Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Okut Hosting (hosting.okut.online) uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We believe in transparency about the technologies we use, and this policy provides comprehensive information about cookies on our website.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function properly, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies are stored by your web browser and can be read by the website that created them on subsequent visits.

Cookies serve various purposes. Some are essential for website functionality, others help website operators understand how visitors use the site, and others are used to deliver relevant advertisements. The specific cookies used on hosting.okut.online are described in detail below.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website. These cookies enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and remembering your preferences within a single browsing session. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Essential cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) or after a short defined period. These cookies are strictly necessary and are not used for marketing or tracking purposes.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to collect anonymous statistical information about website usage. This data helps us identify which content is most useful to our readers, understand navigation patterns, and improve the overall user experience.

Google Analytics cookies used on our website include:

_ga: Used to distinguish unique visitors. This cookie is set when you first visit the site and is updated on subsequent visits. It expires after 2 years.
_gid: Used to distinguish users. This cookie is set on each page view and expires after 24 hours.
_gat: Used to throttle request rates to Google Analytics servers. This cookie expires after 1 minute.

The information collected by Google Analytics is aggregated and anonymized. We have enabled IP anonymization in our Google Analytics configuration, which means your full IP address is never stored. Google Analytics data helps us understand trends in website traffic and content engagement, not individual user behavior.

Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC. You can learn more about how Google handles analytics data in their Privacy Policy.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Our website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity across the internet. These cookies enable Google and its advertising partners to:

Determine which ads to display based on your interests and browsing history.
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Limit the number of times you see a particular ad.
Track interactions with advertisements.

Google AdSense cookies may include identifiers such as NID, IDE, ANID, and DSID, among others. These cookies are set by Google’s advertising domains and are governed by Google’s advertising privacy policies. The specific cookies and their durations may vary as Google updates its advertising platform.

It is important to note that we do not directly control which ads are displayed on our website or which advertising cookies are set. This is managed by Google’s advertising platform. We do not have access to the data collected by advertising cookies.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

Third-Party Cookies

The cookies set by Google Analytics and Google AdSense are considered third-party cookies because they are set by Google’s domains rather than by hosting.okut.online directly. We use these third-party services because they provide essential functionality for website analytics and advertising that sustains our platform.

We do not use any other third-party cookies beyond those associated with Google Analytics and Google AdSense. We do not use social media tracking cookies, marketing automation cookies, or cookies from advertising networks other than Google.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Under regulations such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, users have the right to be informed about cookie usage and to control their cookie preferences.

We provide this Cookie Policy as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with privacy regulations. If you do not consent to the use of cookies, you can manage your preferences through your browser settings as described below.

How to Manage Cookies

You have control over cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies: See which cookies are currently stored on your device.
Delete cookies: Remove some or all cookies from your device.
Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting new cookies.
Set preferences: Accept cookies from certain websites while blocking them from others.
Private browsing: Browse in incognito or private mode, which typically does not store cookies after the session ends.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies

Please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and the relevance of advertisements displayed. Some features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

Be informed about what cookies are used and for what purpose (this policy).
Choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Access information about the data collected through cookies.
Request deletion of data collected through cookies.
Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@okut.online.