Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Preference Cookies:
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection and theme preferences.
Analytics Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Marketing Cookies:
These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies:
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential site functionality.
Persistent Cookies:
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period. Used for remembering preferences and analytics.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by Tale Host directly when you visit our site.
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by our partners and service providers for analytics and functionality.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| session_id | User session management | Session |
| locale | Language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Theme preference | 1 year |
| discount-banner-dismissed | Banner display preference | 1 minute |
| discount-banner-subscribed | Subscription status | Permanent |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu.
Browser Links:
• Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Opt-Out Links:
• Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Analytics:
• Google Analytics - To understand website usage patterns
Payment Processing:
• Payment provider cookies for secure transactions
Social Media:
• Discord widgets and integrations
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we do provide you with choices about cookie usage as described in this policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: contact@hytalehost.me
We are happy to provide more information about how we use cookies and your options for managing them.