Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Beacon Hosting ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.beaconhosting.org (the "Service").

Last updated: January 27, 2025

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and analyzing how you use our service.

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies3 cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

__Host-authjs.csrf-token

Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks during authentication

Provider: NextAuth.js (First-party)Domain: www.beaconhosting.org

__Secure-authjs.callback-url

Stores the callback URL for authentication redirects

Provider: NextAuth.js (First-party)Domain: www.beaconhosting.org

__Secure-authjs.session-token

Maintains your login session and user authentication state

Provider: NextAuth.js (First-party)Domain: www.beaconhosting.org
Functional Cookies2 cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

__stripe_mid

Enables secure payment processing and fraud detection

Provider: Stripe (Third-party)Domain: .www.beaconhosting.org

ping-client-id

Maintains client identification for service connectivity

Provider: Beacon Hosting (First-party)Domain: www.beaconhosting.org
Analytics Cookies6 cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

_ga

Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage patterns

Provider: Google Analytics (Third-party)Domain: .beaconhosting.org

_dd_s

Monitors website performance and user experience

Provider: Datadog (Third-party)Domain: www.beaconhosting.org

ph_current_instance

Tracks current PostHog analytics instance

Provider: PostHog (Third-party)Domain: .posthog.com

ph_current_project_name

Identifies the current project for analytics tracking

Provider: PostHog (Third-party)Domain: .posthog.com

ph_current_project_token

Authenticates analytics data collection for the current project

Provider: PostHog (Third-party)Domain: .posthog.com

ph_phc_*_posthog

Stores user behavior data and session information for product analytics

Provider: PostHog (Third-party)Domain: .beaconhosting.org / .posthog.com
Marketing Cookies2 cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

_gcl_au

Stores and tracks conversion data for Google Ads campaigns

Provider: Google Ads (Third-party)Domain: .beaconhosting.org

_gcl_aw

Tracks ad clicks and conversions from Google Ads

Provider: Google Ads (Third-party)Domain: .beaconhosting.org
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics & Ads

Website analytics and advertising measurement

Google Privacy Policy

PostHog

Product analytics and user behavior tracking

PostHog Privacy Policy

Stripe

Payment processing and fraud prevention

Stripe Privacy Policy

Datadog

Performance monitoring and error tracking

Datadog Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences

On Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site, or by visiting our privacy settings page.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@beaconhosting.org

Website: Contact Form