Last Updated: May 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CloudHostSphere.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at cloudhostsphere.com.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your privacy preferences and enable basic navigation.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session | Site functionality | Session |
| Cookie consent preference | Stores your consent choice | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymised form.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (24hr) | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | |
| _ga_XXXXXXX | Session persistence | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3. Advertising Cookies We use Google AdSense to display personalised advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history on this and other sites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Personalised ad targeting | 1-2 years |
| DSID | Ad personalisation | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Checks browser cookie support | Session | |
| NID | Ad personalisation | 6 months |
You can opt out of personalised Google ads at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
4. Affiliate Tracking Cookies When you click affiliate links on our Site, third-party affiliate networks (operated by the hosting providers we review) may place cookies on your device to track referrals and attribute commissions.
These cookies are set by third parties and are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for controlling cookies:
a) Browser Settings Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser’s help documentation:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
b) Google Analytics Opt-Out Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
c) Google Ad Personalisation Opt out of personalised Google ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
d) Your Online Choices (EU Users) Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
e) Cookie Consent Tool When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Our Site may also load content from third-party services (such as embedded videos or social sharing buttons) that may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third parties’ cookie policies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as technologies and regulations evolve. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: Email: sales@cloudhostsphere.com CloudHostSphere.com, 112, 1st Floor, Tower-B, Spectrumone, Sec-58, Gurgaon, Haryana 122011, India
Withdrawing Consent & Managing Your Preferences
You can withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time using the following methods:
Browser-Level Controls
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site settings → Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Advertising: Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): DAA Opt-Out Tool
- Your Online Choices (EU): YourOnlineChoices.eu
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Affiliate tracking cookies placed by our partner programs — including those for Cloudways, Kinsta, WP Engine, SiteGround, and other providers listed in our Affiliate Disclosure — can be cleared through your browser’s cookie management settings. Clearing these cookies does not affect your ability to use this Site or to purchase hosting products directly.
Important Notes on Withdrawal
- Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before you withdrew consent.
- Withdrawing consent for analytics or advertising cookies may affect the quality or personalisation of certain features on this Site.
- Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to function.
- You may need to repeat your preference if you clear your browser cookies or use a different browser or device.