Cookie Policy

Effective date: May 13, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Hostl uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit hostl.cloud, message.hostl.cloud, and app.hostl.cloud. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies can be "session cookies" which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" which remain on your device for a set period of time.

We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which work in a similar way to cookies but are stored differently on your device.

2. Cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Services to function. They enable core features like authentication and session management. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using the Services, as the platform cannot function without them.

Functional cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your chosen theme (light or dark mode) and language. They improve your experience but are not required for the platform to work. You can opt out of functional cookies, though some preferences may not be saved between sessions.

Analytics cookies

We use privacy-first analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. This helps us identify what is working well and what needs improvement. Our analytics do not track you across other websites, do not use fingerprinting, and do not share data with advertising networks. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

We do not use Google Analytics or any advertising-based analytics platform.

4. Third-party cookies

We use a small number of third-party services that may set their own cookies. These are limited to:

  • Cloud infrastructure providerOur hosting provider may set technical cookies necessary for load balancing and security. These are essential and cannot be disabled.
  • Font deliveryWe self-host our fonts (Inter) to avoid third-party font requests. No font-related cookies are set by external services.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any technology that tracks you across other websites for advertising purposes.

5. Your choices

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to alert you when cookies are being set, or to delete cookies when you close your browser. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the Services.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Account settings

You can manage your analytics and functional cookie preferences from your account settings once logged in. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and notify you through the platform or by email.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@hostl.cloud
  • Website: hostl.cloud