This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how GreatNet Hosting ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on our website and services, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and maintaining session state. Without these, our services cannot be provided.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how you use our website, which pages you visit, and if you experience any errors. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve the website's performance and user experience.
• Functionality Cookies: These are used to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These may be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

3. Types of Cookies Used

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They are used to recognize you when you return to our site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-parties' cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements, and so on. Based on the Privacy Policy, this may include services like:

• Payment Processors (Stripe): Used for secure payment processing (may set cookies for fraud prevention or secure transactions).
• Google Analytics/Other Analytics Providers: Used to track and analyze website usage.

5. Consent and Your Choices

By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you consent to the placement of all cookies described in this policy. If you do not wish to consent to non-essential cookies (Performance, Functionality, etc.), you must manage your preferences through your web browser settings.

Because we are based in Belgium and comply with GDPR, we respect your right to manage your data. While our banner uses a simplified acceptance mechanism, you have full control via your browser settings.

6. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

The primary way to control cookies, since we only offer an 'Accept' button, is through your web browser. You can:

• Block Cookies: Set your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.) to refuse to accept cookies.
• Delete Cookies: Delete all cookies already stored on your device.

Please note that if you disable Strictly Necessary Cookies, you will not be able to log in to your GreatNet Hosting account or use many of our core services.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected]