Cookies Policy

Last Updated: April 28, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Hostiva.tech ("Hostiva," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (hostiva.tech) and related services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure login, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, measure and improve the performance of our site (e.g., using Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Marketing and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers (e.g., Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag). They may be used by advertising companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting (Hostiva.tech).
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, such as analytics providers or advertisers.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers to assist us with analytics, advertising, and functionality. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

Common third parties we may use include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage.
- Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking.
- Facebook Pixel: For advertising and audience targeting.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: For advertising and analytics.
- Intercom/Live Chat Providers: For functionality and support.

6. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically set your browser to:
- Notify you when you receive a cookie, allowing you to decide whether to accept it.
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites.
- Delete cookies already stored on your device.

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner/Tool
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner or tool that allows you to manage your preferences for non-essential cookies. You can typically adjust these preferences at any time through a link or settings option on our website.

6.3 Opt-Out Links
For some third-party cookies, you may be able to opt-out directly:
- Google Analytics: [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): [http://optout.networkadvertising.org/](http://optout.networkadvertising.org/)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): [http://optout.aboutads.info/](http://optout.aboutads.info/)

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

- By email: support@hostiva.tech
- By WhatsApp or Telegram: +971585289966