Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 21.11.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how VirtuaHost (“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your actions, preferences, and login sessions. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and tracking pixels.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable secure login sessions
• Remember your preferences
• Monitor website performance
• Detect and prevent security threats
• Improve features and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for:

• Logging into your client account
• Processing orders and payments
• Maintaining site security

These cookies cannot be disabled and do not require consent.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. They allow us to:

• Analyse traffic patterns
• Identify loading or usability issues
• Improve service performance

These are considered non-essential and require your consent.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you've made such as:

• Display preferences
• Language selections
• Saved settings

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party providers may place cookies through our website, including:

• Security / anti-abuse services
• Analytics platforms
• Payment processing providers

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under PECR and UK GDPR:

• Essential cookies → allowed without consent
• Analytics & functional cookies → require consent

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through:

• Your browser settings
• Your device settings

Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. These sites may have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we do not control.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Information

For questions about cookies or data usage, contact:
info@virtua-host.com
VirtuaHost
United Kingdom