Cookie Policy

At Hostcomm LLC, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.hostcomm.net.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use two analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our content and user experience.

Vercel Analytics

• Provider: Vercel Inc.
• Purpose: Collect anonymous usage statistics (page views, referrer sources, device types)
• Data Collected: Page URLs, referrer, browser type, device type, country (derived from IP)
• Privacy: No cookies are set by Vercel Analytics. All data is anonymous and aggregated.
• Retention: Analytics data is retained for 12 months
• More Info: Vercel Analytics Privacy Policy

Google Analytics 4

• Provider: Google LLC
• Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, conversion measurement
• Cookies Set: _ga, _ga_*, _gid (analytics cookies)
• Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources, demographics, device info, geographic location
• Privacy: IP addresses are anonymized. Data is aggregated and used to improve our website.
• Retention: Cookies expire after 2 years (_ga) or 24 hours (_gid). Data retained for 14 months.
• More Info: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3. Your Choices

You have control over which analytics cookies are stored on your device:

Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can still control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services (e.g., YouTube embeds, social media). These services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

• YouTube: Google Privacy Policy

5. Do Not Track

Because we don't use tracking cookies, Do Not Track (DNT) settings don't affect our analytics. We respect your privacy by default.

6. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@hostcomm.net
• Address: Hostcomm LLC, Miami, FL, USA

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The current version is effective as of February 18, 2026. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.