selection, display preferences, and whether you have accepted cookies. Consent-based.
• Analytics: Collect anonymized or pseudonymized data on how visitors use the site — pages visited, time spent, navigation paths. Used to improve the site. Consent-based.
• Marketing / Targeting: Used to personalize ads and measure campaign effectiveness. Consent-based.

3. Your Consent

We require your prior, explicit, and granular consent for any non-strictly-necessary cookies before placing them on your device. We do not use:

• Pre-ticked consent boxes
• Cookie walls that deny access unless you accept
• Scrolling or continued browsing as implicit consent

You can accept all, reject all, or select specific categories through our cookie consent banner. Your preferences are stored and can be changed at any time. We maintain records of consents for compliance purposes.

4. Managing Cookies via Browser

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly.

Browser guides: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge

5. Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Strictly necessary session cookies typically expire within 24 hours. Preference and analytics cookies may persist for up to 12 months. Consent records are retained for audit purposes.

6. Legal Basis

Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest (security and functionality). All other categories require your explicit consent per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and the Polish Electronic Communications Act (Prawo Telekomunikacyjne). You may withdraw consent at any time via the banner without affecting prior use.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Where analytics or marketing cookies from third-party providers are used, those providers operate under their own privacy policies. We ensure that data sharing with third parties is governed by appropriate data processing agreements.

8. Changes

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

For privacy-related questions: privacy@host.yt