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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide analytics data to site owners. CheckHost uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how our Service is used.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| checkhost-theme | Stores your theme preference (dark/light mode) | Persistent (localStorage) |
| i18nextLng | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| better-auth.session_token | Authentication session (logged-in users only) | 7 days |
| host | Stores the last hostname you checked in our tools | Session |
| checkhost-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year (localStorage) |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set if you consent to analytics tracking.
| Cookie | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_5HNYGPNX5R | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _pk_id.* | Matomo (self-hosted) | Recognizes returning visitors | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | Matomo (self-hosted) | Tracks active session | 30 minutes |
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services we integrate with:
| Service | Purpose | When Used |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | During checkout only |
| Google OAuth | Authentication | When signing in with Google |
| GitHub OAuth | Authentication | When signing in with GitHub |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit CheckHost, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Questions?
Contact us at contact@check-host.com or see our Privacy Policy.