Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 14, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give site owners useful information. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
2. How We Use Cookies
HostDir uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly, including session management and CSRF protection
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices, such as login status and display preferences
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve its performance and usability
3. Types of Cookies Used
The following table describes the cookies used on HostDir:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Identifies your unique session on the server. Required for login, form submissions, and general site functionality. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our site. | Session |
| remember_me | Keeps you logged in across browser sessions so you do not need to re-enter your credentials each visit. | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
HostDir uses third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:
- Tailwind CSS CDN (cdn.tailwindcss.com): Used to deliver the site's styling framework. May set performance or caching cookies.
- Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com): Provides the typefaces used on the site. Google may collect usage data through this service.
- Alpine.js CDN (cdn.jsdelivr.net): Delivers the JavaScript framework used for interactive elements on the site.
- PayPal (paypal.com): During the checkout process, PayPal may set cookies to facilitate payment processing and fraud prevention.
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
- Set your browser to automatically delete cookies when you close it
To manage cookies, look for the "Privacy" or "Cookies" settings in your browser's preferences or options menu. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, submitting forms, or using other core features of HostDir.
6. Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact Page.